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How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams

16 reviews

riella_reads's review against another edition

emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 This was a heavier read than I expected going in. There were parts that really made me angry and it was hard to get past that. I really loved Jake, he was probably my favorite character.

Trigger Warnings for Domestic and Verbal Abuse.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Stalking

aryn_back's review against another edition

challenging hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Alcohol, Misogyny, and Racism

Minor: Vomit

josefiend's review

emotional funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Racism and Sexual assault

Minor: Vomit and Alcohol

nebraskanwriter's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racism

decklededgess's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

trigger warnings: sexual assault, abusive ex, gaslighting, harassment, slut shaming, sexual content, alcohol, divorce

A really touching romance that is brimming with passion and also hella anxiety. I did appreciate the care with which the author wrote the romance between the two leads while the main character was also dealing with her abusive ex coming back into the picture and making her life a living hell. I loved the growth of both the leads together and as individuals leading to them being stronger together in the end. Also the vindication in the conclusion.....absolutely epic.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Alcohol and Sexism

100_pages_hr's review

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.75

This book is a lot heavier than the flirty title might suggest. The topics it covers include things that no one should ever experience, but at the same time are unfortunately experienced everyday. 

I loved Naya's line of work. I love academia and I loved the inclusion of English Learners. I also really appreciated how language was talked about in her own family circles.

Unfortunately I wasn't crazy for all of the ways the romance unfolded in this story. But overall I did like Jake and Naya. 

This was a deep read and evokes a lot of feelings. Please see content warnings!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Dementia and Vomit