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addisonpatrice's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Christina and Lauren are DIAMOND TIER romance authors. This book was such a fun play on the reality tv bullshit we all see constantly, and the main characters are so engrossing! Love love love Christina & Lauren's work!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy
abby_can_read's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
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I had a good time reading this book. It was cute. I loved the dynamics between Connor and Fizzy - from their first glance at each other to their first meetings to their developing romantic relationship. I liked the DNADuo and the reality show.
I had a good time reading this book. It was cute. I loved the dynamics between Connor and Fizzy - from their first glance at each other to their first meetings to their developing romantic relationship. I liked the DNADuo and the reality show.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing
Moderate: Infidelity and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcohol and Sexism
occasionalyarnie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-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
I've spent a few days trying to figure out why this book wasn't a five star read for me, and I think it comes down to the pacing.
The beginning was a little slow, which is understandable because the plot and the concept of the TV show needed to get off the ground. But during this slow beginning, the relationship between Fizzy and Connor progressed a little too quickly; it was like the narrative needed them to already be in love by the time filming of the show began. Because of that, Fizzy never gave any of the guys on the show a chance, and while I didn't necessarily want a full-blown love triangle, I almost wish that her relationships withEvan or Isaac were ones that she'd been more open to, potentially causing a little internal conflict. I also didn't love the third act breakup , not because I thought it was dumb, but because I felt it just went on a little too long. Like, obviously miscommunication and insecurities happen in relationships, but I didn't like how the "who's causing the breakup" flip flopped for ~reasons~ . I also thought it was a little bit of a cop-out that neither of the show's finalists had romantic feelings for Fizzy, making it that much easier for the finale's grand gesture to work .
Don't get me wrong, I still really enjoyed this book. It was laugh-out-loud funny, and the characters were likeable (even if Fizzy was sometimes so dense about her own feelings I couldn't believe she was older than me by a whole decade). I loved that the kids in the book were actually written like children and not how adults who have never been around children think children are. The yearning between Connor and Fizzy was *chef's kiss* which just made the ending that much more swoony and cry-worthy. Given that my least read from Christina Lauren was a miss for me, I'm glad that this one restored my faith in them.
The beginning was a little slow, which is understandable because the plot and the concept of the TV show needed to get off the ground. But during this slow beginning, the relationship between Fizzy and Connor progressed a little too quickly; it was like the narrative needed them to already be in love by the time filming of the show began. Because of that, Fizzy never gave any of the guys on the show a chance, and while I didn't necessarily want a full-blown love triangle, I almost wish that her relationships with
Don't get me wrong, I still really enjoyed this book. It was laugh-out-loud funny, and the characters were likeable (even if Fizzy was sometimes so dense about her own feelings I couldn't believe she was older than me by a whole decade). I loved that the kids in the book were actually written like children and not how adults who have never been around children think children are. The yearning between Connor and Fizzy was *chef's kiss* which just made the ending that much more swoony and cry-worthy. Given that my least read from Christina Lauren was a miss for me, I'm glad that this one restored my faith in them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy and Infidelity
kelseyfontaine's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
5.0
I absolutely loved this book! Fizzy was such a lovable MC; I’ve never read anything like her. Not to mention, the love story between her and Connor kept drawing me in. I knew how I wanted it to end with them, but never quite knew how it would get there. The premise of the book was really fun/unique, and I couldn’t stop smiling and swooning while reading. A five star read for me!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy and Infidelity
antidietleah's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Infidelity
alexcabanechevarria's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Infidelity
manaledi's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I liked these characters and their secondary characters and their love story. There was tension without trauma and the kids were such a nice touch. A little quibble in that it felt like the diversity was forced in all the additional men, but presumably that's how it would be on a real dating show too. Also I really feel like I read a very very similar plot once before, but that didn't take away from liking this love story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Minor: Vomit and Pregnancy
sjexley's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.25
Fizzy is a famous romance writer who is in a major funk with dating and books. When hot producer Connor approaches her to star in a dating show (contestants are based off romance tropes), sparks fly bw the two. This was spicy and I loved the chemistry bw F&C. A super fun read, and even though it is a follow-up to another book, I didn't read the first and I don't think you need to either.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy and Sexual content
savheath's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Pregnancy
hayleyw's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy and Infidelity