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spearly's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Not much to write!! this book was really cute. Definitely not my fave Christina Lauren book, but easy to read and adorable!!
Hazel and Josh knew each other in college. When they run into each other at a barbecue, Hazel knows that Josh is destined to be her best friend. As the two get closer, they begin to set each other up on double dates - and the more their feelings for each other grow, the harder they try to set the other up. Because, reasons.
This book wasn't really what I was expecting. My selfish heart really has a soft spot for long-time best friends who have no idea they are in love with each other, and this doesn't fit that trope as well as some other books I love. I wish our characters had a bit more history to their relationship on top of Hazel having embarrassed herself a bit on front of Josh in school 7 years prior. That said, I loved their banter, their chemistry, their romantic journey, and the plot was super fun. There was a trope there at the end I usually despise, but it wasn't too unpalatable here, though I still wasn't a fan.
I can't decide if I liked Hazel's character or not. I love how unapologetic she was about herself, and yet, she still read a bit manic-pixie-dream girl to me. I do love that she was aware of how peculiar she was, and how that for into the struggles of her and Josh's romance. It made her feel more real.
Josh was such a dream-boat! A man with humour who loves his mom, cooks, is a family man and a serial monogamist? Those exist??
Definitely a fun read.
Hazel and Josh knew each other in college. When they run into each other at a barbecue, Hazel knows that Josh is destined to be her best friend. As the two get closer, they begin to set each other up on double dates - and the more their feelings for each other grow, the harder they try to set the other up. Because, reasons.
This book wasn't really what I was expecting. My selfish heart really has a soft spot for long-time best friends who have no idea they are in love with each other, and this doesn't fit that trope as well as some other books I love. I wish our characters had a bit more history to their relationship on top of Hazel having embarrassed herself a bit on front of Josh in school 7 years prior. That said, I loved their banter, their chemistry, their romantic journey, and the plot was super fun. There was a trope there at the end I usually despise, but it wasn't too unpalatable here, though I still wasn't a fan.
I can't decide if I liked Hazel's character or not. I love how unapologetic she was about herself, and yet, she still read a bit manic-pixie-dream girl to me. I do love that she was aware of how peculiar she was, and how that for into the struggles of her and Josh's romance. It made her feel more real.
Josh was such a dream-boat! A man with humour who loves his mom, cooks, is a family man and a serial monogamist? Those exist??
Definitely a fun read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity
bunn1e's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Pregnancy and Infidelity
mollyanne624's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
Minor: Blood, Death, Death of parent, and Vomit
mandib's review
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy and Infidelity
Minor: Miscarriage
ohmygourd's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Vomit, Miscarriage, and Infidelity
nemaria's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.25
The first 75% was fine, 3 stars probably - your usual romcom fluff. I didn't find Hazel annoying as some other readers did, the premise is good, and the writing style is sharp and flows nicely, which all contributes to the 0.25 stars I am giving it. But the ending is so out-of-the-blue, forced, and frankly horrendous that I seriously considered leaving it at 0 stars. To be fair, I already hate the trope in the ending, but I could have forgiven it if it wasn't handled so poorly that it tarnished the (fairly decent) rest of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Alcoholism, Infidelity, and Blood
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