elizelizelizeliz's review against another edition
4.0
i like romances where the messy one is also competent and doesn't have to become un-messy. this was well narrated and the characters were full and complex. it also kept me guessing about what the third act issue would be (do i love what they chose? no. but! i do love that i didn't know from page 30 what it would be).
christina c jones does dialogue really well.
christina c jones does dialogue really well.
elizelizeliz's review against another edition
4.0
i like romances where the messy one is also competent and doesn't have to become un-messy. this was well narrated and the characters were full and complex. it also kept me guessing about what the third act issue would be (do i love what they chose? no. but! i do love that i didn't know from page 30 what it would be).
christina c jones does dialogue really well.
christina c jones does dialogue really well.
nic55's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great balance of fun with some real depth behind the characters. Reese and Jason's dynamic was entertaining right off the bat with lots of well-written banter. The way Reese was attracted to Jason's mind through his writing was a nice way of showing their chemistry while they sniped at each other in person. Jason's service history and his prosthetic leg along with Reese's PTSD due to her father's death both fleshed out the characters just enough while not overshadowing the overall fun tone of the book. The transition from hate to like to love felt well-paced too. Also the parents' side story was a fun bonus too, so cute!!
Overall, I think this was a good place for me to start with CCJ. Excited to read more in this series and from this author in general!
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Overall, I think this was a good place for me to start with CCJ. Excited to read more in this series and from this author in general!
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noveltea_13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.75
maevedora's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Car accident, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
Minor: War and Ableism
genesis_'s review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
readingwithhippos's review against another edition
4.0
I knew I wanted to try Christina C. Jones after seeing glowing reviews but was overwhelmed by her massive backlist. Once I heard that Getting Schooled was a contemporary romance set in academia, I knew it would be the perfect starting place. Reese is a graduate assistant and Jason is a non-traditional student, getting his degree after being discharged from the military. They decidedly do not hit it off at first and there’s some great snarky back and forth between them, but as they get to know each other, that initial spark of animosity changes into something more friendly, if no less incendiary. The plot lost some momentum for me towards the end as the conflict fizzled, but ten points for chemistry!
zimreads's review against another edition
4.0
I love this book and the characters. Reese and Jay's communication is quite impressive. Ohhh! I loved the bar scene, lmaoo I think I read it 3times. This is a 3.5 for me.