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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Love Felix and Marshall. First date is a disaster but becoming accidental roommates lets it turn into more. Connects to the divorced men’s club series (Felix’s dad/“uncle”) and the frat wars series (Marshall’s brother Robbie). Also Eden’s Can’t Say Goodbye with Brady. Demi rep.
3.5⭐️
✅bad blind dates
✅forced proximity (roommates)
✅demisexual/virgin MC
✅reformed player
✅“Marshmallow” MC
✅size difference
➖Felix’s dad’s story is Platonic Rulebook from the DMC series
➖Marshall’s brother’s story is Masters of Mayhem from the Frat Wars series
✅bad blind dates
✅forced proximity (roommates)
✅demisexual/virgin MC
✅reformed player
✅“Marshmallow” MC
✅size difference
➖Felix’s dad’s story is Platonic Rulebook from the DMC series
➖Marshall’s brother’s story is Masters of Mayhem from the Frat Wars series
lighthearted
medium-paced
slow-paced
emotional
funny
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
This was really fun, but also tested my patience a lot. I love both the protagonists. Felix is dramatic in an entertaining way, and endearing. Marshall is just the sweetest. They work so well together and after the initial tension, they make it very clear that they have feelings for each other and want to prove it to the other person. Well, they make it clear to us. To each other, they try to act in a way that they think makes their feelings known. And that's sweet, but at one point, you have to fucking talk to each other! Use actual fucking words to communicate your emotions!
To an extent, I can handle a hesitance to confess your undying love to someone. And I was fully on board and really enjoys the book until like 70%. But when it drags on and on and is full of miscommunication and misinterpretation of signals and leads to angst? Yeah, I'm out.
There were still cute moments toward the end, there were side characters I really liked, and the cameos were great. But I was annoyed with how long it took for Felix and Marshall to fucking talk to each other. And is it just me, or does such a serious inability to read your significant other not bode well for a relationship? But they're young and insecure. They'll learn if they really try. And since I never doubted the sincerity of their feelings, I do think they'll try.
Overall, other than the one thing, I enjoyed this book. Oh, I also skipped a sex scene. I was already annoyed with the book at that point and it came too soon after the previous one for me. Not a big deal.
To an extent, I can handle a hesitance to confess your undying love to someone. And I was fully on board and really enjoys the book until like 70%. But when it drags on and on and is full of miscommunication and misinterpretation of signals and leads to angst? Yeah, I'm out.
There were still cute moments toward the end, there were side characters I really liked, and the cameos were great. But I was annoyed with how long it took for Felix and Marshall to fucking talk to each other. And is it just me, or does such a serious inability to read your significant other not bode well for a relationship? But they're young and insecure. They'll learn if they really try. And since I never doubted the sincerity of their feelings, I do think they'll try.
Overall, other than the one thing, I enjoyed this book. Oh, I also skipped a sex scene. I was already annoyed with the book at that point and it came too soon after the previous one for me. Not a big deal.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
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:
No
“The Dating Disaster” by Saxon James was absolutely amazing! It was a joy reading it. Felix’s sass and Marshall’s sweetness was lovely!
I was happy to see these two characters from other series get their own book! Marshall and Felix have a disastrous first date. Felix enjoys sex and Marshall wants a deeper connection, so after what is perceived as a rejection on Felix’s part, the two end up skirting around one another. There’s a bit of misunderstanding on both sides. However, Marshall’s teddy bear tendencies and Felix’s firecracker antics draw the two together. Once Felix let’s his guard down and Marshall takes charge, their coupling is smoking hot! That said, there’s plenty of tenderness and humor to go around too.
Both guys have insecurities for different reasons, so it was really endearing as they slowly gravitate towards one another and accept the other without reservations. This book has a wonderful cast of characters! It was awesome seeing cameos of all kinds, including former and future Franklin U pairings! Felix meeting Marshall’s family was funny and touching. It was nice to see Robbie and Brandon again. Marshall meeting Felix’s Dad and Uncle Heath (lol) was hilarious! The epilogue being set 10 years into the future was a nice surprise!
Also, can I just saw that I completely guffawed at one of the fraternity acronyms mentioned in this book. This series is epic and I’m very much about to open up book 3!
I was happy to see these two characters from other series get their own book! Marshall and Felix have a disastrous first date. Felix enjoys sex and Marshall wants a deeper connection, so after what is perceived as a rejection on Felix’s part, the two end up skirting around one another. There’s a bit of misunderstanding on both sides. However, Marshall’s teddy bear tendencies and Felix’s firecracker antics draw the two together. Once Felix let’s his guard down and Marshall takes charge, their coupling is smoking hot! That said, there’s plenty of tenderness and humor to go around too.
Both guys have insecurities for different reasons, so it was really endearing as they slowly gravitate towards one another and accept the other without reservations. This book has a wonderful cast of characters! It was awesome seeing cameos of all kinds, including former and future Franklin U pairings! Felix meeting Marshall’s family was funny and touching. It was nice to see Robbie and Brandon again. Marshall meeting Felix’s Dad and Uncle Heath (lol) was hilarious! The epilogue being set 10 years into the future was a nice surprise!
Also, can I just saw that I completely guffawed at one of the fraternity acronyms mentioned in this book. This series is epic and I’m very much about to open up book 3!