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The Date Swap by Lydia Westing

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jayhreads's review

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

honestly, i did not think i would like this book so much. the first chapter was very interesting. the premise was really gripping and the idea of fake dating at a wedding while swapping the venues every 10 mins is really intriguing. but, there were times when I felt the story wasn't really going anywhere and that there are some bland chapters. HOWEVER, that all quickly changed and the plot became so interesting when they had to keep swapping every so often and the lies were getting too much.

the only thing I did not like about this is, there were times I couldn't tell who the chapter was focusing on. The POV was a little confusing for me because I was listening to an audiobook for this and there was only 1 narrator speaking for both the characters.

I absolutely loved the queer representation this book has. I was HERE for it! and all the wedding activities they got to do for both the weddings!! Aaaaa it was so cute. And the dates they had between the weddings and their real kisses, real confessions among all the facade they had to put on was really adorable.

The ending was satisfying and the way it all came to a full circle in the epilogue of them deciding that they would get married in the same place everything started for them was perfect.