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The Love Wager

Lynn Painter

3.84 AVERAGE

funny lighthearted relaxing 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
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot

3.5
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The score was a tough call because on the one hand I adored the first two thirds of the book. The characters and their bantering were amazing, the dialogues (inner and otherwise) very enjoyable. I had the time of my life. BUT. The last third was EXTREMELY frustrating because the characters acted in ways contrary to basic logic. Though I could understand some of their motives, I had a hard time enjoying the ride. They sabotaged KNOWINGLY their own happiness, acting stupid, hurting each other and ending up in dump trope-like situations that I have read in a few books before and have never been able to enjoy. Sadly, that part spoiled my fun in reading. I am disappointed because I liked the characters and their relationship and honesty very much up to that point. 
funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Cute book! Lynn Painter knows how to write a compelling and sweet romance, and this is just what that is. Unfortunately, though, that is the only thing it is. I did not feel emotionally invested in either of the characters' lives outside of the romance. I did love their banter though!

3/5 stars
emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
fast-paced

hannahpassno's review

4.0

hallie is a stronger woman than me, that’s for sure

coljoz's review

5.0

This was a hilarious romcom! After a one night stand meeting up and placing a bet on who can find their happily ever after first, fake dating, 1 bed, so much laugh out loud parts! Loved it!
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes