Reviews

How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams

annaconaway19's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced

3.25

bookish_emily's review against another edition

4.0

Naya Turner is a survivor of an abusive relationship, and has been burying herself in her work. When her friends challenge her to create a bucket list to get out of her shell, at first she resists the idea. But when following the list causes her to have an incredible encounter with a sexy stranger, it doesn't seem like such a bad idea after all. Will she be brave enough to continue the relationship with Jake, or will she retreat right back into her comfort zone at the first sign of trouble?

How to Fail at Flirting deals with some heavy topics - domestic violence, women experiencing workplace harassment - but it still manages to be a fun and sexy romance. It's impossible not to root for Naya to overcome her insecurities and let herself love again, and it's refreshing to bask in Jake's respectfulness and decency towards her. I look forward to reading more from Denise Williams in the future!

ellahubbrd's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

basically just porn
not my thing

ebrooket's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

roebschter's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

pjbookworm's review against another edition

1.0

DNF. Was expecting a light hearted funny book based on blurb and title. This is NOT.

askelizabeth's review against another edition

3.0

This book was such an easy read. Wasn’t anything deep, but gave you the feels. Did touch on the subject of abuse, however, she wrote about it as tastefully as possible. Love hearing about someone getting the help they needed! 🙂

hannahbee12719's review against another edition

medium-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Vomit

cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition

2.0

This was promoted as rom-com but this is dealing with some heavy stuff. I liked friends dynamic but everything else....ending was super rushed too.

d_lapri's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship