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theestherhadassah's review against another edition
4.0
DISCLAIMER: I received a review copy of this book (via NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review.
Characters/Plot: The main female character is Charlie. As the synopsis states, she is a computer engineer, and she is dared to prove her matchmaking flawlessness on herself. The glitch in the deal is that she must try and use her skills on someone whom she has chosen to loathe, Daniel. Because they have a history ( a friendship-py history) Charlie finds it to be quite a task. Sparks fly, chemistry builds. Its your typical good read.
My Honest Opinions/Thoughts: I am usually a fairly quick reader, but for some odd reason, it took me a couple weeks to get into this book. I was thrown off at the beginning because I was slightly confused with the character and it took a while for the plot to pick up. . . .
Full Review will be posted here - http://haddieshaven.blogspot.com/2015/09/lost-in-geeklandia-review.html
Characters/Plot: The main female character is Charlie. As the synopsis states, she is a computer engineer, and she is dared to prove her matchmaking flawlessness on herself. The glitch in the deal is that she must try and use her skills on someone whom she has chosen to loathe, Daniel. Because they have a history ( a friendship-py history) Charlie finds it to be quite a task. Sparks fly, chemistry builds. Its your typical good read.
My Honest Opinions/Thoughts: I am usually a fairly quick reader, but for some odd reason, it took me a couple weeks to get into this book. I was thrown off at the beginning because I was slightly confused with the character and it took a while for the plot to pick up. . . .
Full Review will be posted here - http://haddieshaven.blogspot.com/2015/09/lost-in-geeklandia-review.html
literaryfeline's review against another edition
4.0
Review originally published on my blog, Musings of a Bookish Kitty:
http://www.literaryfeline.com/2016/09/mini-reviews-sixth-idea-by-pj-tracy.html
Lost in Geeklandia by E.J. Russell (Entangled; 2015; 226 pgs)
Source: E-copy provided by publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.
First Sentence: The hotel ballroom doors whooshed closed behind Charlie Forrester, muffling the sound of wedding guests hooting at the groomsmen dancing to "Too Sexy for My Shirt."
Charlie Forrester, a computer engineer, is a woman after my own heart. Introverted and very much a geek, she is definitely someone I wouldn't mind hanging out with. Although, I am not sure I could win a game of Star Trek trivia against Charlie and her roommates. Lost in Geeklandia is a quirky and funny romantic comedy. Charlie has worked hard to perfect a matchmaking computer program, which she is testing out on her friends. Her former friend, investigative journalist Daniel Shaw is the last person she wants to see, much less get involved with. However, a bet and the possibility of getting her dream job, are just what it takes to bring Charlie and Daniel together. But will any hope of romance between the two have a chance once the truth comes out about the bet and Daniel's plan to prove the matchmaking program is a hoax?
I wasn't so sure about Daniel at first. He comes across as a jerk initially, but another side of him emerges as the story unfolds. Lost in Geeklandia reminded me a bit of the movie, How to Lose a Guy In Ten Days, but distinctly stands on its own. I read this one in a day, and found it a nice companion on a summer day.
http://www.literaryfeline.com/2016/09/mini-reviews-sixth-idea-by-pj-tracy.html
Lost in Geeklandia by E.J. Russell (Entangled; 2015; 226 pgs)
Source: E-copy provided by publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.
First Sentence: The hotel ballroom doors whooshed closed behind Charlie Forrester, muffling the sound of wedding guests hooting at the groomsmen dancing to "Too Sexy for My Shirt."
Charlie Forrester, a computer engineer, is a woman after my own heart. Introverted and very much a geek, she is definitely someone I wouldn't mind hanging out with. Although, I am not sure I could win a game of Star Trek trivia against Charlie and her roommates. Lost in Geeklandia is a quirky and funny romantic comedy. Charlie has worked hard to perfect a matchmaking computer program, which she is testing out on her friends. Her former friend, investigative journalist Daniel Shaw is the last person she wants to see, much less get involved with. However, a bet and the possibility of getting her dream job, are just what it takes to bring Charlie and Daniel together. But will any hope of romance between the two have a chance once the truth comes out about the bet and Daniel's plan to prove the matchmaking program is a hoax?
I wasn't so sure about Daniel at first. He comes across as a jerk initially, but another side of him emerges as the story unfolds. Lost in Geeklandia reminded me a bit of the movie, How to Lose a Guy In Ten Days, but distinctly stands on its own. I read this one in a day, and found it a nice companion on a summer day.
gloriousbooks's review against another edition
2.0
Full review up on the blog: http://gloriousbooks.blogspot.com/2015/09/review-lost-in-geeklandia-by-ej-russell.html
I was a little disappointed with this read. I liked it well enough, but I wanted a lot more considering the potential the plot has.
I liked how driven Charlie was in terms of knowing what she wants and how to get it. She had her career all figured out and all she needed was a little push to get the rest of the way. She had no need for any outside help and when she eventually came across a huge obstacle in her way, she had no problem getting stuck in to get it out of her way so she could move on. I liked that - it wasn't necessarily a good character trait at times, but it gave her this strength that came apparent throughout the read. She knew when to apologise and when to backtrack and do the right thing which might not result in an outcome that's in her favour. She made a decision and stuck with it - there was no point in the read where Charlie was indecisive and it fit with the computer data aspect of the read.
However, where Charlie came across as the strong, independent woman, Daniel came across as totally the opposite. At first, by Charlie, he was portrayed as this ruthless reporter that follows the facts - I saw none of that. I understand that Charlie was exaggerating her opinion of him based off of her past, but I wanted some of that drive in Daniel too. He was too much of a good guy.
That brings me to what I really didn't like about this book. I wanted so much more of a fight than there actually was. Daniel didn't fight for Charlie, Charlie didn't fight for Daniel and none of the supporting characters had anything to do with the eventual romance. There was no 'push' from them.
For such a determined character, Charlie sure backed down awfully quickly and settled with the idea that Daniel would never speak to her again - where did all of that fire go? And Daniel was the same. He wasn't especially feisty to begin with, but he changed his mind in a single moment and it bugged me.
All in all I thought this read was okay. It had the outcome I expected and I enjoyed the humour involved, but in the end, it all happened too easily for me to believe in it.
I was a little disappointed with this read. I liked it well enough, but I wanted a lot more considering the potential the plot has.
I liked how driven Charlie was in terms of knowing what she wants and how to get it. She had her career all figured out and all she needed was a little push to get the rest of the way. She had no need for any outside help and when she eventually came across a huge obstacle in her way, she had no problem getting stuck in to get it out of her way so she could move on. I liked that - it wasn't necessarily a good character trait at times, but it gave her this strength that came apparent throughout the read. She knew when to apologise and when to backtrack and do the right thing which might not result in an outcome that's in her favour. She made a decision and stuck with it - there was no point in the read where Charlie was indecisive and it fit with the computer data aspect of the read.
However, where Charlie came across as the strong, independent woman, Daniel came across as totally the opposite. At first, by Charlie, he was portrayed as this ruthless reporter that follows the facts - I saw none of that. I understand that Charlie was exaggerating her opinion of him based off of her past, but I wanted some of that drive in Daniel too. He was too much of a good guy.
That brings me to what I really didn't like about this book. I wanted so much more of a fight than there actually was. Daniel didn't fight for Charlie, Charlie didn't fight for Daniel and none of the supporting characters had anything to do with the eventual romance. There was no 'push' from them.
For such a determined character, Charlie sure backed down awfully quickly and settled with the idea that Daniel would never speak to her again - where did all of that fire go? And Daniel was the same. He wasn't especially feisty to begin with, but he changed his mind in a single moment and it bugged me.
All in all I thought this read was okay. It had the outcome I expected and I enjoyed the humour involved, but in the end, it all happened too easily for me to believe in it.
jadeshea's review against another edition
3.0
ARC from Entangled Publishing!
When Charlie uses her "love program" to help her land a job it ends up landing her in hot water with an old friend and crush Daniel. You see, Daniel and she use to be close until he changed one day in school, then next thing you know they are both grown up. And Daniel is set against taking down any site or program that helps people in the dating life.. When Charlie finds out that the only way to be able to apply for her dream job she must use her own program on herself, and when things point in Daniel's direction the world as she knew it gets turned upside down.
This book was a lot different than what I was expecting. I really did like it though! I enjoyed the plot line, it was very different and interesting. And I liked both of the main characters as well, and the side characters.
However, I kind of felt like Charlie was sort of mean to Daniel, even though in some aspects I could totally understand, I also didn't like it much. And I thought Daniel did really good through out the story even though at times he was kind of a jerk.
When Charlie uses her "love program" to help her land a job it ends up landing her in hot water with an old friend and crush Daniel. You see, Daniel and she use to be close until he changed one day in school, then next thing you know they are both grown up. And Daniel is set against taking down any site or program that helps people in the dating life.. When Charlie finds out that the only way to be able to apply for her dream job she must use her own program on herself, and when things point in Daniel's direction the world as she knew it gets turned upside down.
This book was a lot different than what I was expecting. I really did like it though! I enjoyed the plot line, it was very different and interesting. And I liked both of the main characters as well, and the side characters.
However, I kind of felt like Charlie was sort of mean to Daniel, even though in some aspects I could totally understand, I also didn't like it much. And I thought Daniel did really good through out the story even though at times he was kind of a jerk.
pavi_fictionalworm's review against another edition
4.0
I received an eARC of the book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The only reason I actually requested this book was the title. No Kidding! That's about it. I didn't even read the blurb - being a geek has been my pride and honor :D
Charlie Forester has done the impossible - she has turned our Social Media Life into finding us our soulmates - at least that's what her Doctoral Thesis is all about! And she has had quite the success but it is her Love Program that will now come and bit her back in her geeky little tushi.
Daniel Shaw on the other hand, is on the proverbial downturn in his career. His career took a deep dive when his investigation into another online dating site blew up in his face with a betrayal by the woman he was dating then!
Charlie and Daniel both had mistaken beliefs and assumptions about their past and their friendships. Charlie believed that Daniel tormented her throughout her high school years after actually being best friends with her. Daniel on the other hand, believes that they parted in great terms and actually missed Charlie and her unique band of friendship.
I actually liked this book. The writing was engaging and actually interesting enough to keep me turning the virtual pages. And while I loved the basic idea of the book and the characters in it, there was a little problem with the conceptualizations.
The fact that Charlie has such antagonism towards Daniel and yet it took no communication, really none at all, for the assumptions to be actually gone! And that chafed me. I literally had to read some chapters twice before actually being able to understand that some of the issues had already been resolved.
Beyond, this glaring downside, I did like the book and I really hope that E.J. Russell continues with the series because she has me intrigued even about the secondary characters.
For The Love of Fictional Worlds
The only reason I actually requested this book was the title. No Kidding! That's about it. I didn't even read the blurb - being a geek has been my pride and honor :D
Charlie Forester has done the impossible - she has turned our Social Media Life into finding us our soulmates - at least that's what her Doctoral Thesis is all about! And she has had quite the success but it is her Love Program that will now come and bit her back in her geeky little tushi.
Daniel Shaw on the other hand, is on the proverbial downturn in his career. His career took a deep dive when his investigation into another online dating site blew up in his face with a betrayal by the woman he was dating then!
Charlie and Daniel both had mistaken beliefs and assumptions about their past and their friendships. Charlie believed that Daniel tormented her throughout her high school years after actually being best friends with her. Daniel on the other hand, believes that they parted in great terms and actually missed Charlie and her unique band of friendship.
I actually liked this book. The writing was engaging and actually interesting enough to keep me turning the virtual pages. And while I loved the basic idea of the book and the characters in it, there was a little problem with the conceptualizations.
The fact that Charlie has such antagonism towards Daniel and yet it took no communication, really none at all, for the assumptions to be actually gone! And that chafed me. I literally had to read some chapters twice before actually being able to understand that some of the issues had already been resolved.
Beyond, this glaring downside, I did like the book and I really hope that E.J. Russell continues with the series because she has me intrigued even about the secondary characters.
For The Love of Fictional Worlds
ideallyportia's review against another edition
3.0
*This book was provided by Entangled Contemporary in exchange for an honest review*
2 1/2 stars
Hmmm... well this was cute, but just a bit over the top for me.
Obviously, based on the title, this is going to get a bit nerdy. Which is fine by me- I am a definitely a geek. But I feel like this book tried so hard to be super geeky that it just became an over used concept.
There is a constant flow of sci-fi, pop culture, and technology references. While that may be fine for me, it is kind of excluding a ton of people - like the people who don't get every single reference being made. Or the people who like the sci-fi, but aren't computer savvy. You get the idea. Fortunately, I get it all, but was still annoyed by how hard it was trying to be nerdy or geeky or whatever.
This story moved really quickly, so of course the love story did too. Did I mention this book has the good ole' perfect guy? Cause it does.
Her GBF was funny. But she had 2 other friends that got some attention, but at the same time needed more. Its almost like they just got left hanging somewhere in there. It was weird.
The end seemed a bit rushed. Also, I'm pretty sure this is supposed to be NA, but basically for only one scene. It was mostly just a fluffy, trying too hard to be a hipster nerd novel. Its not bad, but I didn't feel really attached to the characters and it is just not anything that stands out or is super special.
2 1/2 stars
Hmmm... well this was cute, but just a bit over the top for me.
Obviously, based on the title, this is going to get a bit nerdy. Which is fine by me- I am a definitely a geek. But I feel like this book tried so hard to be super geeky that it just became an over used concept.
There is a constant flow of sci-fi, pop culture, and technology references. While that may be fine for me, it is kind of excluding a ton of people - like the people who don't get every single reference being made. Or the people who like the sci-fi, but aren't computer savvy. You get the idea. Fortunately, I get it all, but was still annoyed by how hard it was trying to be nerdy or geeky or whatever.
This story moved really quickly, so of course the love story did too. Did I mention this book has the good ole' perfect guy? Cause it does.
Her GBF was funny. But she had 2 other friends that got some attention, but at the same time needed more. Its almost like they just got left hanging somewhere in there. It was weird.
The end seemed a bit rushed. Also, I'm pretty sure this is supposed to be NA, but basically for only one scene. It was mostly just a fluffy, trying too hard to be a hipster nerd novel. Its not bad, but I didn't feel really attached to the characters and it is just not anything that stands out or is super special.
fortheloveoffictionalworlds's review against another edition
4.0
I received an eARC of the book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The only reason I actually requested this book was the title. No Kidding! That's about it. I didn't even read the blurb - being a geek has been my pride and honor :D
Charlie Forester has done the impossible - she has turned our Social Media Life into finding us our soulmates - at least that's what her Doctoral Thesis is all about! And she has had quite the success but it is her Love Program that will now come and bit her back in her geeky little tushi.
Daniel Shaw on the other hand, is on the proverbial downturn in his career. His career took a deep dive when his investigation into another online dating site blew up in his face with a betrayal by the woman he was dating then!
Charlie and Daniel both had mistaken beliefs and assumptions about their past and their friendships. Charlie believed that Daniel tormented her throughout her high school years after actually being best friends with her. Daniel on the other hand, believes that they parted in great terms and actually missed Charlie and her unique band of friendship.
I actually liked this book. The writing was engaging and actually interesting enough to keep me turning the virtual pages. And while I loved the basic idea of the book and the characters in it, there was a little problem with the conceptualizations.
The fact that Charlie has such antagonism towards Daniel and yet it took no communication, really none at all, for the assumptions to be actually gone! And that chafed me. I literally had to read some chapters twice before actually being able to understand that some of the issues had already been resolved.
Beyond, this glaring downside, I did like the book and I really hope that E.J. Russell continues with the series because she has me intrigued even about the secondary characters.
For The Love of Fictional Worlds
The only reason I actually requested this book was the title. No Kidding! That's about it. I didn't even read the blurb - being a geek has been my pride and honor :D
Charlie Forester has done the impossible - she has turned our Social Media Life into finding us our soulmates - at least that's what her Doctoral Thesis is all about! And she has had quite the success but it is her Love Program that will now come and bit her back in her geeky little tushi.
Daniel Shaw on the other hand, is on the proverbial downturn in his career. His career took a deep dive when his investigation into another online dating site blew up in his face with a betrayal by the woman he was dating then!
Charlie and Daniel both had mistaken beliefs and assumptions about their past and their friendships. Charlie believed that Daniel tormented her throughout her high school years after actually being best friends with her. Daniel on the other hand, believes that they parted in great terms and actually missed Charlie and her unique band of friendship.
I actually liked this book. The writing was engaging and actually interesting enough to keep me turning the virtual pages. And while I loved the basic idea of the book and the characters in it, there was a little problem with the conceptualizations.
The fact that Charlie has such antagonism towards Daniel and yet it took no communication, really none at all, for the assumptions to be actually gone! And that chafed me. I literally had to read some chapters twice before actually being able to understand that some of the issues had already been resolved.
Beyond, this glaring downside, I did like the book and I really hope that E.J. Russell continues with the series because she has me intrigued even about the secondary characters.
For The Love of Fictional Worlds
booktropics's review against another edition
2.0
This eARC was sent to me by the publisher via NetGalley.
When I read the synopsis for this, I was immediately hooked. That is... until I read the book. I really wanted to like this book but it was really lacking some things. Maybe it's just me, but I didn't feel the connection between the two main characters--not at the beginning and not at the end. Although the language was very Big Bang Theory (which I love) it just didn't work for me in this case. However, I thought the geekronyms at the start of every chapter was a nice touch.
When I read the synopsis for this, I was immediately hooked. That is... until I read the book. I really wanted to like this book but it was really lacking some things. Maybe it's just me, but I didn't feel the connection between the two main characters--not at the beginning and not at the end. Although the language was very Big Bang Theory (which I love) it just didn't work for me in this case. However, I thought the geekronyms at the start of every chapter was a nice touch.
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