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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
How to Get a Life in 10 Dates is funny and heartfelt. Haleigh’s chaotic blind dates had me laughing, but it’s her slow-burn friends-to-lovers journey with bff Jack that really hooked me. The tension, the banter, and the vulnerability between them were just so good.
That said sometimes parts of the story didn't hold my attention and I found myself zoning out at times. I also wish Jack and Haleigh’s history had been revealed earlier. It might have made their dynamic even more compelling.
Still, this was a fun read! If you’re into friends-to-lovers, laugh-out-loud moments, and layered characters, give this one a try!
That said sometimes parts of the story didn't hold my attention and I found myself zoning out at times. I also wish Jack and Haleigh’s history had been revealed earlier. It might have made their dynamic even more compelling.
Still, this was a fun read! If you’re into friends-to-lovers, laugh-out-loud moments, and layered characters, give this one a try!
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
emotional
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:
Complicated
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I found the FML a bit annoying, not enough to stop reading. She is immature and kind of self-centered in deprecated way. The writing was witty but I couldn’t connect to any of the characters.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Dating as a plus-size woman has been... a lot for Haleigh Berkshire. At 25, she’s been at it for a decade, and she's starting to think a break might be in order. Especially since she’s been in love with her best friend, Jack, for years. But after one epic disaster in college, she knows they’re never going to be more than friends.
With her sister’s engagement party coming up, and her family pressuring her about bringing a plus-one, Haleigh and Jack decide to do what they do best: come up with a plan. Haleigh agrees to let her friends and family set her up with ten different people. She’s pretty sure that once none of them work out, they’ll finally get the hint and stop nagging her about dating.
But then, surprise—some of the dates are actually kind of fun. And for the first time in ages, Haleigh isn’t totally miserable. That is, until Jack starts throwing every rule they made back in college out the window. He starts trashing every guy she likes, randomly showing up to her dates, and, eventually, inserting himself into the mix. Dating Jack has always been her fantasy, but now that it’s a possibility, Haleigh is freaked out. Is it worth risking her best friendship for something that might never work?
This book was an absolute blast! It had me on an emotional rollercoaster, from moments of pure anxiety-driven heartache to scenes that had me laughing out loud and praying I never have to experience them myself. The characters are incredibly relatable, representing a wide range of cultures and sexualities, making it easy for every reader to find a connection. I highly recommend this book—though the author may call TLC’s "No Scrubs" an “oldie,” I’m excited to see what they come out with next!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
FMC is too immature for me and her reasons for why she doesn’t want to date her best friend likely will lead to annoying will they won’t they get back together drama
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No