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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
Haleigh is trying to get her life together, but she struggles to feel confident in her search for a more stable career. After endless disastrous dates, she agrees to let her immediate family members and some friends set her up on dates. One date went exceptionally well after a few dates that did not go well. I was so happy when that date worked out; she seemed pleased. Then, her best friend Jack came in to cause some disturbance. It upset me that after how he's treated Haleigh, he suddenly appears to have a problem with her dating. It's a cute story and I absolutely adored her friend Stanton and how much he's helped her.
Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the e-arc!!
Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the e-arc!!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you want a completely predictable romance with one annoyingly immature FMC, plus one completely unrealistic love interest - this is the book for you.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
I was instantly drawn to this book based on the title alone. The concept - a woman struggling to find love agrees to 10 dates set up by her family & friends - was what sold me.
The female mmc reminded me a lot of Bridget Jones. So much so thatI had to keep reminding myself that the book was set in the US, not the UK. She was likeable and quite witty. I will say it took me a very long time to warm up to her best friend (the mmc). He came across as quite selfish throughout the book, despite the nice gestures toward Haleigh. I found myself frustrated that he was almost holding her back when she deserved so much more. In the end, I did warm to him, but it took some serious convincing for me to get there.
The story itself flowed nicely, there was just enough time spent going through the details of each date so it didn’t feel like it dragged on, but also felt like justice was done to describe them.
The ending wrapped up relatively quickly, but overall it was a good, fun read.
The female mmc reminded me a lot of Bridget Jones. So much so thatI had to keep reminding myself that the book was set in the US, not the UK. She was likeable and quite witty. I will say it took me a very long time to warm up to her best friend (the mmc). He came across as quite selfish throughout the book, despite the nice gestures toward Haleigh. I found myself frustrated that he was almost holding her back when she deserved so much more. In the end, I did warm to him, but it took some serious convincing for me to get there.
The story itself flowed nicely, there was just enough time spent going through the details of each date so it didn’t feel like it dragged on, but also felt like justice was done to describe them.
The ending wrapped up relatively quickly, but overall it was a good, fun read.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I love a plus-size romance, and I love a queer romance, so I set off with this title and some moderate hopes. And while it was good, and I enjoyed our fat heroine living life without needing to meditate on the fact that she is fat, I did not find this love triangle to have a satisfying conclusion. Also, the conflict sort of felt like a watered-down version of People We Meet on Vacation, so that just didn't feel quite right for me. This is my second Jenny L. Howe book, and in neither title has she convinced me that the hero is the right one for our heroine. I love a fat hero, I just want a better fat hero for our girl.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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