Reviews

Flirting With Fate by J.C. Cervantes

sarahkoreilly's review

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

literaryleftie's review

3.0

**UPDATE**
I finished the book and it was okay, enough to move it from a 2-star to a 3-star review instead.
When reading the first read I did enjoy it; I really did. Trying to read this fully I just could not do it. I made it 15% through before I DNF'd it. I wanted to like this, I wanted to at least finish it, but I could not do it. This is definitely the book for someone, but I am just not that person. I can not really describe what it is that made this book not the book for me, but I can tell you that I know it isn't for me. I think I may be a bit too old for the target audience's extra reach. Maybe I will enjoy this book at a later time, so I will be keeping it. I will try again one day, but I think that I will give it quite a bit of time before I try again. Instead of trying to get myself to continuously go back to it right now I went ahead and packed it since we are moving soon. I want to be able to give this book the best chance at truly being enjoyed, and trying to force myself to read it just isn't the way to go.

nikkihaske's review

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

optimisticbooknerd's review

3.0

3 stars ⭐

I can definitely see similarities between Jane the Virgin and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants but it was just ok for me.

I didn't really connect with it until the 30% mark and there is some parts I absolutely inhaled and adored but overall at least for now it's just 3 stars.

I really did love Ava's character and how she was so interesting and I may continue on with the sequel we shall see. I'm also obsessed with the cover

books4susie's review

5.0

A magical love story that leaves Ava questioning her disbelief in the power of fate and destiny.

exlibrishfr's review

4.0

Cute love story

mel_lo77's review

hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

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

4.25

millercr427's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious 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

4.0

whiskedawayreads's review

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

4.0

I was not prepared to fall in love with “Flirting with Fate” when I began reading. I can have pretty high standards when it comes to romance novels. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself enjoying the messaging and the journey throughout. The themes of growth and forgiveness were beautifully depicted, while keeping in mind the flaws that any person has. 

I loved the focus on two different poles of sibling relationships. How hardship and loss can both bring you together or pull you apart. The intricacies in Vic, Carm and Ava’s relationship were well developed and well described. I also appreciated the flaws of characters being highlighted, as this is an area that can be left unaddressed. 

Would recommend for: romance readers, fans of destiny or fate

Tropes: 
-Forced proximity
-Incapable of love
-a Hidden History
-Fated mates

-Coming of age
 

jeanna's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.0