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The Charm Offensive

Alison Cochrun

4.19 AVERAGE


This was so cute!!! The narrators of this audiobook were so great, I loved listening to them.
This book had such a romcom feel, but anxiety & depression were portrayed so deeply and so well that it really made for a great overall book

Also, everything Bachelor related was so on point & accurate LOL

Also x2, Charlie deserves the entire world
hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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
emotional funny hopeful 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: Yes
lighthearted
emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

I knew I was going to love this - BUT I LOVE IT SO MUCH. I wouldn’t say I’m a fan of the narrators - they were ok, but the story itself and the love that unfolds between Charlie and Dave had me squealing, crying, cheering, and full of love. I’ve watched reality tv shows Bachelor and Love Island for years now and have always wanted a LGBTQA+ version for years - I would die if they turned this into a movie.
emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad 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

Super cute. Rounded up because a little, okay, a lot, obvious, but enjoyed.

I’m so glad I chose this book! I laughed, I wiped away tears, and I marveled at the wisdom in this love story. Because it is about mental health as much as it is about true love. What a triumphant debut novel! I can’t wait for more from Alison Cochrun.
emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

DEV AND CHARLIEEEEE

I loved every second of this book, the mental health portrayal, Charlie figuring himself out, the neurodivergence. These characters were so relatable and I loved their love.

I WAS ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT, KICKING MY FEET AND GIGGLING, ALMOST CRYING, GASPING EVERYTHING!

I needed this book, I’m so glad it exists