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theeclecticreview's review against another edition
4.0
"Never trust anything you read on the internet. And never trust the internet with your heart. If you’re looking for love, stop swiping. Instead, look up. Look around. The love of your life could be working in your office, or sitting next to you in a bar, or standing right beside you on a crowded city street. Get off the internet for a little while. Otherwise, you might let the one getaway."
I chose this book because it was the July 2019 LibraryReads selection, and I have tried online dating and wanted to see how the author used it as a rom-com. It didn't disappoint.
The story is a laugh out loud trip into the world of a woman working in a testosterone-filled IT business in New York where men harass her and don't take her seriously. And if that isn't enough, her dating life is the same.
After being ghosted on a date and receiving another dick pic from the online dating site Fluttr she exacts revenge by creating an app of her own called JerkAlert. It's a big hit, but not for her love life when the man she's dating shows up on the app.
I love the dynamics between Mel and her friends (think Sex and the City) with their different personalities and outlooks on love and careers. However, I believe Alex's character needed more depth. I would have liked to have heard his perspective as Mel's boyfriend. He seemed sweet but misunderstood.
If you have ever tried online dating and want to hear the goods from a woman's perspective, give this one a try.
Thank you to Ms. Rockaway, Harlequin, Graydon House Books, and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to review this book without expectation of a positive review.
I chose this book because it was the July 2019 LibraryReads selection, and I have tried online dating and wanted to see how the author used it as a rom-com. It didn't disappoint.
The story is a laugh out loud trip into the world of a woman working in a testosterone-filled IT business in New York where men harass her and don't take her seriously. And if that isn't enough, her dating life is the same.
After being ghosted on a date and receiving another dick pic from the online dating site Fluttr she exacts revenge by creating an app of her own called JerkAlert. It's a big hit, but not for her love life when the man she's dating shows up on the app.
I love the dynamics between Mel and her friends (think Sex and the City) with their different personalities and outlooks on love and careers. However, I believe Alex's character needed more depth. I would have liked to have heard his perspective as Mel's boyfriend. He seemed sweet but misunderstood.
If you have ever tried online dating and want to hear the goods from a woman's perspective, give this one a try.
Thank you to Ms. Rockaway, Harlequin, Graydon House Books, and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to review this book without expectation of a positive review.
deepzeediving's review against another edition
4.0
this was such a fun read! I really felt for Mel because while I'm not a programmer, I do work in the IT industry and the rampant sexism makes my blood boil. I liked Mel. I adored Whit. frankly the only characters I didn't give a shit about in this book were the men (yes, including Alex). I appreciated that the products made (Fluttr, JerkAlert etc) were all realistic and imperfect, and the author didn't shy away from making valid criticisms about them. there's nothing more boring that a Perfect Woman with a Perfect Attitude and a Perfect Life, and this book was not boring whatsoever.
heyheyheykristie's review against another edition
3.0
The book was fine though it was kinda preachy at times and like always I wished the protagonist just USED HER WORDS!
The most infuriating part to me because I listened to an audiobook was the reader accent. It was so distracting and made me dislike the protagonist. over all good book! Wished we got to hear more for the love interest.
The most infuriating part to me because I listened to an audiobook was the reader accent. It was so distracting and made me dislike the protagonist. over all good book! Wished we got to hear more for the love interest.
sarsarsarsarsar's review against another edition
4.0
A super cute, quick read. I LOVED the tech representation and honestly wasn’t annoyed even once. All of the tech references were spot on, high level but still accurate. Love to see the representation.
Well written, not smutty, good (I guess) message, kinda cheesy, characters were blah.
But I liked it bc of the inner turmoil and fear/paranoia the main character had throughout - I found it super relatable and realistic
Now I do think the horrors of online dating were dramatized slightly given this was written in 2019 - sort of think the earlier stages of dating apps were more like what was described but still, although not a current issue any more - there was certainly a time when it was!
Another book where the main male love interest had zero flaws -_- but whatever
This is probably closer to a 3 but I’m rounding up for the cheeky texting blurbs and the tech representation
Well written, not smutty, good (I guess) message, kinda cheesy, characters were blah.
But I liked it bc of the inner turmoil and fear/paranoia the main character had throughout - I found it super relatable and realistic
Now I do think the horrors of online dating were dramatized slightly given this was written in 2019 - sort of think the earlier stages of dating apps were more like what was described but still, although not a current issue any more - there was certainly a time when it was!
Another book where the main male love interest had zero flaws -_- but whatever
This is probably closer to a 3 but I’m rounding up for the cheeky texting blurbs and the tech representation
nachobasic_itch's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Bullying, Classism, Misogyny, and Sexism
shelleydavis's review against another edition
2.0
This is more of a 2.5 - this just wasn’t doing it for me in the contemporary romance/chick lit genre
suzyq436's review against another edition
3.0
This was a cute chick lit with a strong thread of feminism. The main character was melodramatic at times which annoyed me but the side characters made up for it.
telola's review against another edition
2.0
This was ok. I have read better but it wasn't bad either.
I did not like the main character. She was very paranoid and at times played into the worst female stereotypes of being a crazy bitch. I could not get over her not communicating with the love interest. I guess that's because she is 26 years old. But the non-communication is what makes the strife in the story or else there would be none.
Character development was good. Believable characters. Plot was good. Just meh. Probably because I'm removed from the techie world (though I do live in Silicon Valley) and I'm removed from the dating scene as I'm happily married. I'm not the target audience of this book. Worth the read if you are.
I did not like the main character. She was very paranoid and at times played into the worst female stereotypes of being a crazy bitch. I could not get over her not communicating with the love interest. I guess that's because she is 26 years old. But the non-communication is what makes the strife in the story or else there would be none.
Character development was good. Believable characters. Plot was good. Just meh. Probably because I'm removed from the techie world (though I do live in Silicon Valley) and I'm removed from the dating scene as I'm happily married. I'm not the target audience of this book. Worth the read if you are.
maisierobson's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
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? No
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I was entertained throughout. Although the whole book is literally about dating apps and love I would say one of the main themes is a girl figuring herself and her life out. It has a strong feminist message which I loved and talks about important topics in both a serious (to get the message across) but lighthearted way that still keeps it fun. Mel (fmc) has her flaws but the book is about her recognising them and overcoming them. Her romance with Alex (mmc) was cute and kept me interested.