A review by sfbookgirl
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

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  • 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

5.0

Bachelor fans, I have a new must-read for you! I absolutely loved The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun. The book begins with Dev, one of the show’s producers who is assigned to be the Bachelor’s, Charlie’s, right-hand man. Charlie is a quiet, tech guy from Silicon Valley and finds the whole show uncomfortable. 
 
As Dev urges Charlie to connect with the contestants, Charlie realizes he has more chemistry with Dev than he does with the 30 women pining after his heart. Cochrun perfectly intertwines the typical Bachelor environment with serious conversations about mental illnesses like anxiety and depression. I loved reading this book so much that I purposely put it down so I wouldn’t ever have to finish it. Of course, I did eventually finish it, but The Charm Offensive is one that definitely earns a spot on my favorite books of 2021 list. 
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