A review by ibjilln
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-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

5.0

This book!! 
I don't even know where to begin. 
What a stunning novel that has so much more charm and depth than the pop cover suggested. 

I truly was not expecting this roller coaster ride of everything from warm-fuzzies to heart-wrenching, but what a ride it was. I almost want to go back to the start to go through it all again. 

The characters and their struggles felt so real and were so wonderfully depicted that I don't even know where to begin. This book has every kind of representation you could want and none of it comes across as gimmicky or falling back on tropes or stereotypes of sexuality or mental health. 
It is sad that that is such a treat to read but I am so glad that everything was touched on so thoughtfully and with a genuine sense of understanding and respect. 

This book is an absolute treat to read from start to finish and I want everybody to read it and love it. 

It's got its forever spot on my bookshelf.
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