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A review by ashley_mrose530
Betting On You by Lynn Painter
emotional
funny
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
4.25
Another adorable rom-com from Lynn Painter. After reading the Love Wager and really disliking it, I was so hesitant to pick this one up but I'm so glad I did.
Painter has a phenomenal way of writing her characters chemistry and interactions that make you really feel it and root for them. She also does a fantastic job at putting them in really cute scenes that are memorable and adorable. I also love the flaws she gives both of her leads and how they have to work through them in order to get their happily ever after together. I really do think she should be more widely talked about in the romance genre. I don't think I've ever seen one of her books recommended before, but I definitely would recommend them.
That being said, there was one thing that did bother me about this book and that is the assertion that men and women can't be friends. I know it was just Charlie's mantra but without having a pair make it to the end of the book and just be friends, it showed that assertion to be true and I hate that. That idea is very heteronormative and harmful to literally everyone and it's sad that it was promoted here.
I still really enjoyed the book but I wish that had been disproven at least.
Painter has a phenomenal way of writing her characters chemistry and interactions that make you really feel it and root for them. She also does a fantastic job at putting them in really cute scenes that are memorable and adorable. I also love the flaws she gives both of her leads and how they have to work through them in order to get their happily ever after together. I really do think she should be more widely talked about in the romance genre. I don't think I've ever seen one of her books recommended before, but I definitely would recommend them.
That being said, there was one thing that did bother me about this book and that is the assertion that men and women can't be friends. I know it was just Charlie's mantra but without having a pair make it to the end of the book and just be friends, it showed that assertion to be true and I hate that. That idea is very heteronormative and harmful to literally everyone and it's sad that it was promoted here.
I still really enjoyed the book but I wish that had been disproven at least.