s_murray 's review for:

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

3.5

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

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Cute! The setting of reality tv was an engaging backdrop. Some good mental health depictions here. Had to suspend disbelief in some of it (particularly had a hard time believing Charlie would ever go on this show ever) but then there’d be no story. Have seen other reviewers mention that Dev’s Indian identity was a little flat and just there for token diversity- I think that’s a fair criticism.