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A review by ihavetosay
While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
5/5 ⭐️
While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory
As seen at ihavetosay.blog
SYNOPSIS
Ben works at an ad agency and ends up leading a pitch for the first time to a huge client because his colleagues are stuck in traffic. To his surprise, the celebrity contracted for the deal, Anna Gardiner, shows up for the meeting. After the pitch, she decides she wants his company to shoot the ad campaign with him as the lead on it.
What could possibly happen?
MY RECAP AND REVIEW
So this is the sixth book in a standalone series. While reading, I could tell certain moments were referencing another book, but it just felt like an inside joke I wasn’t in on more than a vital piece missing.
While We Were Dating is a contemporary romance book that has the banter and chemistry I enjoy. This is the second book I’ve read by Jasmine Guillory and so far, me and her writing style go together.
Ben is charismatic and lighthearted. He cares deeply but is also avoidant. Anna is just as charismatic but is a worrier. She’s recently had a hard time with anxiety and her mental health, and is now trying to reestablish her movie career.
Ben and Anna’s situation occurs by chance. If it wasn’t for their jobs, they might not have met. If one of them was too reluctant to lean into their draw towards the other, their relationship might not have deepened the way it did. It felt natural, steamy, and authentic.
Ben is the cutest. I love how attentive he is to Anna. He can be too easygoing and understanding in some situations, but I also love it. His nonchalance is also a core part of who he is, and I get it because I have similar habits. I also found Anna relatable with her anxiety spirals and adjusting to the newfound confidence after recovering.
The only disappointment was that towards the end, Anna didn’t pick up on a situation she called out, but the book is pretty revolved around her goals, so it’s on brand.
OVERALL
Overall, I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars. It has the right amount of steam, was lighthearted, and I really enjoyed all of the characters introduced, even Simon.
While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory
As seen at ihavetosay.blog
SYNOPSIS
Ben works at an ad agency and ends up leading a pitch for the first time to a huge client because his colleagues are stuck in traffic. To his surprise, the celebrity contracted for the deal, Anna Gardiner, shows up for the meeting. After the pitch, she decides she wants his company to shoot the ad campaign with him as the lead on it.
What could possibly happen?
MY RECAP AND REVIEW
So this is the sixth book in a standalone series. While reading, I could tell certain moments were referencing another book, but it just felt like an inside joke I wasn’t in on more than a vital piece missing.
While We Were Dating is a contemporary romance book that has the banter and chemistry I enjoy. This is the second book I’ve read by Jasmine Guillory and so far, me and her writing style go together.
Ben is charismatic and lighthearted. He cares deeply but is also avoidant. Anna is just as charismatic but is a worrier. She’s recently had a hard time with anxiety and her mental health, and is now trying to reestablish her movie career.
Ben and Anna’s situation occurs by chance. If it wasn’t for their jobs, they might not have met. If one of them was too reluctant to lean into their draw towards the other, their relationship might not have deepened the way it did. It felt natural, steamy, and authentic.
Ben is the cutest. I love how attentive he is to Anna. He can be too easygoing and understanding in some situations, but I also love it. His nonchalance is also a core part of who he is, and I get it because I have similar habits. I also found Anna relatable with her anxiety spirals and adjusting to the newfound confidence after recovering.
The only disappointment was that towards the end, Anna didn’t pick up on a situation she called out, but the book is pretty revolved around her goals, so it’s on brand.
OVERALL
Overall, I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars. It has the right amount of steam, was lighthearted, and I really enjoyed all of the characters introduced, even Simon.