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The Best Men
by Lauren Blakely, Sarina Bowen
This is a fun but deeply flawed book. First, I found all the many references to spreadsheets very silly. This book relies heavily on the stereotype that spreadsheets only belong in the realm of geeky, nerdy-type men. I was annoyed by that and also that the authors probably have no conception of how spreadsheets actually work.
As charming and endearing as the MCs are in this book. They tended to act a little childishly and immaturely which was a detriment to the story. I can't imagine men in their positions behaving the way they did and still be considered competent, functioning adults. Of particular note is the frequent sex or sexual innuendo in other people's workplaces (cake shop, fitting/dressing rooms etc.) That is a hard no for me. The people who work there have to work there because they have a job to do and therefore unable to consent to whatever these two men thought was "hot" at the time. It isn't hot and honestly, these men should have known better. Authors should have been more careful as this type of behaviour is problematic and reflects on them poorly.
Also, not a fan of drama caused by a failure to communicate effectively. Although, here it may have inadvertently worked given the previously established immaturity of these two MCs. Also, communicating through gossipy BFFs - and particularly when it is used to move the plot - is also a big no for me.
This book is certainly an improvement over the first freely released prequel. Honestly, I have no idea why you would release something so bad that it almost dissuades people from purchasing the upcoming book. I nearly passed on this book because of it, but as much as I thought this was a fun read ... it is not without its problems. Reader beware.
As charming and endearing as the MCs are in this book. They tended to act a little childishly and immaturely which was a detriment to the story. I can't imagine men in their positions behaving the way they did and still be considered competent, functioning adults. Of particular note is the frequent sex or sexual innuendo in other people's workplaces (cake shop, fitting/dressing rooms etc.) That is a hard no for me. The people who work there have to work there because they have a job to do and therefore unable to consent to whatever these two men thought was "hot" at the time. It isn't hot and honestly, these men should have known better. Authors should have been more careful as this type of behaviour is problematic and reflects on them poorly.
Also, not a fan of drama caused by a failure to communicate effectively. Although, here it may have inadvertently worked given the previously established immaturity of these two MCs. Also, communicating through gossipy BFFs - and particularly when it is used to move the plot - is also a big no for me.
This book is certainly an improvement over the first freely released prequel. Honestly, I have no idea why you would release something so bad that it almost dissuades people from purchasing the upcoming book. I nearly passed on this book because of it, but as much as I thought this was a fun read ... it is not without its problems. Reader beware.