A review by booklifeisthelife
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

adventurous challenging emotional funny sad medium-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? No

4.5

I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters were delightful and the romance cute and so supporting. I loved the mental health and neurodiversity representation but also focus. This book doesn't shy away from the struggles of depression, anxiety, panic discords, obsessive compulsive disorders or anything else. It shows you may not always be loved for your differences until you meet the right people. I enjoyed the lgbtqia+ rep as well. There is a few awakenings in this that was wonderful to read. I loved that while it might take some time for you to realize your worth you will eventually get there. You will realize what you deserve. It's a struggle I know personally so it gives me hope. I mentioned earlier the romance was supportive. Both mains supported and helped each other. They both made each other feel seen. They both helped each other realize they deserved more than they thought they did. This was an emotional book. I got frustrated a few times during this but I also felt the characters were real. They made choices I didn't agree with or I found frustrating but I understood why they did. It fit their character. The only small issue I have is
besides an off hand mention of Dev's script being looked at by professionals it wasn't really talked about. I wanted to see more about it. I felt it was important to show but oh well. /spoiler> I liked the ending of this, how things are finished. 
All in all I loved this book.
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