A review by megs23
How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

This was a sweet read and I absolutely loved Jake and Naya. I found myself laughing with their jokes and loved how strong their chemistry was from the beginning. Jake was peak golden retriever energy and I loved him. The depiction of Naya’s hypervigilance as a trauma survivor was so accurate, almost to the point of making me feel a bit on edge as I was reading. I do think the content warnings are important for folks to be aware of. The author did an excellent job portraying the cycle of abuse, how likable abusers can come off to others, how hard (and dangerous) it is to leave an abusive relationship, and the impact of intimate partner violence, all within a sweet love story with strong main characters.  
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