A review by jla
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad fast-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

I loved this book. I cried a lot.   The characters were fantastic. At first, I wanted to vomit reading about the horrible reality show.   The emotional intelligence and variety of issues addressed were done so well that it didn't feel preachy or forced. Everything's that happened in this book felt very human and honest. 

I had some trouble picturing Charlie and Dev as anything other than their wardrobe and height. I don't know if this was on purpose or not. Honestly, I had trouble picturing most of the characters,  but the personalities were well developed.   I had some trouble with Charlie's voice as voiced by Dev's narrator. It was like Brian from Family Guy voicing a robot. 
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