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A review by robofrog
10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston
3.0
3.5*
Might be a bit spoiler-y?
TL/DR: 10 Blind Dates was a fun, heartwarming holiday read that I would recommend. It was a breeze to read and helped boost my excitement for the holidays! It didn't amaze me and the endgame relationship didn't do anything new, but the blind dates were all very unique and I loved them. Be sure to pick it up!
This book was good. It was an easy read, I loved the variety of the dates, and I loved most of the cast. However, the minute a certain boy was introduced, my heart dropped because I knew he was endgame.
I was hoping the book would surprise me and take a fresh turn, but nope. Now, it's not the books fault per se, but I'm just really jaded and tired of the trope used. I didn't connect with the main interest at all, and I understand that would be hard because of all the characters in the book from family to blind dates, but still. He had little to no personality aside from being attractive and athletic, and I was disappointed that she chose him when some of the blind date contenders had so much more personality. To put it simply, the love interest was boring, and I didn't fall in love with him myself, which is what marks a good romance for me. However, even if I greatly disliked the endgame relationship, the book did really great in other aspects.
I loved how the book handled Sophie's breakup and feelings afterward. It brought some nice commentary I haven't really seen before especially with guilt-tripping. I also liked the history Sophie had with her cousins (the "drifting") and how it was handled because, unfortunately, I could relate.
All in all, I think my excitement for the book was brutally murdered when the main interest was introduced, and it dampened my enjoyment. However, I'm sure others will love it. It's a fun, festive read and really, really heartwarming. I'd recommend it as a light, holiday read perfect for cozying up to. <3
Might be a bit spoiler-y?
TL/DR: 10 Blind Dates was a fun, heartwarming holiday read that I would recommend. It was a breeze to read and helped boost my excitement for the holidays! It didn't amaze me and the endgame relationship didn't do anything new, but the blind dates were all very unique and I loved them. Be sure to pick it up!
This book was good. It was an easy read, I loved the variety of the dates, and I loved most of the cast. However, the minute a certain boy was introduced, my heart dropped because I knew he was endgame.
I was hoping the book would surprise me and take a fresh turn, but nope. Now, it's not the books fault per se, but I'm just really jaded and tired of the trope used. I didn't connect with the main interest at all, and I understand that would be hard because of all the characters in the book from family to blind dates, but still. He had little to no personality aside from being attractive and athletic, and I was disappointed that she chose him when some of the blind date contenders had so much more personality. To put it simply, the love interest was boring, and I didn't fall in love with him myself, which is what marks a good romance for me. However, even if I greatly disliked the endgame relationship, the book did really great in other aspects.
I loved how the book handled Sophie's breakup and feelings afterward. It brought some nice commentary I haven't really seen before especially with guilt-tripping. I also liked the history Sophie had with her cousins (the "drifting") and how it was handled because, unfortunately, I could relate.
All in all, I think my excitement for the book was brutally murdered when the main interest was introduced, and it dampened my enjoyment. However, I'm sure others will love it. It's a fun, festive read and really, really heartwarming. I'd recommend it as a light, holiday read perfect for cozying up to. <3