A review by marissasa
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This romance was cute and easy to read and did the fake dating trope really well. There usually isn't a good reason for characters to fake date other than convincing friends or family members that they are in a relationship, but in this one the whole social media publicity scheme made sense plot-wise and motivation-wise for both Dani and Zaf. I loved that the characters felt layered and realistic with their personalities and emotions, especially the depictions of Zaf's anxiety and Dani's struggle to take care of herself while being an overworking grad student. I was rooting for these two the whole time and definitely felt like they were meant to be together because of how well they connected and how they could have both silly banter and emotional moments where they opened up to each other. It was lovely to see Zaf take care of Dani and to see Dani give Zaf confidence and reassurance. I'd def recommend this romance to anyone craving a diverse story where the characters actually communicate and fall in love in a realistic way!
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