A review by mxm0290
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

5.0

 On the surface, this is a sweet and adorable romance of people on a reality dating show actually falling in love. It shakes up the usual trope by making one of them a producer rather than a contestant, and that adds a fun behind-the-scenes angle.

I love it for that.

Throughout the novel, there are heartbreakingly accurate portrayals of coping with mental health issues and discussions of how to deal with that, both as the person and as their loved ones. There is also an ongoing discussion about being true to yourself and exploring what sexual/romantic orientation/expression is right for you.

I love it even more for that. 
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