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

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

I really adored this book.

I listened to the audio version, and appreciated how well the narrator captured each character. 

I love a romance that doesn't shy away from big issues, baggage, trauma, and redemption, and 'How to Fail at Flirting' delivers on all fronts. 

Naya is a strong, admirable heroine. Jake is a dreamy, just-flawed-enough leading man to really draw you in. The supporting cast is well drawn and serves the story well, though they all could have been a bit more fleshed out. The dialogue felt a bit stilted at times--it's really hard to write jokes that don't come off as forced or cheesy--but overall the writing is solid.

There's plenty of steam, supported by a plot that deals with more than flirty texts and bedroom eyes. This is the love story of two real, three-dimensional people, and I loved every minute of it.
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