A review by gemmagetson
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.0

Lots of instances of ableism being called out but at one point
Charlie tells Dev he "could never date someone who wasn't healthy"
which is an incredibly ableist statement especially given
he says it to someone who has a long struggle with depression that arguably may make him 'unhealthy' for the rest of his life even if he starts therapy and gets help
. I was enjoying the book prior to this and assumed that it would be called out later on but it never was and my enjoyment of the book really suffered for it. 
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