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The Dating Disaster by Saxon James
2.0
slow-paced
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No

My prediction of this book being 2.5 stars did end up being too generous. Hell, 2 stars might be too generous. I just didn't like almost anything about this book. I liked Marshall, he was a little cutie, and it was competently written, but... that's all I got. It doesn't help that miscommunication is literally my least favorite trope of all time.

And let me tell you, the main theme of this book is miscommunication. And it's not even a little quick one that lasts maybe one chapter before getting resolved—it literally lasts for, like, 90% of the book. This is not an exaggeration. The miscommunication in this book is off the charts. It drove me nuts. Everything would have been resolved if only they talked to each other for one (1) minute, but both if these characters suffered from severe head-in-sand syndrome.

I do not recommend this book. You might be tempted because Felix and Marshall were cute side characters in Playing Games, but you should just leave them in that little box. Trust me.