A review by klarkli09
Not Here to Stay Friends by Kaitlyn Hill

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

A bit underwhelming. I love this trope of reality dating show, but the execution feels… forced. The dual POV wasn’t working for me here, and the female lead was… a definite teenager as shown through her main character syndrome. Not an enjoyable person to be saddled with for the story. The male lead is pretty bland and a Gary Stu. The most interesting moments were those with the leads’ respective families, but they were not expanded on well enough for it to be meaningful.

TLDR: good premise and good bones, not super memorable or well-executed; a cute, short read if you’re looking for something light.