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jenmcreads 's review for:
The Charm Offensive
by Alison Cochrun
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is some of the top mental health representation I have come across, especially in a romance. I love the way this book showed Dev and Charlie respecting each others' mental illnesses and challenges, while also pushing each other to take responsibility when needed. The reality TV setting really worked in terms of building stakes and pushing the timeline in a natural way. I think the critique already explored in other reviews that Dev's Indian-ness is treated without a lot of depth is a valid critique, though not one I am totally qualified to explore. Overall, there is a lot of good in this book, and I look forward to reading Alison Cochrun's next book!