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olivianoack's review against another edition
4.0
**2018 Reread: I decided to reread this on a whim. I just remembered it being a really quick and fun read and I wanted to let myself indulge in that for a couple days. It really is a super fast read and the plot just helps it to fly by. Anna Banks does an awesome job at creating characters that I'll root for and super hot love interests that I want to ship. The narration of this was also a lot of fun. Rochelle has so much anger and Grant really is trying hard to reconcile their relationship. I can easily compare this to a lot of other YA books out there (The Selection) but it didn't even matter. I was invested and enjoyed myself the whole way through.
**2016 - Original review:
I actually whizzed through this in less than a day. That was seriously a whirlwind of emotions. I knew going into this that it would be a quirky, funny romance, because it is Anna Banks, and I can expect nothing less from her. Often high expectations aren't fulfilled but How to Lose a Bachelor fulfilled all of them and gave so much more.
I immediately fell in love with the characters and their backstory and it made the story go by so quickly. Usually, I don't feel very attached to characters from standalone books, but man, this was so different. I got mad with these characters, I got mad at other characters, I felt their joy and all the heartbreak. They felt so relatable and I loved it.
At first, I kept comparing this book to the selection because they both have the basic idea of a man choosing a girl to be his wife. The Selection is way more traditional though and that is mainly because it was a prince, and you know, there aren't any rebels attacking the girls on the show in How to Lose a Bachelor. It just felt way more modern simply because it was a dating show.
I really liked the way that the book ended though. Things were not looking good, and Anna Banks wrapped everything up in a way that didn't make it feel rushed. Also, I feel like this book did not need an epilogue, but it did and I ended up loving it. Honestly, I was crying by the end of because it was literally the cutest thing ever. I was thinking in my head that I need an epilogue like that for every single one of my OTP's. Very cute and fast read that I definitely recommend.
**2016 - Original review:
I actually whizzed through this in less than a day. That was seriously a whirlwind of emotions. I knew going into this that it would be a quirky, funny romance, because it is Anna Banks, and I can expect nothing less from her. Often high expectations aren't fulfilled but How to Lose a Bachelor fulfilled all of them and gave so much more.
I immediately fell in love with the characters and their backstory and it made the story go by so quickly. Usually, I don't feel very attached to characters from standalone books, but man, this was so different. I got mad with these characters, I got mad at other characters, I felt their joy and all the heartbreak. They felt so relatable and I loved it.
At first, I kept comparing this book to the selection because they both have the basic idea of a man choosing a girl to be his wife. The Selection is way more traditional though and that is mainly because it was a prince, and you know, there aren't any rebels attacking the girls on the show in How to Lose a Bachelor. It just felt way more modern simply because it was a dating show.
I really liked the way that the book ended though. Things were not looking good, and Anna Banks wrapped everything up in a way that didn't make it feel rushed. Also, I feel like this book did not need an epilogue, but it did and I ended up loving it. Honestly, I was crying by the end of because it was literally the cutest thing ever. I was thinking in my head that I need an epilogue like that for every single one of my OTP's. Very cute and fast read that I definitely recommend.
malissac's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Stars:
So this was a bit of a departure for me as far as what I have read from Anna Banks before and I think possibly her first foray into Contemporary Romance, although her YA's have always revolved around a romance so that in and of it's self is nothing new to her.
Rochelle Ransom, a hard working, up and coming attorney, a tireless and dedicated volunteer to her local shelter and battered women's care has come to the realization that she can't give 'her' shelter what it needs, more funding. In a last ditch effort to raise money and with the encouragement of some adventurous friends she finds herself as a contestant on Luring Love. Rochelle is prepared to be whoever she needs to be and do what ever she needs to do to win the bachelor's love and more importantly the grand-prize money....that is until the bachelor is introduced to Luring Love's contestants and she discovers the grand-prize isn't just a random guy and some money, instead it's HER guy....or her once upon a time guy!
I have to admit that I am not a fan of dating shows and have never actually watched one of them so reading this was a bit interesting for me. Do people actually act like this on these shows? It did not make me eager to tune in to The Bachelor any time soon. That being said this is a fun little book. It only comes in at 198 pages so it is a quick read with a nice amount of what some refer to as 'Clean Romance', a genuine emotional tale and some wonderful characters. I throughly enjoyed Rochelle and Grants back story and their back and forth, but I was quite taken with secondary character, Maya...and I like that the end of the story left open the chance for us to see more of Maya in a future book.
I loved that Grant never wavered from his 'want' of Rochelle once he knew that rekindling their romance could be an option, even with all the temptation of the other competitors and the way he went about thwarting any advances had me smiling and cheering him on in his dedication. Rochelle, I could have kicked her butt a time or two. Her jump to conclusions style grated on my nerves a bit...I think that is why Maya was such a star for me...she felt more real than Rochelle did a time or two. I wouldn't have ever wanted Maya and Grant together, it is clear they aren't meant for one another, but I found her extremely easy to connect to when I struggled with Rochelle's believability.
Even with that, I enjoyed this book, like I mentioned earlier it is a fun quick read. I you are looking for a light romance that will make you smile and swoon a bit then this is a great book to pick up. I am looking forward to more in this genre from Anna Banks and hope you will give How To Lose a Bachelor a try.
So this was a bit of a departure for me as far as what I have read from Anna Banks before and I think possibly her first foray into Contemporary Romance, although her YA's have always revolved around a romance so that in and of it's self is nothing new to her.
Rochelle Ransom, a hard working, up and coming attorney, a tireless and dedicated volunteer to her local shelter and battered women's care has come to the realization that she can't give 'her' shelter what it needs, more funding. In a last ditch effort to raise money and with the encouragement of some adventurous friends she finds herself as a contestant on Luring Love. Rochelle is prepared to be whoever she needs to be and do what ever she needs to do to win the bachelor's love and more importantly the grand-prize money....that is until the bachelor is introduced to Luring Love's contestants and she discovers the grand-prize isn't just a random guy and some money, instead it's HER guy....or her once upon a time guy!
I have to admit that I am not a fan of dating shows and have never actually watched one of them so reading this was a bit interesting for me. Do people actually act like this on these shows? It did not make me eager to tune in to The Bachelor any time soon. That being said this is a fun little book. It only comes in at 198 pages so it is a quick read with a nice amount of what some refer to as 'Clean Romance', a genuine emotional tale and some wonderful characters. I throughly enjoyed Rochelle and Grants back story and their back and forth, but I was quite taken with secondary character, Maya...and I like that the end of the story left open the chance for us to see more of Maya in a future book.
I loved that Grant never wavered from his 'want' of Rochelle once he knew that rekindling their romance could be an option, even with all the temptation of the other competitors and the way he went about thwarting any advances had me smiling and cheering him on in his dedication. Rochelle, I could have kicked her butt a time or two. Her jump to conclusions style grated on my nerves a bit...I think that is why Maya was such a star for me...she felt more real than Rochelle did a time or two. I wouldn't have ever wanted Maya and Grant together, it is clear they aren't meant for one another, but I found her extremely easy to connect to when I struggled with Rochelle's believability.
Even with that, I enjoyed this book, like I mentioned earlier it is a fun quick read. I you are looking for a light romance that will make you smile and swoon a bit then this is a great book to pick up. I am looking forward to more in this genre from Anna Banks and hope you will give How To Lose a Bachelor a try.
riverjuniper's review against another edition
1.0
I don’t remember reading this book AT ALL. I have 0 clue why I gave it 1 star. Will reread
ironi's review
3.0
There's not much to say about this book. I'm stressed with tests and I needed a break. This book is a fluffy read, short and sweet. It was pleasant and entertaining.
I admit I have a certain weakness when it comes to reality (last summer I binge watched a few seasons of the Bachelor and Bachelorette, I feel no shame). I love the falseness, the drama, and the way they pretend it's a fairytale. This book gets that magic as well as the falseness.
It was easy to like Rochelle and Grant. They fell in love too quickly but I didn't really think this book would portray a complex relationship. I felt they had a solidly built character, like I know a Rochelle.
There's not much to say. It's cute chick lit. If you have a plane flight, this would be a nice book to read.
what I'm taking with me
• Maya was cool and I loved the ending with her.
• Before moving to the other side of the country, I should talk to the people around me and make sure there are no misunderstandings.
• As a future producer, I hope I will be as much as a bad-ass as Richie (oh, who am I kidding, I'm not that good at manipulating people and I have a conscience).
I admit I have a certain weakness when it comes to reality (last summer I binge watched a few seasons of the Bachelor and Bachelorette, I feel no shame). I love the falseness, the drama, and the way they pretend it's a fairytale. This book gets that magic as well as the falseness.
It was easy to like Rochelle and Grant. They fell in love too quickly but I didn't really think this book would portray a complex relationship. I felt they had a solidly built character, like I know a Rochelle.
There's not much to say. It's cute chick lit. If you have a plane flight, this would be a nice book to read.
what I'm taking with me
• Maya was cool and I loved the ending with her.
• Before moving to the other side of the country, I should talk to the people around me and make sure there are no misunderstandings.
• As a future producer, I hope I will be as much as a bad-ass as Richie (oh, who am I kidding, I'm not that good at manipulating people and I have a conscience).
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