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The Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon

lavenderbtcpodcast's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I have no idea why I'm reading this series backwards but I love it lol. This wasn't my favorite. But I can acknowledge as a pagan the use of the character and author being Christian but not making the story unpalatable. The sex scenes are superb. I do wish there was a toy usage seen. Otherwise for a book with Christianity military and hetero usage its not overdoing it. The disability deaf representation was good addition. 
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laurareads5's review against another edition

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1.0

To say this was a disappointment is an understatement. About 1/2way through, I was bored senseless and had to skim the rest. Boring and predictable…most rom-coms are predictable, but in a fun way that makes you want to see how it gets to the predictable ending. These characters were annoying at best. I could care less as to how they ended up together.

xoxosierra_'s review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

tee_amoah's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

shelbymarie516's review against another edition

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4.0

It was all the Disney fan stuff for me!

kaitays's review against another edition

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fast-paced

2.75

A bit corny in my opinion. Just the way they talked to each other felt unnatural. I do like the story though, so I can’t say too much. Just how their relationship got widespread was off too. I think it could’ve been a cleaner storyline. Also, the conflict in the story wasn’t that much to keep you interested. Like so they got found out for being a couple, what does it really matter? Could’ve been so much more. Taylor’s story was real though. The story of feeling inadequate along with being invalidated and still pushing through. I like that. 

Initial Response: 3.5/5; Recommend?: 2/5; Re-Readability: 2.5/5 Characters: 2.5/5; Plot: 3/5
Overall: 2.7/5
Would Purchase?: Yes

juicygreenmom's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

chellesofbooks's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

 I accidentally read this series out of order, and loved book 3 so much that I was happy to see my library added this audiobook recently. Sadly, The Dating Playbook wasn’t as engaging, and I didn’t find myself loving either main character. I got tired of the repetitive defensive responses from the FMC about her family or doing something for herself. Whilst I appreciated the plot line regarding Taylor's undiagnosed learning disability, I didn't like the way the author utilised it at times.

I also didn't really get the romantic connection in this one, and whilst the steamy scenes were tastefully shared, the execution was lacking for me.

I don't think I'll pick up book 1 now, admittedly. 

alyabbs's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

vanillestokje's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.0