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caseroo7's review against another edition
3.0
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I will admit that the cover of this book is what really drew me in. I had previously read a book by Heidi R. Kling and really enjoyed it, so I figured this one was worth a shot. Not Okay, Cupid had some cute moments and there were some things I really enjoyed. But on the whole, this book was just okay for me. I think part of my problem here was simply my age. While I do enjoy YA books, these characters were a bit hard to take at times.
Hazel McCallister has her life all planned out. Her and her perfect boyfriend Jay will graduate and attend the same college before becoming engaged and eventually getting married. But before she gets the picket fence, Hazel catches Jay with her best friend Kimmy. Embarrassed by the public way it was revealed, Kimmy's brother Felix James offers to help Hazel get revenge on them by pretending to be together to make Jay jealous. But the more time Hazel and Felix spend together, the more the lines between real and fake become. Even though Hazel and Felix start to develop real feelings for one another, in the end it comes down to whether Hazel wants revenge or Felix more.
I really liked Felix. He was cute and sweet, and I really felt like his feelings for Hazel were genuine. He had always liked her, but he had never said anything. Hazel thought that he was a slacker that was nothing but a player, and yet he had more to him than anyone knew. Hazel had everything planned out and thought she knew what she wanted. As the story progressed though, it became clear that she didn't know herself as well as she though she did though. I liked her and Felix together, and I really wish that these two had talked more. I felt like once they realized that it wasn't just a plot for revenge that they needed to communicate with one another. While some of that is age and immaturity, it was a bit frustrating here since they both made some poor decisions that easily would have been avoided had they spoken with one another.
Another big issue I had here was that there wasn't a lot of depth or development here. For the majority of the story I felt like Hazel and Felix didn't really spend much time together, so their connection while there didn't feel strong to me. I didn't believe that these two could possibly be in love, even having known each other for years. They simply didn't know one another well enough or spend enough time together for it to feel genuine. The other thing that bothered me here was that the dialogue was very repetitive and at times words or sayings used were downright cheesy. A few times wouldn't have been noticeable, but it was for the entire story and it got to the point that it distracted me from what was going on because I just kept rolling my eyes. I did think that this story had some cute moments though, and if you are looking for something light and sweet you might give this one a shot. If you are looking for something a bit deeper or mature though, this one might not be for you.
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I will admit that the cover of this book is what really drew me in. I had previously read a book by Heidi R. Kling and really enjoyed it, so I figured this one was worth a shot. Not Okay, Cupid had some cute moments and there were some things I really enjoyed. But on the whole, this book was just okay for me. I think part of my problem here was simply my age. While I do enjoy YA books, these characters were a bit hard to take at times.
Hazel McCallister has her life all planned out. Her and her perfect boyfriend Jay will graduate and attend the same college before becoming engaged and eventually getting married. But before she gets the picket fence, Hazel catches Jay with her best friend Kimmy. Embarrassed by the public way it was revealed, Kimmy's brother Felix James offers to help Hazel get revenge on them by pretending to be together to make Jay jealous. But the more time Hazel and Felix spend together, the more the lines between real and fake become. Even though Hazel and Felix start to develop real feelings for one another, in the end it comes down to whether Hazel wants revenge or Felix more.
I really liked Felix. He was cute and sweet, and I really felt like his feelings for Hazel were genuine. He had always liked her, but he had never said anything. Hazel thought that he was a slacker that was nothing but a player, and yet he had more to him than anyone knew. Hazel had everything planned out and thought she knew what she wanted. As the story progressed though, it became clear that she didn't know herself as well as she though she did though. I liked her and Felix together, and I really wish that these two had talked more. I felt like once they realized that it wasn't just a plot for revenge that they needed to communicate with one another. While some of that is age and immaturity, it was a bit frustrating here since they both made some poor decisions that easily would have been avoided had they spoken with one another.
Another big issue I had here was that there wasn't a lot of depth or development here. For the majority of the story I felt like Hazel and Felix didn't really spend much time together, so their connection while there didn't feel strong to me. I didn't believe that these two could possibly be in love, even having known each other for years. They simply didn't know one another well enough or spend enough time together for it to feel genuine. The other thing that bothered me here was that the dialogue was very repetitive and at times words or sayings used were downright cheesy. A few times wouldn't have been noticeable, but it was for the entire story and it got to the point that it distracted me from what was going on because I just kept rolling my eyes. I did think that this story had some cute moments though, and if you are looking for something light and sweet you might give this one a shot. If you are looking for something a bit deeper or mature though, this one might not be for you.
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booksandladders's review
3.0
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
From the summary of this one I should have ate this one up: fake relationship, perfect girl falling for the bad boy, FAKE RELATIONSHIP. It was a recipe for success...except, it wasn't. I had a hard time connecting to the characters and thought that there was too much in between the fake relationship stuff that made it kind of blah.
I had to like double and triple check that I was 1. actually reading Felix's point of view and that we weren't still in Hazel's pov because he wasn't written like any guy I know, and 2. his age. I was so confused: was he the same age as Hazel or older? It wasn't super clear throughout the majority of the story. At some points he was made to seem as though he was in college and then other times it seemed like he was a freshman in high school. I got whiplash trying to figure out his age.
I did like the fake relationship and that as they got to "know" one another, they started to realize they had true feelings for one another. But I thought it was kind of weird that they didn't know SOME of the things they learned along the way. Like that Felix at least had a job.
Otherwise this was a fun, fluffy contemporary. And it made me smile so what more could I possibly ask for?
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From the summary of this one I should have ate this one up: fake relationship, perfect girl falling for the bad boy, FAKE RELATIONSHIP. It was a recipe for success...except, it wasn't. I had a hard time connecting to the characters and thought that there was too much in between the fake relationship stuff that made it kind of blah.
I had to like double and triple check that I was 1. actually reading Felix's point of view and that we weren't still in Hazel's pov because he wasn't written like any guy I know, and 2. his age. I was so confused: was he the same age as Hazel or older? It wasn't super clear throughout the majority of the story. At some points he was made to seem as though he was in college and then other times it seemed like he was a freshman in high school. I got whiplash trying to figure out his age.
I did like the fake relationship and that as they got to "know" one another, they started to realize they had true feelings for one another. But I thought it was kind of weird that they didn't know SOME of the things they learned along the way. Like that Felix at least had a job.
Otherwise this was a fun, fluffy contemporary. And it made me smile so what more could I possibly ask for?
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jscarpa14's review
4.0
I think this cute fluff teen romance had me right up until the Afterward which was just like seriously?! Had that chapter been cut it would have greatly improved the book because you're going along with this smile on your face and then the last words you get to read are so corny they make you want to gag totally screwing with your 80s movie happy vibe.
I love fake relationship stories and this was no exception. Is it predictable? Of Course. Are some of the characters kind of cliche? Yep. But honestly I think that's part of the book's appeal. The book's dual person point of view is nice and offers a wonderful glance into both characters. The plot and the way the book is written has a definite Molly Ringwald 80s movie feel to it and I think that's what the author was going for. The thing is if you've seen an 80s Molly Ringwald movie you'd know that the plots are predictable and most of the characters are cliche, but yet you laugh and sigh and wait for your inevitable happy ending anyway, that's kind of the appeal of watching them. You can count on what's going to happen and you know it's going to make you smile. That's what this book, though set in the modern day, offers.
If you're looking for a literary masterpiece this isn't the book for you, but if your'e looking for something funny and sweet that (minus the terrible afterward) will leave you with a smile on your face and is read just for the pure enjoyment of reading it and knowing it will make you smile, this is a book I'd highly recommend.
I love fake relationship stories and this was no exception. Is it predictable? Of Course. Are some of the characters kind of cliche? Yep. But honestly I think that's part of the book's appeal. The book's dual person point of view is nice and offers a wonderful glance into both characters. The plot and the way the book is written has a definite Molly Ringwald 80s movie feel to it and I think that's what the author was going for. The thing is if you've seen an 80s Molly Ringwald movie you'd know that the plots are predictable and most of the characters are cliche, but yet you laugh and sigh and wait for your inevitable happy ending anyway, that's kind of the appeal of watching them. You can count on what's going to happen and you know it's going to make you smile. That's what this book, though set in the modern day, offers.
If you're looking for a literary masterpiece this isn't the book for you, but if your'e looking for something funny and sweet that (minus the terrible afterward) will leave you with a smile on your face and is read just for the pure enjoyment of reading it and knowing it will make you smile, this is a book I'd highly recommend.
mumay's review against another edition
4.0
It isn't too deep or complicated, but it is just a sweet fun quick book that makes you smile satisfied at the end. The relationship is super cute and so is there personal journey and growth the two have. If i have to complain about one thing is the friendship between the two girls. Now I am totally not surprised by a BFF stealing a boyfriend in high school or really at any age but I just wonder why they were BFF they seem nothing alike and almost like they would have been unhealthy for each other or like one is way more jealous and I wished that was addressed better.
haia_929's review
3.0
This is a trimmed down version of my review, to view the full review visit The Book Ramble.
I received a copy of this book from Entangled Publishing on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Hazel has a plan for her life. She and Jay and going to go to college together, get married, have kids, and live her plan out to perfection. Except Jay cheats on her with her best friend, Kimmy, and he whole plan disappears without a moment's notice. Hazel decides to get revenge on Jay and Kimmy by pretending to date Kimmy's brother, Felix. Except Felix and Hazel are quickly falling in love which really makes revenge difficult.
This book was cute, it was a quick read, and it was totally inoffensive. Don't go into this expecting some deep, profound novel about realistic teen issues. This is basically a rehash of a classic '80s romance. And it was cute.
The plot is fairly straightforward, Hazel and Felix want to get revenge on Kimmy, the cheating sister, and her boyfriend. There are a few plot hiccups here and there where the decisions made really stray from this revenge plot. These hiccups really confuse the plot at times which is a bit of an annoyance but not a huge issue.
Character-wise there isn't a ton of development to be found. Complicated and emotional pasts are told in a rather straightforward manner which tells you what to feel but doesn't make you feel it a bit. Hazel's dad is dead, while Felix's cheated on and left his mother. Hazel has secrets that feel more necessary to set up plot points than really genuine or true to the character we come to know.
For me the biggest issue about the characters was the lack of distinction between Felix and Hazel's voices. The book alternates between their perspectives, but we don't really get a sense of distinction between these voices. Hazel and Felix read like they're the same person.
Overall it's a light read, good for fans of light romances, but not if you're looking for a meatier contemporary read.
I received a copy of this book from Entangled Publishing on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Hazel has a plan for her life. She and Jay and going to go to college together, get married, have kids, and live her plan out to perfection. Except Jay cheats on her with her best friend, Kimmy, and he whole plan disappears without a moment's notice. Hazel decides to get revenge on Jay and Kimmy by pretending to date Kimmy's brother, Felix. Except Felix and Hazel are quickly falling in love which really makes revenge difficult.
This book was cute, it was a quick read, and it was totally inoffensive. Don't go into this expecting some deep, profound novel about realistic teen issues. This is basically a rehash of a classic '80s romance. And it was cute.
The plot is fairly straightforward, Hazel and Felix want to get revenge on Kimmy, the cheating sister, and her boyfriend. There are a few plot hiccups here and there where the decisions made really stray from this revenge plot. These hiccups really confuse the plot at times which is a bit of an annoyance but not a huge issue.
Character-wise there isn't a ton of development to be found. Complicated and emotional pasts are told in a rather straightforward manner which tells you what to feel but doesn't make you feel it a bit. Hazel's dad is dead, while Felix's cheated on and left his mother. Hazel has secrets that feel more necessary to set up plot points than really genuine or true to the character we come to know.
For me the biggest issue about the characters was the lack of distinction between Felix and Hazel's voices. The book alternates between their perspectives, but we don't really get a sense of distinction between these voices. Hazel and Felix read like they're the same person.
Overall it's a light read, good for fans of light romances, but not if you're looking for a meatier contemporary read.
illbefinealone's review
4.0
Copy received through NetGalley.
I really enjoyed Not Okay Cupid. Okay, that's an understatement, because I couldn't put it down.
I really liked the story, and I found the characters interesting and developed. Though I can point out some glitches, like how quickly Hazel changes her mind about Felix, and how they both haven't noticed any connection before, in the end those glitches were overshadowed by how much I feel in love with their relationship. The book is written in two POVs and they were fairly well executed, therefore another point goes in favor of this book.
Another great one by Mrs. Kling. I gotta say, she is becoming one of my favorite writers.
I really enjoyed Not Okay Cupid. Okay, that's an understatement, because I couldn't put it down.
I really liked the story, and I found the characters interesting and developed. Though I can point out some glitches, like how quickly Hazel changes her mind about Felix, and how they both haven't noticed any connection before, in the end those glitches were overshadowed by how much I feel in love with their relationship. The book is written in two POVs and they were fairly well executed, therefore another point goes in favor of this book.
Another great one by Mrs. Kling. I gotta say, she is becoming one of my favorite writers.
codyleigh's review
3.0
The synopsis is pretty simple with this one, our perfect MC Hazel leads the seemly perfect life in and outside of school but when she finds her supposedly perfect boyfriend hooking up with her best friend, her world comes crashing down. However all is not lost as Felix, her best friend’s brother decides to help Hazel get her much-needed revenger; fake a relationship and ultimately break her douche-bag ex’s heart.
As Hazel and Felix slowly get to know each other it becomes harder to keep up this relationship ruse as each slowly realizes their feelings for the other. This is pretty much your typical YA contemporary but no matter how many times I come across this type of romance, I always enjoy them. Hazel was a lovely character to follow and you can’t help but feel sorry for her in the beginning but worry not, Felix soon swoops in to save the day. Felix is the school’s bad boy; he dates anything with a pulse and is a firm believer in keeping his so-called relationships label-less fun, easy and commitment free.
I took a lot of pleasure in Hazel and Felix getting their revenge and even more so actually seeing their plan work. However I only wish there was a little something more to the storyline or the characters to peek my interest and to make Not Okay Cupid stand out among thousands of YA Contemporaries. With that being said I really did enjoy this book and if your looking for a fun and cute filled read then this is definitely for you.
Literary-ly Obsessed
As Hazel and Felix slowly get to know each other it becomes harder to keep up this relationship ruse as each slowly realizes their feelings for the other. This is pretty much your typical YA contemporary but no matter how many times I come across this type of romance, I always enjoy them. Hazel was a lovely character to follow and you can’t help but feel sorry for her in the beginning but worry not, Felix soon swoops in to save the day. Felix is the school’s bad boy; he dates anything with a pulse and is a firm believer in keeping his so-called relationships label-less fun, easy and commitment free.
I took a lot of pleasure in Hazel and Felix getting their revenge and even more so actually seeing their plan work. However I only wish there was a little something more to the storyline or the characters to peek my interest and to make Not Okay Cupid stand out among thousands of YA Contemporaries. With that being said I really did enjoy this book and if your looking for a fun and cute filled read then this is definitely for you.
Literary-ly Obsessed
piperwatmoxo's review
3.0
A sweet short read like all of the Entangled Teen Crush books. Enjoyed it, and it filled my craving for a sweet romance.
meegzreads's review
4.0
ARC kindly provided in exchange for honest review
I love these kinds of books. The whole "fake boyfriend" thing which ends up being more than you ever thought it'd be? I eat them up. They're predictable and fluffy and a walking cliche, but I love them all the same.
This one was a great book, easy to read and a quick read as well. I loved Felix. He was the best character by far. He had his own personality and he owns it. Plus he's a real softy deep down.
Not much to say about this one other than it was fun and I'd definitely recommend it to others. Well worth giving a go.
I love these kinds of books. The whole "fake boyfriend" thing which ends up being more than you ever thought it'd be? I eat them up. They're predictable and fluffy and a walking cliche, but I love them all the same.
This one was a great book, easy to read and a quick read as well. I loved Felix. He was the best character by far. He had his own personality and he owns it. Plus he's a real softy deep down.
Not much to say about this one other than it was fun and I'd definitely recommend it to others. Well worth giving a go.