Reviews

The Date from Hell by Gwenda Bond

sarsarsarsarsar's review

2.0

I really enjoyed the first book in this series as a cheesy rom com with a cute little twist, writing was basic but colloquial, plot was convenient, I was perfectly content with it as a comfort read.

Now this book, absolutely nutso plot. Very weird premise that was trying to make the plot exciting but so many random things happened that didn’t add to character building or suspense or the plot. Everyone behaves so strangely and seemingly falls in love immediately (aka mom).

I really didn’t care what happened because I KNEW some more random things would happen and conflict would come up that COULD have been interesting but then just be solved in a single paragraph.

So tired of the main characters “brain blasts” where she says she has an idea, everyone is confusion but trusts her, and it works out perfectly.

I really didn’t like this. I didn’t hate it… so that’s something. But it’s not good at all.

The huge built up smut scene was a giant let down.

Honestly, with such a cool premise - I cannot believe how BORED I was.

Giving a bonus start for they/them usage.

loranmar000's review

adventurous fast-paced

2.75

lreising's review

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

mumblee's review

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

I didn’t feel super into this book but I wanted to. It was really good in theory but was lacking a little. 

gabalodon's review

5.0

A well-done follow-up to the first novel. Same strengths (e.g. pacing, plot points, characters) and weaknesses (e.g. super abrupt ending) as the first. Still lots of fun, and it didn't get as angsty as I was afraid it would.

applemartini2022's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

lanidon's review

It's been exactly two years since I read the first and loved it. I waited so long for my library to get this sequel and then the moment I started it I realized I don't want this. I don't like that this takes place minutes after the last one. It feels tacked on and unnecessary. I feel like I'd have to reread the first before starting this and then why read it at all. 

freckleduck's review

2.0

I wanted to like it but it just felt meh to me.

tharsha94's review

adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

3.5

lanoirede's review

I'm so glad she left out all the unnecessary Harry Potter references in this one.