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a_reader_obsessed's review
3.0
3.5 Stars
As per the blurb, Dan has had it tough the last year, having gone through a divorce and still harboring long suppressed feelings for his BFF that he’s had for years. He’s accepted the fact that it’s time to move on from it all and to start anew via a dating app.
At times funny, horrifying, and embarrassing, Dan’s not deterred… much. Despite society having all sorts of platforms to present one’s voice or to engage with others, realistically, he realizes it’s quite difficult to actually connect on a genuine honest level.
The works I’ve read from Jensen have always shown an introspective look at emotions, the mental struggle, the ruminations on the pros and cons and doubts that come upon us all. The process of how Dan moves forward rings true and thoughtful and a bit painfully as well. I quite enjoyed this novella about an MC over 50, putting himself out there and not giving up on love! Rest assured, Dan gets his happy ending!
As per the blurb, Dan has had it tough the last year, having gone through a divorce and still harboring long suppressed feelings for his BFF that he’s had for years. He’s accepted the fact that it’s time to move on from it all and to start anew via a dating app.
At times funny, horrifying, and embarrassing, Dan’s not deterred… much. Despite society having all sorts of platforms to present one’s voice or to engage with others, realistically, he realizes it’s quite difficult to actually connect on a genuine honest level.
The works I’ve read from Jensen have always shown an introspective look at emotions, the mental struggle, the ruminations on the pros and cons and doubts that come upon us all. The process of how Dan moves forward rings true and thoughtful and a bit painfully as well. I quite enjoyed this novella about an MC over 50, putting himself out there and not giving up on love! Rest assured, Dan gets his happy ending!
teresab78's review
4.0
This was sweet and very low angst. I liked the flawed and real characters. I also liked the dating app premise - with an ending you might not expect right away. Though there is a little explicit content it’s very low heat.
lolasreviews's review
3.0
I received a free copy from the author and voluntarily reviewed it.
Let's Connect was a fun short read. It follows the point of view of Dan who tries dating again a year after his divorce. he has a string of bad dates, until he gets a connect request from Robin. This was a fun read about online dating, connecting, best friends and finding your place in life. I had fun reading this one, but something was lacking to really fully pull me into the story.
Let's Connect started with the focus on Dan's dates, none of which goes well until he meets Robin. He instantly feels a connection with Robin. Then there's his best friend Trevor who he tells about all his bad dates and for whom he still has feelings. I liked following this story and seeing Dan find love. There is a bit of of an unexpected twist in the story. While I liked the twist I do think it would've worked a bit better if the story had been slightly longer as now I felt like I didn't get to know the love interest as well.
It also felt a bit off somehow as I kept guessing who was the love interest and who Robin was in real life and it takes until almost the end of the book to get those answers. I did like how Dan handled the whole situation once he made up with mind.
I did feel like we got a good feel for Dan's personality. Just like Kelly Jensen's other books I liked the writing style of this one and honest and realistic tone the story has. I liked getting to know Dan with all his quirks and habits. I liked the dinner date he had with Robin. And it was fun to see how close he is with Trevor, whose always there for him. I also like the fact that this story follows an older main character who is around 50 as you don't see that often in romance books. It also was interesting to get to know Robin through chats and what he told Dan in those chats. It was fun to still get a feel for his character that way. The dating app premise also was a nice touch.
I struggled feeling the romance a bit due to how the story progressed. I liked following their conversations in chat form, but wanted to see a bit more of how they interact in real life. Add to that the wondering about who the love interest would be and who Robin really is. The only part where I really felt the romance was in the epilogue when we get the point of view of the love interest. The epilogue was awesome and had all that feeling, emotion and romance that I look for in a romance book. I just would've liked to see a bit more of that earlier. I also was happy to see that a certain side character will get their own story as I kept wondering what happened to him.
To summarize; This is a fun and sweet romance story that follows 50 year old Dan who's dating again after his divorce. After a string of bad dates his luck improves when he connect with Robin. he also has a great friend Trevor whose there for him. I liked seeing how the romance developed, but couldn't fully feel the romance, until the epilogue, which was great. I liked the tone of the story, but the twist and the wondering about the love interest and who Robin really was made it hard to really feel the romance.
Let's Connect was a fun short read. It follows the point of view of Dan who tries dating again a year after his divorce. he has a string of bad dates, until he gets a connect request from Robin. This was a fun read about online dating, connecting, best friends and finding your place in life. I had fun reading this one, but something was lacking to really fully pull me into the story.
Let's Connect started with the focus on Dan's dates, none of which goes well until he meets Robin. He instantly feels a connection with Robin. Then there's his best friend Trevor who he tells about all his bad dates and for whom he still has feelings. I liked following this story and seeing Dan find love. There is a bit of of an unexpected twist in the story. While I liked the twist I do think it would've worked a bit better if the story had been slightly longer as now I felt like I didn't get to know the love interest as well.
It also felt a bit off somehow as I kept guessing who was the love interest and who Robin was in real life and it takes until almost the end of the book to get those answers. I did like how Dan handled the whole situation once he made up with mind.
I did feel like we got a good feel for Dan's personality. Just like Kelly Jensen's other books I liked the writing style of this one and honest and realistic tone the story has. I liked getting to know Dan with all his quirks and habits. I liked the dinner date he had with Robin. And it was fun to see how close he is with Trevor, whose always there for him. I also like the fact that this story follows an older main character who is around 50 as you don't see that often in romance books. It also was interesting to get to know Robin through chats and what he told Dan in those chats. It was fun to still get a feel for his character that way. The dating app premise also was a nice touch.
I struggled feeling the romance a bit due to how the story progressed. I liked following their conversations in chat form, but wanted to see a bit more of how they interact in real life. Add to that the wondering about who the love interest would be and who Robin really is. The only part where I really felt the romance was in the epilogue when we get the point of view of the love interest. The epilogue was awesome and had all that feeling, emotion and romance that I look for in a romance book. I just would've liked to see a bit more of that earlier. I also was happy to see that a certain side character will get their own story as I kept wondering what happened to him.
To summarize; This is a fun and sweet romance story that follows 50 year old Dan who's dating again after his divorce. After a string of bad dates his luck improves when he connect with Robin. he also has a great friend Trevor whose there for him. I liked seeing how the romance developed, but couldn't fully feel the romance, until the epilogue, which was great. I liked the tone of the story, but the twist and the wondering about the love interest and who Robin really was made it hard to really feel the romance.
ccgwalt's review
4.0
I just finished this clever little book and completely enjoyed it. It was fun to get to know Dan as he interacted with people online and in real life, and watching him figure out who he was and what he wanted. While the story has some deep thoughts, it's low angst. I recommend it if you want a book that puts a smile on your face.
endemictoearth's review
4.25
I've enjoyed everything I've read by Jensen, and this novella was no exception. Friends to lovers, with a twist on the twist of online dating and it turns out you know the person you're chatting with online. Love to see older protagonists, as well. Romance isn't just the province of the young, after all!
amyaislin's review
4.0
I always enjoy Kelly Jensen's writing, and this book was no different. It was super sweet and cute and charming. The narrator, Dan, is so damn likeable and I could totally sympathize with his inability to connect. This book was also funny, and I don't know why that surprises me; Kelly's books (at least, the ones I've read) are always full of wit and humour.
I'm a sucker for a friends to lovers story and this hit all of the right buttons!
I'm a sucker for a friends to lovers story and this hit all of the right buttons!
susanscribs's review
3.0
2.5 stars. This was a serialized story for the author's newsletter subscribers, and it feels like it was made up as it went along. The narrator comes across as self-centered and even a bit cruel, and the plot didn't go where I wanted it to go, so it wasn't a satisfying HEA for me. Points to the author for having MCs who are in their 50's, which a mature reader like myself can truly appreciate.
Oh well, I've liked many of Jensen's other books much more, including [b:Building Forever|41262741|Building Forever (This Time Forever, #1)|Kelly Jensen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1535196982l/41262741._SY75_.jpg|64478057] and her [b:Chaos Station|23595481|Chaos Station (Chaos Station, #1)|Jenn Burke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1422552182l/23595481._SY75_.jpg|43197919] series with Jenn Burke, but they can't all be winners.
Oh well, I've liked many of Jensen's other books much more, including [b:Building Forever|41262741|Building Forever (This Time Forever, #1)|Kelly Jensen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1535196982l/41262741._SY75_.jpg|64478057] and her [b:Chaos Station|23595481|Chaos Station (Chaos Station, #1)|Jenn Burke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1422552182l/23595481._SY75_.jpg|43197919] series with Jenn Burke, but they can't all be winners.
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