How to Fail at Flirting
Ratings29
Average rating3.4
When it comes down to it, this is a sweet and relatable book about the struggles of dating and flirting, especially when you're shy, an introvert, or just quiet (ah...ahem...me....). Sometimes I felt like things got a little boring or shallow rather than really being dug deep into - I suppose I wish Williams had gone a little deeper in terms of conversations, characters, and plot as a whole. That said, it was a read that made me crack a smile from time to time for how gosh darn relatable it all is.
Naya was a fairly likeable character, but the resolution felt rushed, with Jake and Naya just reconciling, even though they both blamed Naya. Jake was pushy and only realized that he did anything after Davis got involved.
“How To Fail At Flirting” is a cute romance mixed with the travails of a work romance with a sprinkle of domestic violence. That's not to suggest that the book glosses over the seriousness of abusive relationships.
Not my cup of tea. However, just for a moment, it was engaging and fast-paced. But characters are just way too perfect for my taste.
I really liked this! This had a bit deeper of plotlines than I expected and there were some parts that surprised me and I didn't love but the writing here was SO good and the main characters were just both SO lovable. I loved being in Naya's head.
After reading so many alpha heroes Jake was perfectly quirky. I really had fun reading this one and would recommend.
Naya Turner is a survivor of an abusive relationship, and has been burying herself in her work. When her friends challenge her to create a bucket list to get out of her shell, at first she resists the idea. But when following the list causes her to have an incredible encounter with a sexy stranger, it doesn't seem like such a bad idea after all. Will she be brave enough to continue the relationship with Jake, or will she retreat right back into her comfort zone at the first sign of trouble?
How to Fail at Flirting deals with some heavy topics - domestic violence, women experiencing workplace harassment - but it still manages to be a fun and sexy romance. It's impossible not to root for Naya to overcome her insecurities and let herself love again, and it's refreshing to bask in Jake's respectfulness and decency towards her. I look forward to reading more from Denise Williams in the future!