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Not Okay Cupid
Her wicked revenge, or his wicked heart...
Hazel McCallister loves her life. Perfect grades. Perfect best friend. Perfect boyfriend. Until her perfect boyfriend cheats on her with her perfect best friend. Now Hazel’s in free fall—until her best friend’s brother, Felix, gives her the perfect idea. Reclaim her power by taking revenge on her cheating ex.
Felix James loves his life. Casual relationships. Loads of surfing. He’s as drama-free as they come. But he can’t stand by when his sister steals her best friend’s boyfriend, and the dude insists it was Hazel’s fault. So Felix vows to help turn Hazel into a girl her ex can’t resist—so then she can break his heart.
With an alliance in place, Hazel’s revenge is all but assured. But with each piece of payback, she feels a stronger attraction to Felix, even though revenge will turn her into a girl Felix could never be with. And soon Hazel has to make an impossible revenge...or Felix, the boy who’s stolen her heart.
WARNING! This book contains betrayal, revenge, and that most tempting vice of all, the bad boy you know you can't have.
Hazel McCallister loves her life. Perfect grades. Perfect best friend. Perfect boyfriend. Until her perfect boyfriend cheats on her with her perfect best friend. Now Hazel’s in free fall—until her best friend’s brother, Felix, gives her the perfect idea. Reclaim her power by taking revenge on her cheating ex.
Felix James loves his life. Casual relationships. Loads of surfing. He’s as drama-free as they come. But he can’t stand by when his sister steals her best friend’s boyfriend, and the dude insists it was Hazel’s fault. So Felix vows to help turn Hazel into a girl her ex can’t resist—so then she can break his heart.
With an alliance in place, Hazel’s revenge is all but assured. But with each piece of payback, she feels a stronger attraction to Felix, even though revenge will turn her into a girl Felix could never be with. And soon Hazel has to make an impossible revenge...or Felix, the boy who’s stolen her heart.
WARNING! This book contains betrayal, revenge, and that most tempting vice of all, the bad boy you know you can't have.
257 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2016
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About the author
Heidi R. Kling
14 books457 followersHeidi R. Kling writes books about normal girls in fantastic situations.
Her debut novel SEA (Penguin/Putnam) was a finalist for Northern California Book of the Year," an IndieNext Summer Pick, Goodreads “Mover and Shaker," Scholastic Reading Pick, and Gateway Reader’s Award Finalist among other generous accolades. SEA, which launched June, 2010, is a bittersweet love story set in the aftermath of the devastating 2004 Indonesian tsunami, and is set to relaunch with Entangled Teen December 4 as WHERE I FOUND YOU (Sea series #1) with its sequel WHERE THE SEA TAKES ME out April, 2018!
After earning her MFA in Writing for Children from the New School in New York, Heidi returned to the Bay Area where she lives with her family in a tiny seaside village like the towns in her books.
She's also the author of the acclaimed PAINT MY BODY RED (for fans of Speak and 13 Reasons Why), bestselling romantic comedy NOT OKAY, CUPID and the Spellspinners of Melas County series about feuding witches and warlocks.
Please visit her on twitter (Heidi R. Kling) where she loves to live-tweet TV shows, overuse gifs and chat with her readers about books, love and travel. She's very fortunate to write stories for a living and is grateful to you for reading them!
http://heidirkling.com
Her debut novel SEA (Penguin/Putnam) was a finalist for Northern California Book of the Year," an IndieNext Summer Pick, Goodreads “Mover and Shaker," Scholastic Reading Pick, and Gateway Reader’s Award Finalist among other generous accolades. SEA, which launched June, 2010, is a bittersweet love story set in the aftermath of the devastating 2004 Indonesian tsunami, and is set to relaunch with Entangled Teen December 4 as WHERE I FOUND YOU (Sea series #1) with its sequel WHERE THE SEA TAKES ME out April, 2018!
After earning her MFA in Writing for Children from the New School in New York, Heidi returned to the Bay Area where she lives with her family in a tiny seaside village like the towns in her books.
She's also the author of the acclaimed PAINT MY BODY RED (for fans of Speak and 13 Reasons Why), bestselling romantic comedy NOT OKAY, CUPID and the Spellspinners of Melas County series about feuding witches and warlocks.
Please visit her on twitter (Heidi R. Kling) where she loves to live-tweet TV shows, overuse gifs and chat with her readers about books, love and travel. She's very fortunate to write stories for a living and is grateful to you for reading them!
http://heidirkling.com
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January 3, 2016
"Her wicked revenge, or his wicked heart..."
First of all,this summary got me so excited for this book and thank God that it didn’t let me down.I really enjoyed reading this.There are dual POVs-Hazel the Bazel is a really cute and relatable character and Felix the Cat…well,he’s definitely irresistible.
But there’s more to him than his good looks-he’s really nice, charming and protective.What more can I ask for? The chemistry between them is so lovely and their love is definitely slow-burning.I found it hilarious that pretty much everyone (including their moms!) knew that they totally have a crush on each other since the beginning of time except for them.
The story was really interesting-yes,it’s not completely original (“fake boyfriend” turns into something more -example 1,2,3.) but I’ve loved it nevertheless. I got really attached to these characters and I was rooting for them from the very beginning.The ending was really cute.
You can read this review on BookishFever.
*E-copy provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley.*
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August 11, 2016DNF at 17%
Juvenile and boring. Not interested.
Juvenile and boring. Not interested.
December 31, 2015
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
This book was just one of those cute, fluffy contemporaries that you need to sort of cleanse your reading palette between hard hitting fantasy, dystopian, etc. I read the book in just under 24 hours, and it definitely hit the spot, though wasn't my favourite I've ever read.
In the book, Hazel's best friend Kimmy and boyfriend Jay commit the biggest sin: they get together and cheat on Hazel. As you'd expect, Hazel is devastated, especially considering it all happened in the school cafeteria. To get back at them, Kimmy's brother (I'm thinking twin brother?) Felix cooks up a plan for them - that they get into a fake relationship to make them jealous. Suffice to say, it doesn't turn out for the best, as their 'fake' feelings slowly turn into actual, real feelings. Told in dual PoV, we get to see how both Felix and Hazel deal with their new feelings.
I quite enjoyed the fact that the book offered an insight into both the main character's feelings. However, the voices weren't very distinctive, and seemed very same-y. I liked them as characters, but just wish they were a bit more.
The storyline was very similar to many I've read before, and the whole 'fake relationship to real feelings' trope is one of my favourite in YA books. I don't think I've ever seen one like this though, where it's one of the cheater's brother who came up with the plot. I found the relationship between Hazel and Felix really cute and fluffy, and definitely shipped them. I got very confused at times, because one of Felix's nicknames for Hazel as Basil, and, being English, basil doesn't rhyme with Hazel for me. That definitely took some time getting used to when reading.
All in all, it was a quite enjoyable book. It hit the spot just when I wanted a nice contemporary. However, I think one of the main problems I had with not enjoying it as much, was that I've just read Kasie West's The Fill-In Boyfriend, and that just seemed a bit better executed. I'd still recommend this book, though it may not be my top choice.
This book was just one of those cute, fluffy contemporaries that you need to sort of cleanse your reading palette between hard hitting fantasy, dystopian, etc. I read the book in just under 24 hours, and it definitely hit the spot, though wasn't my favourite I've ever read.
In the book, Hazel's best friend Kimmy and boyfriend Jay commit the biggest sin: they get together and cheat on Hazel. As you'd expect, Hazel is devastated, especially considering it all happened in the school cafeteria. To get back at them, Kimmy's brother (I'm thinking twin brother?) Felix cooks up a plan for them - that they get into a fake relationship to make them jealous. Suffice to say, it doesn't turn out for the best, as their 'fake' feelings slowly turn into actual, real feelings. Told in dual PoV, we get to see how both Felix and Hazel deal with their new feelings.
I quite enjoyed the fact that the book offered an insight into both the main character's feelings. However, the voices weren't very distinctive, and seemed very same-y. I liked them as characters, but just wish they were a bit more.
The storyline was very similar to many I've read before, and the whole 'fake relationship to real feelings' trope is one of my favourite in YA books. I don't think I've ever seen one like this though, where it's one of the cheater's brother who came up with the plot. I found the relationship between Hazel and Felix really cute and fluffy, and definitely shipped them. I got very confused at times, because one of Felix's nicknames for Hazel as Basil, and, being English, basil doesn't rhyme with Hazel for me. That definitely took some time getting used to when reading.
All in all, it was a quite enjoyable book. It hit the spot just when I wanted a nice contemporary. However, I think one of the main problems I had with not enjoying it as much, was that I've just read Kasie West's The Fill-In Boyfriend, and that just seemed a bit better executed. I'd still recommend this book, though it may not be my top choice.
May 30, 2017
This would have been decent, bordering on fun, but for goodness sake politics does not belong in this kind of book!
December 28, 2015
*I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
~This review will also appear on A Leisure Moment~
Not Okay, Cupid can be described in three words: romance, renegade, and recommended. Things have always gone well for Hazel McAllister: perfect boyfriend, perfect grades, and a perfect plan for her life—until everything changes in one day. One day is all it takes for her to end up single, without a best friend, and kissing Felix James. Felix James (!), of all people! Now all she wants is revenge, and Felix is offering his services. Unfortunately, the thing she least expects to happen happens, and she finds herself wanting to spend time with her coconspirator instead of with her uptight ex-boyfriend. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching and the promise of being crowned Cupid and Psyche on her shoulders, Hazel Basil will have to decide whose arrow has struck her.
Has anyone seen Friday Night Lights? When I thought of Felix James I thought of Tim Riggins, only without the drunken predisposition. The “Player of La Playa” and stereotypical bad boy that didn’t realize he had feelings for the straight A student and his little sister’s best friend until he couldn’t get her out of his mind. Half the story was told through his eyes, so, instead of seeing him as such, I got to learn about his heart and hidden intelligence slowly and surely. Yes, he was the bad boy with the heart of gold, but I loved him for it. Plus, he could cook. The scene with him in a pink apron is permanently etched into my brain in the most hilarious and wanted ways. However, he did know his boundaries, and those shortcomings didn’t fit into Hazel’s plan.
After losing her father a few years ago, Hazel knew that she had to prove to her mother that she could make it when she left home. They had a great relationship, and I always enjoy when an author includes a healthy mother-daughter bond. Instead of having friends to go to, when Hazel lost her best friend, she leaned on her mother. Constantly, she had to remind herself that she was only a teenager and didn’t have to have her life together by the time she graduated, which is one of the main reasons that I liked her. She wanted to have it together so much that it became a need, looking at the burgeoning issue of teens everywhere: having nothing work out as it should or how it was supposed to. With sass and smarts, she’s a character that drove this story forward.
Why did this couple work so well, you ask? Because they were complete opposites! I like the cliché of opposites attracting, another reason that Felix reminded me of Tim Riggins, only with a little more motivation. When it got down to the scheme of things, having everything in common didn’t make for a successful relationship.
For a Valentine’s Day tale of epic proportions, love in all the wrong (or maybe it’s right?) places, and opposites coming together to form a cataclysmic duo, I highly recommend this book! 2016 is looking promising for new releases, and Not Okay, Cupid definitely has a spot on my list.
~This review will also appear on A Leisure Moment~
Not Okay, Cupid can be described in three words: romance, renegade, and recommended. Things have always gone well for Hazel McAllister: perfect boyfriend, perfect grades, and a perfect plan for her life—until everything changes in one day. One day is all it takes for her to end up single, without a best friend, and kissing Felix James. Felix James (!), of all people! Now all she wants is revenge, and Felix is offering his services. Unfortunately, the thing she least expects to happen happens, and she finds herself wanting to spend time with her coconspirator instead of with her uptight ex-boyfriend. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching and the promise of being crowned Cupid and Psyche on her shoulders, Hazel Basil will have to decide whose arrow has struck her.
Has anyone seen Friday Night Lights? When I thought of Felix James I thought of Tim Riggins, only without the drunken predisposition. The “Player of La Playa” and stereotypical bad boy that didn’t realize he had feelings for the straight A student and his little sister’s best friend until he couldn’t get her out of his mind. Half the story was told through his eyes, so, instead of seeing him as such, I got to learn about his heart and hidden intelligence slowly and surely. Yes, he was the bad boy with the heart of gold, but I loved him for it. Plus, he could cook. The scene with him in a pink apron is permanently etched into my brain in the most hilarious and wanted ways. However, he did know his boundaries, and those shortcomings didn’t fit into Hazel’s plan.
After losing her father a few years ago, Hazel knew that she had to prove to her mother that she could make it when she left home. They had a great relationship, and I always enjoy when an author includes a healthy mother-daughter bond. Instead of having friends to go to, when Hazel lost her best friend, she leaned on her mother. Constantly, she had to remind herself that she was only a teenager and didn’t have to have her life together by the time she graduated, which is one of the main reasons that I liked her. She wanted to have it together so much that it became a need, looking at the burgeoning issue of teens everywhere: having nothing work out as it should or how it was supposed to. With sass and smarts, she’s a character that drove this story forward.
Why did this couple work so well, you ask? Because they were complete opposites! I like the cliché of opposites attracting, another reason that Felix reminded me of Tim Riggins, only with a little more motivation. When it got down to the scheme of things, having everything in common didn’t make for a successful relationship.
For a Valentine’s Day tale of epic proportions, love in all the wrong (or maybe it’s right?) places, and opposites coming together to form a cataclysmic duo, I highly recommend this book! 2016 is looking promising for new releases, and Not Okay, Cupid definitely has a spot on my list.
January 27, 2016
Hazel has her entire future planned out. She and her boyfriend are going to get into the same college, then the same grad school, and then they’ll have 2.5 kids together and live in a house with a white picket fence. At least that was the plan until he cheated on her with her best friend Kimmy. Now Hazel doesn’t know what to do. Luckily, someone else does. Felix the Player of La Playa (also Kimmy’s older brother) has a plan for revenge.
This book had so much potential. I really mean that. The premise of this book was great, but the execution was not. The whole book is very surfacey. I felt like there was the potential to go in depth several times with the characters (since Hazel’s dad had died and Felix’s was out of the picture) but nothing ever happened. The book just stayed on the surface when it could have been so much deeper. The story really would have benefited from some character development throughout, but I feel like all of the character development (and there wasn’t even very much) was packed into the last few chapters of the book. This made it hard for me to really care too much about the characters. They didn’t seem deserving of my feelings.
Another thing that seriously bugged throughout was the multitude of inconsistencies that this book had. First Felix’s eyes are blue–glacier blue. Then they’re “sweet chocolate brown”. Next they’re green, only to end up turning back to brown by the end of the story. Other inconsistencies: Does Felix have his surfboard or not? When did they get out of the car? Did Hazel see Felix waving from the shore or not? Does Hazel see Felix while he’s standing by the punch bowl or is the first time she sees him out on the dance floor? Just A LOT of inconsistencies that made it hard to lose myself in the story. I ended up having to reread certain pages to make sure that I didn’t miss something that was there. It almost seems like the author had the beginning and the end of a scene planned out, but then forgot about what she had planned while she was writing the middle. Just very frustrating as a reader.
The last thing that I was so confused about was the relationship between Felix and Kimmy. Okay, we know they’re siblings and we find out pretty early on that Felix is older than Kimmy. But at the same time I thought Kimmy and Hazel were the same age and we know Hazel is a senior…so does that make Kimmy and Felix twins? But that’s never mentioned and I feel like if they were twins, that would have been said at least once. Finally we find out (very near the end of the book) that Felix is older than Kimmy, but he was held back a year so they’re in the same grade. I just feel like this should have been explained much earlier in the book. Or Kimmy and Hazel should have just been juniors or something.
Overall, I was not happy with this book. As I said earlier, there was so much untapped potential! Based on their family situations, Kling really had the opportunity to make us care about these characters but she didn’t capitalize on it. I just feel really frustrated as a reader because I can see what this book could have been but wasn’t.
Overall Rating: 2
Language: Moderate
Violence: Mild
Smoking/Drinking: Mild
Sexual Content: Moderate
Note: I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book had so much potential. I really mean that. The premise of this book was great, but the execution was not. The whole book is very surfacey. I felt like there was the potential to go in depth several times with the characters (since Hazel’s dad had died and Felix’s was out of the picture) but nothing ever happened. The book just stayed on the surface when it could have been so much deeper. The story really would have benefited from some character development throughout, but I feel like all of the character development (and there wasn’t even very much) was packed into the last few chapters of the book. This made it hard for me to really care too much about the characters. They didn’t seem deserving of my feelings.
Another thing that seriously bugged throughout was the multitude of inconsistencies that this book had. First Felix’s eyes are blue–glacier blue. Then they’re “sweet chocolate brown”. Next they’re green, only to end up turning back to brown by the end of the story. Other inconsistencies: Does Felix have his surfboard or not? When did they get out of the car? Did Hazel see Felix waving from the shore or not? Does Hazel see Felix while he’s standing by the punch bowl or is the first time she sees him out on the dance floor? Just A LOT of inconsistencies that made it hard to lose myself in the story. I ended up having to reread certain pages to make sure that I didn’t miss something that was there. It almost seems like the author had the beginning and the end of a scene planned out, but then forgot about what she had planned while she was writing the middle. Just very frustrating as a reader.
The last thing that I was so confused about was the relationship between Felix and Kimmy. Okay, we know they’re siblings and we find out pretty early on that Felix is older than Kimmy. But at the same time I thought Kimmy and Hazel were the same age and we know Hazel is a senior…so does that make Kimmy and Felix twins? But that’s never mentioned and I feel like if they were twins, that would have been said at least once. Finally we find out (very near the end of the book) that Felix is older than Kimmy, but he was held back a year so they’re in the same grade. I just feel like this should have been explained much earlier in the book. Or Kimmy and Hazel should have just been juniors or something.
Overall, I was not happy with this book. As I said earlier, there was so much untapped potential! Based on their family situations, Kling really had the opportunity to make us care about these characters but she didn’t capitalize on it. I just feel really frustrated as a reader because I can see what this book could have been but wasn’t.
Overall Rating: 2
Language: Moderate
Violence: Mild
Smoking/Drinking: Mild
Sexual Content: Moderate
Note: I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
February 22, 2016
This had teen angst written all over it, which is right up my alley, and I was not disappointed. Hazel is heartbroken when her boyfriend cheats on her with her best friend, Kimmy. When Kimmy's older brother, Felix, comes up with a plan to get back at the two cheaters, Hazel's heartbreak turns to anger and she's ready for revenge. Things go from zero to awkward in under a minute when Hazel and Felix share a steamy kiss in the cafeteria to prove a point. Lifelong friends with a complicated relationship, each begin to see the other in a new light. But this is teen romance, so there is no easy path to happiness. Hazel thinks Felix is a player, and Felix thinks he's not good enough for Hazel, regardless of their budding feelings for one another.
Plot
The plot centers around Felix and Hazel's relationship and their revenge plot. Even though the reader is perfectly aware these two belong together, the assumptions and miscommunication drives conflict. It's not especially groundbreaking and there's no real plot twist, but it's a satisfying fun, fast read.
Characters
I liked Felix and Hazel, and they were both well developed. At times, though, they sounded too much alike. Told from dual points of view, I found them thinking in similar patterns and using the same phrases far too often for such different people. On the other hand, best friend, Kimmy, and ex-boyfriend, Jay, were harder to believe. I know best friends steal boyfriends, but Kimmy never came across as developed enough for me to really understand what drove her to do that. And Jay never made sense to me. I never understood why Hazel would ever date him, much less want him back. He was pretty two-dimensional.
Ending
I liked the way the story wrapped up, that it wasn't an easy path to get there, and that might have been the only real surprise for me.
What Didn't Work for Me
1. Hazel/Jay. I don't see these two being together at all and Hazel seemed to get over him rather quickly.
2. Dueling POVs. As I mentioned above, the two characters sounded too much like each other, I often had to look back to see who it was.
3. Flat Supporting Characters. I never saw Kimmy and Jay as real people. They served a purpose in the story, but they didn't get any real development.
What I Enjoyed About Not Okay Cupid
1. Felix/Hazel. These two had a ton of chemistry from the opening scene, even before the whole cheating thing teamed them up.
2. Angsty romance. My favorite kind and this one had it in spades.
3. Revenge. Although the main plot was about extracting revenge, it didn't unfold as planned, and that made the ultimate revenge so much sweeter.
4. The locales. Living in So. Cal, even though the seaside town was fictional, I could totally picture as any of the beach communities near here, which added a sense of realism.
5. High school drama. It's nice to know that some things never change, no matter how long it's been since I graduated.
Bottom Line
Not Okay Cupid is a sweet romance that manages to contain a fair amount of heat. A fun, fast read.
Disclaimer
I was provided with a copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Plot
The plot centers around Felix and Hazel's relationship and their revenge plot. Even though the reader is perfectly aware these two belong together, the assumptions and miscommunication drives conflict. It's not especially groundbreaking and there's no real plot twist, but it's a satisfying fun, fast read.
Characters
I liked Felix and Hazel, and they were both well developed. At times, though, they sounded too much alike. Told from dual points of view, I found them thinking in similar patterns and using the same phrases far too often for such different people. On the other hand, best friend, Kimmy, and ex-boyfriend, Jay, were harder to believe. I know best friends steal boyfriends, but Kimmy never came across as developed enough for me to really understand what drove her to do that. And Jay never made sense to me. I never understood why Hazel would ever date him, much less want him back. He was pretty two-dimensional.
Ending
I liked the way the story wrapped up, that it wasn't an easy path to get there, and that might have been the only real surprise for me.
What Didn't Work for Me
1. Hazel/Jay. I don't see these two being together at all and Hazel seemed to get over him rather quickly.
2. Dueling POVs. As I mentioned above, the two characters sounded too much like each other, I often had to look back to see who it was.
3. Flat Supporting Characters. I never saw Kimmy and Jay as real people. They served a purpose in the story, but they didn't get any real development.
What I Enjoyed About Not Okay Cupid
1. Felix/Hazel. These two had a ton of chemistry from the opening scene, even before the whole cheating thing teamed them up.
2. Angsty romance. My favorite kind and this one had it in spades.
3. Revenge. Although the main plot was about extracting revenge, it didn't unfold as planned, and that made the ultimate revenge so much sweeter.
4. The locales. Living in So. Cal, even though the seaside town was fictional, I could totally picture as any of the beach communities near here, which added a sense of realism.
5. High school drama. It's nice to know that some things never change, no matter how long it's been since I graduated.
Bottom Line
Not Okay Cupid is a sweet romance that manages to contain a fair amount of heat. A fun, fast read.
Disclaimer
I was provided with a copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
January 11, 2016
It's around 2.5 Stars but I will round of up- because I did like the second half
This kinda reminded me of She's All That with a dash of Ten Things I Hate About you, thrown the bad boy turned lover boy....
So your classic highschool cute & fluffy.
But I was not a fan of the first half. It was too melodramatic for me. And my biggest issue with the book: I really didn't like Felix's POV.
BUT saying this... It gets better, way better. The second half of the book, was the classic sigh-worthy cute & fluffy and I ended up adoring both Felix and Hazel.
This is not so much plot driven. Well, it doesn't have any surprising twists and turns- nope it's your classic sweet high school romp and I enjoyed it.
The writing style left me a bit ambiguous, I am not sure exactly if it was only the POV of Felix- it felt rather a bit fake. I know that sounds odd, but I kept thinking this isn't how a teenage boy thinks... or speaks... I didn't feel the same about Hazels however. I like her voice. Though I wouldn't say that I was wowed by Kling's prose, I also didn't dislike it- well except for the previously mentioned issue.
Thankfully this is mostly character driven. And you know I love character driven stories! The two MCs got more interesting as we get to know them. From what looked at the beginning two uber-stereotypical characters, we got two interesting and realistic feeling teens. I loved their boarding scenes. The villains in this, however never change. They the same totally over the top, selfish cliches- we never get to see another side of them. I kept wondering how Hazel ever was friends with them.
Still sweet, fun and cute, if you don't mind Felix' POV or the stereotyping. I also did like the little cupid bits!
If you a lover of Entangled Crush or the genre it's worth a try.
This kinda reminded me of She's All That with a dash of Ten Things I Hate About you, thrown the bad boy turned lover boy....
So your classic highschool cute & fluffy.
But I was not a fan of the first half. It was too melodramatic for me. And my biggest issue with the book: I really didn't like Felix's POV.
BUT saying this... It gets better, way better. The second half of the book, was the classic sigh-worthy cute & fluffy and I ended up adoring both Felix and Hazel.
This is not so much plot driven. Well, it doesn't have any surprising twists and turns- nope it's your classic sweet high school romp and I enjoyed it.
The writing style left me a bit ambiguous, I am not sure exactly if it was only the POV of Felix- it felt rather a bit fake. I know that sounds odd, but I kept thinking this isn't how a teenage boy thinks... or speaks... I didn't feel the same about Hazels however. I like her voice. Though I wouldn't say that I was wowed by Kling's prose, I also didn't dislike it- well except for the previously mentioned issue.
Thankfully this is mostly character driven. And you know I love character driven stories! The two MCs got more interesting as we get to know them. From what looked at the beginning two uber-stereotypical characters, we got two interesting and realistic feeling teens. I loved their boarding scenes. The villains in this, however never change. They the same totally over the top, selfish cliches- we never get to see another side of them. I kept wondering how Hazel ever was friends with them.
Still sweet, fun and cute, if you don't mind Felix' POV or the stereotyping. I also did like the little cupid bits!
If you a lover of Entangled Crush or the genre it's worth a try.
January 13, 2016
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
February 13, 2016
This review can also be viewed at Beatrice Learns To Read.
I received a digital ARC of this book from Entangled Publishing, LLC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. By no means have my review been affected and/or influenced.
Not Okay? Yeah. It isn’t. This book is barely okay.
Hazel has had her future planned out for her and her boyfriend, but when she finds out that her boyfriend was cheating on her with her best friend, everything falls apart. *insert eye roll gif here* Okay, not really everything, but you get the idea. Enter Felix James, said (ex) best friend’s brother and hero to the rescue. Felix has the perfect plan, what better way to heal a broken heart than to get even?
Stretch that whole synopsis, insert silly nonsense in between and add a cheesy (and foreseeable) ending to conclude everything, and there you have it. Here’s Not Okay, Cupid for you.
First of all, everything was way too fast. Reading the book felt like I started right in the middle. There was no build up and it basically lacked in the back story department. The Cupid and Psyche reference in the first few chapters was also something I didn’t get so I won’t go over that. Moreover, I noticed how this books is very high school but not really. I mean, the setting was in high school, the characters were in high school but they act like they’re in their pre-teens. There were a lot of high school cliches as well or more like how high schooler’s are portrayed in books that I don’t even know if what real high school is like anymore.
Anyway, let’s talk about the characters. Hazel, the main character I never liked. She’s whiny and self-centered. I just couldn’t sympathize to her at all. Well, maybe just a little. I’m on her side every time Jay and Kimmy’s cheating asses were present. Speaking of Kimmy, the boyfriend thief slash ex-bestfriend, I was expecting someone that I would really hate. The book did warn me in bold text how it contains betrayal and whatnot but Kimmy… she’s just pathetic. It was one of the reasons why it was difficult to sympathize with Hazel. She’s way better than Kimmy, and Jay is just a jerk, it’s not like she lost such a great asset. But of course, cheating is cheating and with Hazel’s situation, it’s pretty terrible but I just couldn’t get myself to feels sorry for her. (I’m not saying it’s her fault, though.)
And Felix, he doesn’t strike me as a bad boy like the book says he is. He’s more like someone who’s on the contrary just to be “cool”. He sleeps around, common bad boy description. But the bad boy aura? There were none. That’s why I find it absurd that the revenge/make Jay jealous suggestion came from him. He even has a nickname for Hazel. How cute… NOT. But the thing that really irks me the most is how Felix sounds like a girl. He sounds like Hazel. Not good at all.
I did enjoy some parts especially with Hazel and Felix’s silly banters. But the rest is just fluff that didn’t work on me. Not to mention that the narration was too”talky” making me skim a whole lot of pages until I reach the last parts. And like I said, the ending was predictable. It wasn’t something I haven’t read before.
Honestly, I was looking forward to reading this book. I was looking forward to the romance but Felix and Hazel just lacked chemistry. I also wanted to see more of the “revenge” plot, I always wanted justice for characters who are unjustly treated but I wasn’t satisfied with how things went down with Not Okay, Cupid.
I received a digital ARC of this book from Entangled Publishing, LLC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. By no means have my review been affected and/or influenced.
Not Okay? Yeah. It isn’t. This book is barely okay.
Hazel has had her future planned out for her and her boyfriend, but when she finds out that her boyfriend was cheating on her with her best friend, everything falls apart. *insert eye roll gif here* Okay, not really everything, but you get the idea. Enter Felix James, said (ex) best friend’s brother and hero to the rescue. Felix has the perfect plan, what better way to heal a broken heart than to get even?
Stretch that whole synopsis, insert silly nonsense in between and add a cheesy (and foreseeable) ending to conclude everything, and there you have it. Here’s Not Okay, Cupid for you.
First of all, everything was way too fast. Reading the book felt like I started right in the middle. There was no build up and it basically lacked in the back story department. The Cupid and Psyche reference in the first few chapters was also something I didn’t get so I won’t go over that. Moreover, I noticed how this books is very high school but not really. I mean, the setting was in high school, the characters were in high school but they act like they’re in their pre-teens. There were a lot of high school cliches as well or more like how high schooler’s are portrayed in books that I don’t even know if what real high school is like anymore.
Anyway, let’s talk about the characters. Hazel, the main character I never liked. She’s whiny and self-centered. I just couldn’t sympathize to her at all. Well, maybe just a little. I’m on her side every time Jay and Kimmy’s cheating asses were present. Speaking of Kimmy, the boyfriend thief slash ex-bestfriend, I was expecting someone that I would really hate. The book did warn me in bold text how it contains betrayal and whatnot but Kimmy… she’s just pathetic. It was one of the reasons why it was difficult to sympathize with Hazel. She’s way better than Kimmy, and Jay is just a jerk, it’s not like she lost such a great asset. But of course, cheating is cheating and with Hazel’s situation, it’s pretty terrible but I just couldn’t get myself to feels sorry for her. (I’m not saying it’s her fault, though.)
And Felix, he doesn’t strike me as a bad boy like the book says he is. He’s more like someone who’s on the contrary just to be “cool”. He sleeps around, common bad boy description. But the bad boy aura? There were none. That’s why I find it absurd that the revenge/make Jay jealous suggestion came from him. He even has a nickname for Hazel. How cute… NOT. But the thing that really irks me the most is how Felix sounds like a girl. He sounds like Hazel. Not good at all.
I did enjoy some parts especially with Hazel and Felix’s silly banters. But the rest is just fluff that didn’t work on me. Not to mention that the narration was too”talky” making me skim a whole lot of pages until I reach the last parts. And like I said, the ending was predictable. It wasn’t something I haven’t read before.
Honestly, I was looking forward to reading this book. I was looking forward to the romance but Felix and Hazel just lacked chemistry. I also wanted to see more of the “revenge” plot, I always wanted justice for characters who are unjustly treated but I wasn’t satisfied with how things went down with Not Okay, Cupid.
December 19, 2015
Not Okay Cupid!!! First things first: I received an ARC through NetGalley.
The book comes out january 11th and you should totally check it out.
For me this book is a total 5 star book, cause at least the book has everything that I need in a good story.
The writing is really good, there is just a wonderful sense of humor and the characters are written so well. I very much enjoyed that.
Then we have the story. Hazel finds her boyfriend and her best friend being all over each other at school. Her bestfriends brother, Felix, comes up with a revenge plan. And so the fake relationship between these two starts. AND I LOVE IT!!!! (Seriously. Fake relationships? Yes, please, count me in!!!) I loved that it wasn't a fake relationship between Hazel and some random guy but the fact that Felix and Hazel go way back. That for her, he was always that annoying brother of her best friend but through them faking their relationship, she actually saw another side of him. (Yes, I'm totally swooning over this story.)
I loved the characters. Hazel. Felix. I loved the relationship that both these characters had with their mothers. Kimmy and Jay. Oh well. A story just has to have these characters that you constantly want to punch in the face as soon as they show up.
Overall this was just such a wonderful story, the love was build up really nice and sweet. It wasn't rushed. It was great. Also a super fast read, if it weren't for my need to watch christmas movies all day long or me lying on the floor thinking about the Haven series finale, I would have finished the book a lot earlier.)
The book comes out january 11th and you should totally check it out.
For me this book is a total 5 star book, cause at least the book has everything that I need in a good story.
The writing is really good, there is just a wonderful sense of humor and the characters are written so well. I very much enjoyed that.
Then we have the story. Hazel finds her boyfriend and her best friend being all over each other at school. Her bestfriends brother, Felix, comes up with a revenge plan. And so the fake relationship between these two starts. AND I LOVE IT!!!! (Seriously. Fake relationships? Yes, please, count me in!!!) I loved that it wasn't a fake relationship between Hazel and some random guy but the fact that Felix and Hazel go way back. That for her, he was always that annoying brother of her best friend but through them faking their relationship, she actually saw another side of him. (Yes, I'm totally swooning over this story.)
I loved the characters. Hazel. Felix. I loved the relationship that both these characters had with their mothers. Kimmy and Jay. Oh well. A story just has to have these characters that you constantly want to punch in the face as soon as they show up.
Overall this was just such a wonderful story, the love was build up really nice and sweet. It wasn't rushed. It was great. Also a super fast read, if it weren't for my need to watch christmas movies all day long or me lying on the floor thinking about the Haven series finale, I would have finished the book a lot earlier.)
January 12, 2016
I was a bit skeptical if I will like this book when I first saw it in Entangled Teen’s request list but I was seriously craving for some light and fluffy read and THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THIS BOOK HAS BROUGHT ME.
I wasn’t really a fan of the “falling-for-your-bestfriend’s-brother” trope. I haven’t read that much books that falls into this category and I’m not a big fan of third-wheels!!!
This book got me hooked from the get-go, I adored the main characters, Hazel and Felix. Hazel is smart, charming and very relatable. I love her relationship with her mom! It’s open and honest.
Felix might be presented as a bad boy, but this guy surprised me big time. I love that he actually cares for both ladies, Hazel and his sister Kimmy, but he chose to side with Hazel because she was the victim, but I think it’s more because of his feelings towards Hazel. His bad boy personality wasn’t actually shown, it was just told and from what I’ve seen in him from the start, he’s actually a softie and I personally loved reading from his POV.
I love the chemistry between Felix and Hazel and I truly enjoyed reading their romance in alternating POVs. It helped a lot for the story to flow and develop.
The writing style was simple but very effective. It made me swoon many times that I expected. Honestly, this book was such a big awesome surprise! It’s like I was given more than I expected and I really appreciated it! I definitely recommend this book if you’re craving for a light, fast read with lots of fluff!
I wasn’t really a fan of the “falling-for-your-bestfriend’s-brother” trope. I haven’t read that much books that falls into this category and I’m not a big fan of third-wheels!!!
This book got me hooked from the get-go, I adored the main characters, Hazel and Felix. Hazel is smart, charming and very relatable. I love her relationship with her mom! It’s open and honest.
Felix might be presented as a bad boy, but this guy surprised me big time. I love that he actually cares for both ladies, Hazel and his sister Kimmy, but he chose to side with Hazel because she was the victim, but I think it’s more because of his feelings towards Hazel. His bad boy personality wasn’t actually shown, it was just told and from what I’ve seen in him from the start, he’s actually a softie and I personally loved reading from his POV.
I love the chemistry between Felix and Hazel and I truly enjoyed reading their romance in alternating POVs. It helped a lot for the story to flow and develop.
The writing style was simple but very effective. It made me swoon many times that I expected. Honestly, this book was such a big awesome surprise! It’s like I was given more than I expected and I really appreciated it! I definitely recommend this book if you’re craving for a light, fast read with lots of fluff!
August 27, 2016
WARNING! This book contains betrayal, revenge, and that most tempting vice of all, the bad boy you know you can’t have.
Again, loved it! Don't know why but I really enjoy Entangled Crush's this innocent love.
Half of the book went like a flash, I was like "Woah, I am already 50% done?".
Loved the characters, I loved that Felix was not the cliché bad boy character, he was a player but he was good.
Liked Hazel, she was brave, I liked it, she didn't cry for Jay, didn't beg for him to be back, and instantly wanted to take her revenge. In other cases they just pretend to be with someone to make them jealous in order for them to come back them, here that was not the case, which was good.
I really felt sorry fro Kimmy though, but wow, the way she tried to justify their backstabbing... I am glad that she got what she deserved, and that was actually good for her, finally opened her eyes, hopefully...
I was there alone—an arrow piercing my heart.
Not okay, Cupid. Not friggin’ okay.
I loved them together, I would have loved to see more surfing, since that was their inside joke, that was their shared secret, and common interest. One time wasn't enough, I wanted them to go to more dances. And I definitely wanted more of their mothers, since they were cool and hilarious, even though I didn't like that Felix's mother didn't really punish Kimmy for her wrongdoing... I think who-who, ut she should have done something, reprimanded her daughter.
Overall, it was a fun, irritating but cute story.
Again, loved it! Don't know why but I really enjoy Entangled Crush's this innocent love.
Half of the book went like a flash, I was like "Woah, I am already 50% done?".
Loved the characters, I loved that Felix was not the cliché bad boy character, he was a player but he was good.
Liked Hazel, she was brave, I liked it, she didn't cry for Jay, didn't beg for him to be back, and instantly wanted to take her revenge. In other cases they just pretend to be with someone to make them jealous in order for them to come back them, here that was not the case, which was good.
I really felt sorry fro Kimmy though, but wow, the way she tried to justify their backstabbing... I am glad that she got what she deserved, and that was actually good for her, finally opened her eyes, hopefully...
I was there alone—an arrow piercing my heart.
Not okay, Cupid. Not friggin’ okay.
I loved them together, I would have loved to see more surfing, since that was their inside joke, that was their shared secret, and common interest. One time wasn't enough, I wanted them to go to more dances. And I definitely wanted more of their mothers, since they were cool and hilarious, even though I didn't like that Felix's mother didn't really punish Kimmy for her wrongdoing... I think who-who, ut she should have done something, reprimanded her daughter.
Overall, it was a fun, irritating but cute story.
December 29, 2015
This book is a light, cute and fast read. I flew through it in no time! It's pretty funny, too. And straight to the point. Hazel catches her bestfriend and boyfriend getting chummy with each other in the school cafeteria, confronts them, and her idiot 'ex-boyfriend' says something like 'it just happened' and all that BS, making it out like he only went out with Hazel because of her brain, straight A student that she is. So Hazel is all like, Boy, you are going down. Thus the revenge plan. Her accomplice? Her bestfriend's brother, Felix James.
The story is told in both Hazel and Felix's point of view. There really isn't much that distinguishes one POV from the other but I really like Felix's personality. He is so sweet! Too bad her sister is a spoiled brat, not to mention delusional. That girl needs a reality check. I wondered for a long time how Felix can be in the same grade as her sister and for a moment I thought maybe they're twins? Got my answer almost near the end of the book.
Anyway, Hazel and Felix are adorable together! I can tell they're a great pair ever since they were kids. I found their casual conversations really interesting and fun to read. Obviously the revenge plan is sure to develop something between the two but I'm glad that it didn't create too much drama. Overall, I liked Not Okay Cupid. Teens are surely going to enjoy this book a lot.
*Thank you NetGalley and Entangled for the ARC of this book.
The story is told in both Hazel and Felix's point of view. There really isn't much that distinguishes one POV from the other but I really like Felix's personality. He is so sweet! Too bad her sister is a spoiled brat, not to mention delusional. That girl needs a reality check. I wondered for a long time how Felix can be in the same grade as her sister and for a moment I thought maybe they're twins? Got my answer almost near the end of the book.
Anyway, Hazel and Felix are adorable together! I can tell they're a great pair ever since they were kids. I found their casual conversations really interesting and fun to read. Obviously the revenge plan is sure to develop something between the two but I'm glad that it didn't create too much drama. Overall, I liked Not Okay Cupid. Teens are surely going to enjoy this book a lot.
*Thank you NetGalley and Entangled for the ARC of this book.
January 4, 2016
Love, love, love. It's like the Beatles could see into the future to the swoony-ness that is Hazel Basil and Felix James (aka Felix the Cat and Player of La Playa) when they came up with the song "All You Need Is Love." I've...if I'm being honest...not understood the appeal of holiday themed books before reading Heidi R. Kling's Not Okay, Cupid, but now I may become a holiday YA romance aficionado...if that's possible.
I loved their witty banter, and I thought the off-feeling of going against what you really want as displayed by both characters was very realistic. I can't wait to read other rom-coms from Heidi R. Kling, and I'm fairly certain that they'll also keep me up way past my bedtime as this one did!
Now, I need to know what everyone I know's fave Classic Sads are. :)
I loved their witty banter, and I thought the off-feeling of going against what you really want as displayed by both characters was very realistic. I can't wait to read other rom-coms from Heidi R. Kling, and I'm fairly certain that they'll also keep me up way past my bedtime as this one did!
Now, I need to know what everyone I know's fave Classic Sads are. :)
January 10, 2016
3 stars
Not Okay Cupid was a sweet and cute read just wished there was a little less inner monologues going on as it did get a little repetitive at times.
The characters were entertaining and the plot was ok.
I think Not Okay Cupid would be a hit with a younger reader.
Thank you Entangled Crush via NetGalley for the advance copy.
Not Okay Cupid was a sweet and cute read just wished there was a little less inner monologues going on as it did get a little repetitive at times.
The characters were entertaining and the plot was ok.
I think Not Okay Cupid would be a hit with a younger reader.
Thank you Entangled Crush via NetGalley for the advance copy.
May 18, 2016
4.5 Stars
Loved this! Super cute and only under $3 on Amazon Kindle •o•
Loved this! Super cute and only under $3 on Amazon Kindle •o•
January 20, 2016
*4.5 stars*
Thank you Entangled: Crush for this ARC. Thank you so much! :)
First off, I am so mad at myself for not getting to this book sooner. I blame it on my horrible reading slump and most of all ME. I don’t know what I was thinking, I don’t know what my reading slump was thinking, getting in the way of me and this gem of a book.
Okay, okay. So Hazel pretty much has a perfectly planned life but as you can tell from the summary, her plans go down the drain when her boyfriend cheats on her with her best friend. Together with her best friend’s brother, Felix James, she plans the seemingly perfect revenge that she thinks she needs to move on.
Hazel is a character I could really relate to and connect with on an emotional level. I felt all the emotions she felt throughout the book and was furious when her boyfriend cheated on her. To make matters worst her boyfriend dumps her in front of practically, the entire student body. The way she reacts to it is very realistic and you can’t blame her for wanting to get revenge, even though you maybe wouldn’t have done the same thing. I mean, cheat on your girlfriend who is so devoted to you, with her best friend? Yeah, it’s cliche but still so damn low.
I liked how Hazel was smart and witty at the same time. She also had a great relationship with her mom and it reminded me of my relationship with my mom. They have this policy where it’s the truth in exchange for freedom and I was just like, “DUDE. SAME.” Lots of times in YA the parents are either absent or present and always pestering their kids for info. With Hazel and her mom there’s a mutual respect and understanding that I think is vital to a healthy mother-daughter relationship.
Felix James. I took to Felix almost instantly. He had a very happy-go-lucky attitude which made him very likable. He’s known as The Player of La Playa and Hazel refers to him as that several times. It was always casual relationships and hookups for him until he started getting closer to Hazel. Due to his player status and charming ways, he is greatly underestimated and lots of time judged by others. Truth be told, even Hazel underestimated his depth in the beginning. She was pleasantly surprised to learn that he did in fact have a lot of admirable qualities about him like, good work ethics and unparalleled loyalty.
It was really good getting to know the real him. Turns out he is a big softie with a protective side to him that can be seen when he’s with Hazel. He was there for her even long before “Operation Revenge” and only in hindsight did she notice that.
Not only that, he also cooks, bakes and surfs, among other things. He will keep surprising you throughout the book with his little gestures that so clearly shows that he cares. He’s one of those people that don’t excel in school because they lean more towards hands-on activities than the more theoretical learning in class.
I know I’m gushing but he is so swoon worthy and just the kind of guy I always fall for. Witty, easy going, sincere, smart and a huge sweetheart. A perfect mix of spontaneous and responsible. Did I mention he cooks and bakes?
In wasn’t all good for him though. Despite being cocky on the outside, on the inside he was somewhat insecure. He didn’t feel like he deserved Hazel because for him she hung the moon and he was just… him.
Their relationship is so cutesy and it’s one of those budding romances that’s been a long time in the making where even they don’t realize that they’ve fallen for each other. They both have a great sense of humor so their banter was extremely fun to read and oftentimes hilarious. They are just so perfect for each other and ugh, I don’t even know how to explain it in words. They would drop everything to be with the other if need be.
So, yes, their romance is credible and I SHIP.
Now for the cheater, Jay.
I’m telling you the guy had no redeeming qualities about him. On top of cheating on Hazel, he tried to make it seem natural and put it on God, saying it was a test.
So, not only was he a cheater, he was one who couldn’t fess up. Classic. Frankly, all he cared about was being crowned Cupid in their school’s Valentine’s dance. Freaking conceited, he had it in his head that he was some Heaven sent gift.
Hazel’s now ex-best friend, Kimmy, I don’t know what to say about her. She had the nerve to be annoyed at Hazel after stabbing her in the back. I mean, the only thing worse than being cheated on is having your best friend in on it. But, no, Kimmy is convinced that it’s true love and completely ditches the concept of hoes before bros.
Suffice it to say, if the author’s intention was to have readers pissed off at Jay and Kimmy, well, she did a great job. She pushed all the right buttons and I couldn’t stand them and their stupidity.
The writing had something quite unique to it as it seemed to breathe life into the characters and made all of them so real.
While not completely original, the “fake relationship to real feelings” trope was properly executed and believable. The pacing was at times a bit slow but it quickly picked up.
To sum it up, this is is a fluffy, fun, light read that will have you laughing, squealing and leave you in a good mood. Fans of this trope should definitely pick this up and if you’re new to this trope, this is a good book to start with.
What did you think about this book? If you haven’t read it, are you convinced to pick it up now? It’s to be released tomorrow and I highly recommend you check it out if you’re looking for a feel good read. Chat with me in the comments about the book, review or anything, really. Happy reading! <3
P.S. I’m sorry about the awfully lengthy review, I had a lot to say about this book.
Thank you Entangled: Crush for this ARC. Thank you so much! :)
First off, I am so mad at myself for not getting to this book sooner. I blame it on my horrible reading slump and most of all ME. I don’t know what I was thinking, I don’t know what my reading slump was thinking, getting in the way of me and this gem of a book.
Okay, okay. So Hazel pretty much has a perfectly planned life but as you can tell from the summary, her plans go down the drain when her boyfriend cheats on her with her best friend. Together with her best friend’s brother, Felix James, she plans the seemingly perfect revenge that she thinks she needs to move on.
Hazel is a character I could really relate to and connect with on an emotional level. I felt all the emotions she felt throughout the book and was furious when her boyfriend cheated on her. To make matters worst her boyfriend dumps her in front of practically, the entire student body. The way she reacts to it is very realistic and you can’t blame her for wanting to get revenge, even though you maybe wouldn’t have done the same thing. I mean, cheat on your girlfriend who is so devoted to you, with her best friend? Yeah, it’s cliche but still so damn low.
I liked how Hazel was smart and witty at the same time. She also had a great relationship with her mom and it reminded me of my relationship with my mom. They have this policy where it’s the truth in exchange for freedom and I was just like, “DUDE. SAME.” Lots of times in YA the parents are either absent or present and always pestering their kids for info. With Hazel and her mom there’s a mutual respect and understanding that I think is vital to a healthy mother-daughter relationship.
Felix James. I took to Felix almost instantly. He had a very happy-go-lucky attitude which made him very likable. He’s known as The Player of La Playa and Hazel refers to him as that several times. It was always casual relationships and hookups for him until he started getting closer to Hazel. Due to his player status and charming ways, he is greatly underestimated and lots of time judged by others. Truth be told, even Hazel underestimated his depth in the beginning. She was pleasantly surprised to learn that he did in fact have a lot of admirable qualities about him like, good work ethics and unparalleled loyalty.
It was really good getting to know the real him. Turns out he is a big softie with a protective side to him that can be seen when he’s with Hazel. He was there for her even long before “Operation Revenge” and only in hindsight did she notice that.
Not only that, he also cooks, bakes and surfs, among other things. He will keep surprising you throughout the book with his little gestures that so clearly shows that he cares. He’s one of those people that don’t excel in school because they lean more towards hands-on activities than the more theoretical learning in class.
I know I’m gushing but he is so swoon worthy and just the kind of guy I always fall for. Witty, easy going, sincere, smart and a huge sweetheart. A perfect mix of spontaneous and responsible. Did I mention he cooks and bakes?
In wasn’t all good for him though. Despite being cocky on the outside, on the inside he was somewhat insecure. He didn’t feel like he deserved Hazel because for him she hung the moon and he was just… him.
Their relationship is so cutesy and it’s one of those budding romances that’s been a long time in the making where even they don’t realize that they’ve fallen for each other. They both have a great sense of humor so their banter was extremely fun to read and oftentimes hilarious. They are just so perfect for each other and ugh, I don’t even know how to explain it in words. They would drop everything to be with the other if need be.
So, yes, their romance is credible and I SHIP.
Now for the cheater, Jay.
I’m telling you the guy had no redeeming qualities about him. On top of cheating on Hazel, he tried to make it seem natural and put it on God, saying it was a test.
So, not only was he a cheater, he was one who couldn’t fess up. Classic. Frankly, all he cared about was being crowned Cupid in their school’s Valentine’s dance. Freaking conceited, he had it in his head that he was some Heaven sent gift.
Hazel’s now ex-best friend, Kimmy, I don’t know what to say about her. She had the nerve to be annoyed at Hazel after stabbing her in the back. I mean, the only thing worse than being cheated on is having your best friend in on it. But, no, Kimmy is convinced that it’s true love and completely ditches the concept of hoes before bros.
Suffice it to say, if the author’s intention was to have readers pissed off at Jay and Kimmy, well, she did a great job. She pushed all the right buttons and I couldn’t stand them and their stupidity.
The writing had something quite unique to it as it seemed to breathe life into the characters and made all of them so real.
While not completely original, the “fake relationship to real feelings” trope was properly executed and believable. The pacing was at times a bit slow but it quickly picked up.
To sum it up, this is is a fluffy, fun, light read that will have you laughing, squealing and leave you in a good mood. Fans of this trope should definitely pick this up and if you’re new to this trope, this is a good book to start with.
What did you think about this book? If you haven’t read it, are you convinced to pick it up now? It’s to be released tomorrow and I highly recommend you check it out if you’re looking for a feel good read. Chat with me in the comments about the book, review or anything, really. Happy reading! <3
P.S. I’m sorry about the awfully lengthy review, I had a lot to say about this book.
April 12, 2017
Oh my God, the horror.
I wish I could reverse the time and stop myself from wasting my time. And money.
Like, why oh why did I read this book?
I guess it was the sugar high of reading one good book from this publisher's line made me wanna read another from them.
Anyway, my complaints:
- Characters that have one single characterisation. Seriously. This is even worse than Twilight (and that was one book I would never ever even wish upon my enemies to read and bear the pain). At least in term of characterisation. No character building no character development. Heck, I believe that the characters don't even have character. This book switched between povs in telling the story and.. They all sounds similar. Childish, spoiled, shallow. That's how I would describe them. Even if Felix thought that Hazel is smart and brave, and Hazel thought that Felix is unexpectedly deep and kind, from the narration you could tell that they are both just poorly made characters that do a good job being kids.
- Plot not even sound realistic. Wait, maybe with characters as stupid and as broken as them this plot could be real?
- Aack, don't even ask about the relationships. It's just a mess: the banter between children and parents and girlfriend and boyfriend didn't sound any different.
- On top of that, there's really nothing happening except one issue. Yep, that one issue in the blurb. That one.
Let's stop here before anyone start suing me lol
I wish I could reverse the time and stop myself from wasting my time. And money.
Like, why oh why did I read this book?
I guess it was the sugar high of reading one good book from this publisher's line made me wanna read another from them.
Anyway, my complaints:
- Characters that have one single characterisation. Seriously. This is even worse than Twilight (and that was one book I would never ever even wish upon my enemies to read and bear the pain). At least in term of characterisation. No character building no character development. Heck, I believe that the characters don't even have character. This book switched between povs in telling the story and.. They all sounds similar. Childish, spoiled, shallow. That's how I would describe them. Even if Felix thought that Hazel is smart and brave, and Hazel thought that Felix is unexpectedly deep and kind, from the narration you could tell that they are both just poorly made characters that do a good job being kids.
- Plot not even sound realistic. Wait, maybe with characters as stupid and as broken as them this plot could be real?
- Aack, don't even ask about the relationships. It's just a mess: the banter between children and parents and girlfriend and boyfriend didn't sound any different.
- On top of that, there's really nothing happening except one issue. Yep, that one issue in the blurb. That one.
Let's stop here before anyone start suing me lol
January 5, 2016
NetGalley. Thanks for the copy.
"Everyone hates Donald Trump," says the internal thoughts of the main character, Hazel McCallister. Honestly, at this point I don't care whether or not the book is downright horrible (which it isn't, for your information), I'm giving this book a Five just for saying that. But unfortunately, that's not very positive of me and let's not bring too much politics into this. (And I myself will not bring any more politics into the mix.)
On the scale of 1 to 5, how scalding is the romance/chemistry? I would put it at a mediocre 2. I've seen much better written ones, but when comparing Felix/Hazel to Jay/Hazel, Felix/Hazel is a darn 4 while Jay/Hazel is somewhere between 0 and "in my dreams, he's the perfect guy for Hazel." Still, it's nice to see the friendship side of the endgame pair and they do have their share of sweet, tender moments. And moments of denial.
Told from two perspectives, the story takes the very familiar "pretend to be in a fake relationship to make ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend jealous" route and brings it into a high school setting. The conflict is always fun to watch, and Hazel and Felix struggle hard to figure out what they are feeling for one another.
The writing style is simple enough to read and follow along. It doesn't use many flowery language, and it doesn't dive very deeply and dig into characterization of the main characters. There's a lot of telling, especially when it comes to Jay's character. Felix's character is a bit better, leaning towards "showing," but there are still some moments of straightforwardness. I must also point out a few grammatical errors I saw here and there, but they don't interrupt the flow of the story.
The ending, of course, is a sweet HEA. It's a good ending, and it'll leave the readers satisfied with the book. Unfortunately, Felix isn't in a... Oh, I forget myself. Spoilers, as usual. (I must not tell any spoilers.)
In conclusion, Not Okay Cupid is a delightful, light romance for any readers wanting a story to distract them from their day. The conflict is hopelessly cheesy, but it'll bring a smile to anyone's face. It's a much happier story than Kling's other book, Paint My Body Red.
Rating: Three out of Five
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"Everyone hates Donald Trump," says the internal thoughts of the main character, Hazel McCallister. Honestly, at this point I don't care whether or not the book is downright horrible (which it isn't, for your information), I'm giving this book a Five just for saying that. But unfortunately, that's not very positive of me and let's not bring too much politics into this. (And I myself will not bring any more politics into the mix.)
On the scale of 1 to 5, how scalding is the romance/chemistry? I would put it at a mediocre 2. I've seen much better written ones, but when comparing Felix/Hazel to Jay/Hazel, Felix/Hazel is a darn 4 while Jay/Hazel is somewhere between 0 and "in my dreams, he's the perfect guy for Hazel." Still, it's nice to see the friendship side of the endgame pair and they do have their share of sweet, tender moments. And moments of denial.
Told from two perspectives, the story takes the very familiar "pretend to be in a fake relationship to make ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend jealous" route and brings it into a high school setting. The conflict is always fun to watch, and Hazel and Felix struggle hard to figure out what they are feeling for one another.
The writing style is simple enough to read and follow along. It doesn't use many flowery language, and it doesn't dive very deeply and dig into characterization of the main characters. There's a lot of telling, especially when it comes to Jay's character. Felix's character is a bit better, leaning towards "showing," but there are still some moments of straightforwardness. I must also point out a few grammatical errors I saw here and there, but they don't interrupt the flow of the story.
The ending, of course, is a sweet HEA. It's a good ending, and it'll leave the readers satisfied with the book. Unfortunately, Felix isn't in a... Oh, I forget myself. Spoilers, as usual. (I must not tell any spoilers.)
In conclusion, Not Okay Cupid is a delightful, light romance for any readers wanting a story to distract them from their day. The conflict is hopelessly cheesy, but it'll bring a smile to anyone's face. It's a much happier story than Kling's other book, Paint My Body Red.
Rating: Three out of Five
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January 11, 2016
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Today is the day that Not Okay, Cupid comes out, so it was the perfect day to dig into to this book and write this review. I have to be honest, after reading The Girlfriend Request (also out today), my hopes weren’t that high for this book… BUT, I was wrong! Not Okay, Cupid totally surpassed my expectations, and that’s part of why I gave it 4 stars, besides some problems that it did have.
I absolutely loved the writing. It was fun, witty and easy to read I’ll tell you guys this, whatever else this lady writes, I want to read as well.
But the winning element in this book is definitely the two main characters. I was a bit worried, because the the whole revenge plot can either be a hit or a miss, and I honestly thought it was a hit, because the characters were great individually, but were even more awesome together, since the first scene they share. And Felix was such a funny narrator! They both were funny, but Felix just blew it out of the park. This book made me laugh… out loud… in very public places!
I loved that both main characters were not exactly what they seemed to be in the beginning. And the romance is beyond cute, it’s great to read how much they meant to each other since forever, especially how Felix secretly always held Hazel on a pedestal.
I also liked that even though the plot depends on some heavy teen drama, the characters themselves are not over dramatic. That’s good and kind of refreshing.
Now, I found two very distracting problems with this ARC – and maybe it was only because I was reading the ARC version – but there were a lot of inconsistencies and continuation problems. Felix eyes change colours 3 times, for instance, and I probably wouldn’t have noticed it if I hadn’t read it all in the same day. I do hope these inconsistencies were corrected prior to the book being released.
Still, I had an AMAZING time reading this book! Keep it coming Entangled Crush!!!
Today is the day that Not Okay, Cupid comes out, so it was the perfect day to dig into to this book and write this review. I have to be honest, after reading The Girlfriend Request (also out today), my hopes weren’t that high for this book… BUT, I was wrong! Not Okay, Cupid totally surpassed my expectations, and that’s part of why I gave it 4 stars, besides some problems that it did have.
I absolutely loved the writing. It was fun, witty and easy to read I’ll tell you guys this, whatever else this lady writes, I want to read as well.
But the winning element in this book is definitely the two main characters. I was a bit worried, because the the whole revenge plot can either be a hit or a miss, and I honestly thought it was a hit, because the characters were great individually, but were even more awesome together, since the first scene they share. And Felix was such a funny narrator! They both were funny, but Felix just blew it out of the park. This book made me laugh… out loud… in very public places!
I loved that both main characters were not exactly what they seemed to be in the beginning. And the romance is beyond cute, it’s great to read how much they meant to each other since forever, especially how Felix secretly always held Hazel on a pedestal.
I also liked that even though the plot depends on some heavy teen drama, the characters themselves are not over dramatic. That’s good and kind of refreshing.
Now, I found two very distracting problems with this ARC – and maybe it was only because I was reading the ARC version – but there were a lot of inconsistencies and continuation problems. Felix eyes change colours 3 times, for instance, and I probably wouldn’t have noticed it if I hadn’t read it all in the same day. I do hope these inconsistencies were corrected prior to the book being released.
Still, I had an AMAZING time reading this book! Keep it coming Entangled Crush!!!
January 21, 2016
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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January 3, 2016
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3.5 stars
** I received an advanced readers copy from Entangled Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
The synopsis does a really good job of describing what this book is about. Basically, Hazel discovers her boyfriend and her best friend in a situation that is a little more than friendly and her perfectly planned life falls apart. Help comes from an unlikely source in the form of her (ex) best friends brother Felix, and a revenge plan is made.
Told from both Felix and Hazel's point of view, this story is one that can easily be finished quickly. I found myself enjoying Felix and getting inside his head. What can I say? I'm a sucker for the bad boy who isn't really so bad but maybe just misunderstood. The unusual friendship between the two was a real joy to read.
The revenge plan, in my opinion, was a little juvenile and predictable but I had to remind myself that the characters were teenagers. When I was that age it may have made perfect sense. I would also have liked a little bit more of a resolution with the (ex) best friend. The story focused more on the budding relationship between Hazel and Felix and a little less on the best friend/sister.
I think that young people will really enjoy this book. The story is cute and younger readers will be sure to like Felix. This story is perfect when you are looking for something that doesn't require a lot of thought and you are looking for something cutesy. This is the second book by Kling for me and it won't be the last.
3.5 stars
** I received an advanced readers copy from Entangled Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
The synopsis does a really good job of describing what this book is about. Basically, Hazel discovers her boyfriend and her best friend in a situation that is a little more than friendly and her perfectly planned life falls apart. Help comes from an unlikely source in the form of her (ex) best friends brother Felix, and a revenge plan is made.
Told from both Felix and Hazel's point of view, this story is one that can easily be finished quickly. I found myself enjoying Felix and getting inside his head. What can I say? I'm a sucker for the bad boy who isn't really so bad but maybe just misunderstood. The unusual friendship between the two was a real joy to read.
The revenge plan, in my opinion, was a little juvenile and predictable but I had to remind myself that the characters were teenagers. When I was that age it may have made perfect sense. I would also have liked a little bit more of a resolution with the (ex) best friend. The story focused more on the budding relationship between Hazel and Felix and a little less on the best friend/sister.
I think that young people will really enjoy this book. The story is cute and younger readers will be sure to like Felix. This story is perfect when you are looking for something that doesn't require a lot of thought and you are looking for something cutesy. This is the second book by Kling for me and it won't be the last.
December 14, 2015
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Fluffy. Frothy. Shallow. Light.
The story is not unusual. Best friend cheats with the perfect boyfriend. Cue devastation, tears, frustration and plans for revenge. But as with every plot there is always a way to set it apart from others. This one however, goes with the sea of sameness. In other words, unimpressive.
Hazel and Felix are very different in that she’s a Type A girl while he is known as the La Playa, as in sleeping-around-with-commitment-issues player. Yet, written with the two different points of view, they are practically the same person. Sure Hazel is uptight as Felix is loose, but at the core of it all they are the same. Which is pretty confusing.
There were many references to 80s movies and current pop culture that makes it so NOW, but it still didn’t distract me from the fact that it’s so long drawn out with the same thoughts, insecurities and questions going over and over and over again, sometimes taking up several pages. Imagine one thought stretching to seven freaking pages!
Nope…. Not a happy reader. I had to flip through many “internal struggles” of the main protagonists just so I can still have the mental energy to finish the book. It was like going through a loop with no end in sight. The cuteness of the characters ended for me after the first three chapters, it was just downhill after that.
Much as I like reading light romances and Young Adult fiction, this one just doesn’t cut it. I’m definitely skipping a reread.
Fluffy. Frothy. Shallow. Light.
The story is not unusual. Best friend cheats with the perfect boyfriend. Cue devastation, tears, frustration and plans for revenge. But as with every plot there is always a way to set it apart from others. This one however, goes with the sea of sameness. In other words, unimpressive.
Hazel and Felix are very different in that she’s a Type A girl while he is known as the La Playa, as in sleeping-around-with-commitment-issues player. Yet, written with the two different points of view, they are practically the same person. Sure Hazel is uptight as Felix is loose, but at the core of it all they are the same. Which is pretty confusing.
There were many references to 80s movies and current pop culture that makes it so NOW, but it still didn’t distract me from the fact that it’s so long drawn out with the same thoughts, insecurities and questions going over and over and over again, sometimes taking up several pages. Imagine one thought stretching to seven freaking pages!
Nope…. Not a happy reader. I had to flip through many “internal struggles” of the main protagonists just so I can still have the mental energy to finish the book. It was like going through a loop with no end in sight. The cuteness of the characters ended for me after the first three chapters, it was just downhill after that.
Much as I like reading light romances and Young Adult fiction, this one just doesn’t cut it. I’m definitely skipping a reread.
December 27, 2016
Hazel has plans, big plans. She's got her whole life figured out until at least the age of thirty. She will marry her high school boyfriend Jay and will have a great, perfect family with him. Of course that won't happen until after university and while they're students they will of course stay a couple. Only then Jay betrays Hazel with her best friend Kimmy and Hazel is heartbroken.
Kimmy's brother Felix offers Hazel a revenge plan. Together they will make Jay jealous. Felix has always been there for Hazel, she thinks she knows everything about him. Their easy banter is something that manages to cheer her up. It isn't such hard work to plot with Felix. Only both Hazel and Felix might like the plan a little too much. What will happen when it works and is that what they actually want?
Not Okay Cupid is such a sweet Valentine's Day story. I liked it from the start. It's cute and fun, the perfect cheerful reading material. That's what I enjoyed most about this book. Heidi R. Kling delivers a wonderful flirty story about two people who are meant for each other. It's romantic and the main characters are adorable.
Hazel is a nice girl who works hard to achieve her goals. She thinks Felix doesn't care about any of that, but maybe that isn't true at all. I liked them both a lot. I think it was a good idea of Heidi R. Klink to write from two different perspectives. It works really well and it makes the reader love the main characters even more. If you're looking for something light and lovely Not Okay Cupid is an excellent choice.
Kimmy's brother Felix offers Hazel a revenge plan. Together they will make Jay jealous. Felix has always been there for Hazel, she thinks she knows everything about him. Their easy banter is something that manages to cheer her up. It isn't such hard work to plot with Felix. Only both Hazel and Felix might like the plan a little too much. What will happen when it works and is that what they actually want?
Not Okay Cupid is such a sweet Valentine's Day story. I liked it from the start. It's cute and fun, the perfect cheerful reading material. That's what I enjoyed most about this book. Heidi R. Kling delivers a wonderful flirty story about two people who are meant for each other. It's romantic and the main characters are adorable.
Hazel is a nice girl who works hard to achieve her goals. She thinks Felix doesn't care about any of that, but maybe that isn't true at all. I liked them both a lot. I think it was a good idea of Heidi R. Klink to write from two different perspectives. It works really well and it makes the reader love the main characters even more. If you're looking for something light and lovely Not Okay Cupid is an excellent choice.
January 27, 2016
Not Okay Cupid is a heart-meltingly sweet read that will make you smile every once in a while. It’s just a really good book. Yes, you know that it will have a happy ending (the title gives that one away plus) all Entangled books have that in common, the happily ever after. That doesn’t mean that I enjoyed this book any less at all.
In fact, the characters were so cute and their back and forth with each other was so on point and so enjoyable that I thought this book was the perfect read to start the new year with - smiles aplenty. I finished this book with a huge smile on my face and I’m smiling even now as I write this review.
We all know that this get together with your best friend’s brother - for whatever reason, is slightly overdone in books these days, I can’t even fault Not Okay Cupid for that if I’m being honest because it was done brilliantly well and Felix and Hazel’s friendship was always at the forefront of the book and I loved that! The characters stayed true to themselves and didn’t change just because their relationship status did.
All in all? A cute, romantic comedy that will leave you smiling and one that I’m glad I read. If my 2016 is going to be filled with books like this? Then bring on 2016!
In fact, the characters were so cute and their back and forth with each other was so on point and so enjoyable that I thought this book was the perfect read to start the new year with - smiles aplenty. I finished this book with a huge smile on my face and I’m smiling even now as I write this review.
We all know that this get together with your best friend’s brother - for whatever reason, is slightly overdone in books these days, I can’t even fault Not Okay Cupid for that if I’m being honest because it was done brilliantly well and Felix and Hazel’s friendship was always at the forefront of the book and I loved that! The characters stayed true to themselves and didn’t change just because their relationship status did.
All in all? A cute, romantic comedy that will leave you smiling and one that I’m glad I read. If my 2016 is going to be filled with books like this? Then bring on 2016!
June 20, 2016
Firstly I’d like to thank the publisher for approving my NetGalley request for this eBook. This was another book where the blurb caught my attention and made me want to know more.
Once I started reading, the first thing that stood out for me was the young feel to the storyline. The writing style matched this beautifully so that I could almost imagine I was right there alongside the characters.
The cheating scene was uncomfortable to read and left me with mixed feelings – pity for Hazel but also pride for the way she handled it. What followed was fast-paced and entertaining. Revenge gone right!
The banter/chemistry between Hazel and Felix was lots of fun to read. The two of them simply exuded sexual tension.
For me, the only thing I would change would be the overuse of certain words/phrases. I found myself rolling my eyes when the same saying was repeated over and over which is a shame because I loved the storyline.
Not Okay Cupid was a fun and sweet read. Highlighting the fact that sometimes life plans can change for the better! It gets 4 stars from me.
Once I started reading, the first thing that stood out for me was the young feel to the storyline. The writing style matched this beautifully so that I could almost imagine I was right there alongside the characters.
The cheating scene was uncomfortable to read and left me with mixed feelings – pity for Hazel but also pride for the way she handled it. What followed was fast-paced and entertaining. Revenge gone right!
The banter/chemistry between Hazel and Felix was lots of fun to read. The two of them simply exuded sexual tension.
For me, the only thing I would change would be the overuse of certain words/phrases. I found myself rolling my eyes when the same saying was repeated over and over which is a shame because I loved the storyline.
Not Okay Cupid was a fun and sweet read. Highlighting the fact that sometimes life plans can change for the better! It gets 4 stars from me.
February 3, 2016
OMG- did I ever love this novel. NOT OKAY CUPID is pure YA gold, with a cast of endearing characters who will work their way into your heart and not let go. I loved Hazel with a thousand loves. She's eager to please and scorned by her best friend and cheating boyfriend, sending her right into the arms of Felix, who is equally adorable. The banter between Felix and Hazel alone is worth the price of this book. Seriously, the dialogue is quick and witty, and absolutely the most fun I've read in a long time. I wanted more scenes with just the two of them sitting around talking, just os that I could find out what funny jabs they'd throw! Their flirting is seriously off-the-charts cute.
This book is lighthearted and fun from start to finish, and it is the perfect pick-me-up. If you're looking for fun, look no further. This book left me with a huge smile on my fave long after I turned the last page.
This book is lighthearted and fun from start to finish, and it is the perfect pick-me-up. If you're looking for fun, look no further. This book left me with a huge smile on my fave long after I turned the last page.
December 17, 2015
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.
January 14, 2016
For a Valentine’s Day tale of epic proportions, love in all the wrong (or maybe it’s right?) places, and opposites coming together to form a cataclysmic duo, I highly recommend this book! 2016 is looking promising for new releases, and Not Okay, Cupid definitely has a spot on my list.
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