Monday, September 3, 2018

Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren

Title: Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating
Author: Christina Lauren
Series: Stand Alone
Genre: Contemporary
Published By: Gallery Books (September 4, 2018)
Source: ARC Provided by the Publisher (in exchange for an honest review)
My Rating: 5 Stars!



Book Description:
Hazel Camille Bradford knows she’s a lot to take—and frankly, most men aren’t up to the challenge. If her army of pets and thrill for the absurd don’t send them running, her lack of filter means she’ll say exactly the wrong thing in a delicate moment. Their loss. She’s a good soul in search of honest fun.

Josh Im has known Hazel since college, where her zany playfulness proved completely incompatible with his mellow restraint. From the first night they met—when she gracelessly threw up on his shoes—to when she sent him an unintelligible email while in a post-surgical haze, Josh has always thought of Hazel more as a spectacle than a peer. But now, ten years later, after a cheating girlfriend has turned his life upside down, going out with Hazel is a breath of fresh air.


Not that Josh and Hazel date. At least, not each other. Because setting each other up on progressively terrible double blind dates means there’s nothing between them...right?










Is there anything better than a Christina Lauren novel? Maybe but the truth of the matter is, when you open one up all thoughts of anything better are long gone because you just know that whatever is written inside, is going to be a real treat and far better than anything else you could have planned for the day.

I have to say, Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating just might be my favorite Christina Lauren book to date.

It was so much fun, Hazel, was just so much fun. And I'm pretty sure I need someone like her in my life. 

Josh and Hazel's budding friendship was just...perfect. I loved every single second of the relationship they built with each other. From the quirky blind dates to the just hanging out watching TV. These two were so much fun to see and be able to get inside their heads. I truly read this in one sitting in a couple of hours and was so sad when it was over.

I wish I would have prolonged it a little bit longer and made it last but I couldn't help it, I just adored these two and couldn't get enough of them. 

Truly an outstanding read that I loved every single page of. 




*All thoughts and opinions are my own and were not influenced by the author or publisher. I was not compensated for this review.*

18 comments:

  1. Haven't read anything from the author yet, but my! This one sounds like something I would enjoy too. Definitely checking it out!

    xx
    Vanessa @ Blushing Geek

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    1. This is such a great author duo, definitely give them a try!

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  2. I'm so happy you loved this, Ali! You know I struggled with Hazel a bit, but the romance was so cute! I can't wait for these authors' next book.

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    1. I know she isn't for everyone but from some reason I really connected with her in this but in person might be a different story LOL!

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  3. Yes! Loved this one so much!! Josh and Hazel were the best.

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  4. Nice review, Ali! I like the pink font, I think it's new, but if it's not, then chalk it up to me being a guy and finally noticing. Lol. Happy Labor Day, I hope you have fun!

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    1. Thanks Tyler! I've used it a few times but usually only if it matches the cover of the book. ;) Hope you have a great holiday weekend as well!

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  5. Ooh a favorite from the authors? Good to know! I need to read this duo. I own Autoboyography so soon!

    -lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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    1. That is the only one I think, no there are two still, that I haven't read but I've heard that one is really good as well.

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  6. One of my favorite reads this summer. I loved both of the main characters. And the blind dates too. Just a fun good time of a read!

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    1. Yes definitely! It really was just so much fun.

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  7. I am going to have to add this one. I loved her last one :)

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  8. I am yet to read this author. I have been hearing great things about this book, I think am going to add this one to my list.

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    1. Yay! I hope you'll love it too. They really are a great writing duo and I've loved everything I've read by them so far.

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