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nourakins's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a cute christmassy rom-com. I loved the whole family dynamic, and although I got a bit confused by who’s who, it didn’t take away from the overall story.
thatjournalistwhoreads's review against another edition
5.0
I love a cheesey romance. I just love it. This book was a great rainy day read.
cleadraw's review against another edition
2.0
3/5
"This is so Netflix." Is what i thought the all book and I dont really like netflix teenage romcom. Too easy, too déjà vu, too boring.
It is cute but really forgetable. All the charceters are really blank and nothing make them pop.
Give me 2 days and i will complitely Forget about it!
"This is so Netflix." Is what i thought the all book and I dont really like netflix teenage romcom. Too easy, too déjà vu, too boring.
It is cute but really forgetable. All the charceters are really blank and nothing make them pop.
Give me 2 days and i will complitely Forget about it!
rainbow_rach's review against another edition
4.0
After breaking up with her boyfriend right before Christmas, she retreats to her grandparent’s house and is enveloped by her extended family. They decide to set her up on 10 blind dates to get her out of her funk and help reconnect with her family and friends. A cute read.
nancyliz's review against another edition
3.0
Where do I start. I found this book lovable and annoying at the same time. Heads up this post will have spoilers. I was going to post a day to day reading but with the holidays and other stuff I couldn't. So here is my overall review. I found it annoying only because Sophie would not talk to Griffin about completely breaking it off. Like come on communication is key and it is the best way to get someone off your back. I found it cute because of all the dates. It was funny seeing everyone ban together and create this awkward situation for Sophie. Overall, it was okay.
sherrylady's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really cute christmassy read. I could see the ending from a mile away(like from the very beginning!), but I still enjoyed reading about the different dates Sophia went on and the funny things that happened on each one of them. The relationship between her and the love interest was really cute and I totally shipped them by the end.
Another aspect of the book that I LOVED was her HUGE family and how supportive of her they were. (At the same time it was realistic since not everyone was sweet and kind!)
So if you're looking for a happy fun time with basically no drama, totally recommend.
Another aspect of the book that I LOVED was her HUGE family and how supportive of her they were. (At the same time it was realistic since not everyone was sweet and kind!)
So if you're looking for a happy fun time with basically no drama, totally recommend.
booked_by_danyelle's review against another edition
3.0
MAYBE: cute premise, and a quick fun fluffy romance. Too many characters to keep track of, they all started blending together, and protagonist was sort of forgettable. Could be convinced to vote yes.
lisavdheijden's review against another edition
4.0
*4.5/5
10 blind dates by Ashley Elston was like a warm bath; soothing, comforting, and very much needed. This book is a perfect holiday read; it combines a heart-warming, funny, and charming story with short digestible chapters.
The story follows Sophie. She wants nothing more to spend the Christmas holidays with her boyfriend Griffin. When they unexpectedly break up, Sophie’s big and loud Sicilian family has come up with the perfect way to cheer her up. Ten family members will set up a blind date for Sophie. If you think this sounds like the perfect recipe for a funny, awkward and adorable book, you are completely right.
The one word that comes to mind when I think about the plot is fun. From the first page, I was completely invested in the story. Because each chapter describes one date, it feels fast-paced. There is always something going on. The dates were original and kept the story interesting; some were fun, some were cute, and some were downright awkward. I really loved the dynamics of a big family. The book also dealt with a more serious note: Sophie’s big sister is dealing with preeclampsia that led to some heartfelt moments. The relationship between the sisters was adorable. While the romance that was developed was cute; it was not my favourite aspect of the story. I only wished that the ending was more definite.
Sophie as a main character was likable. You rooted for her from the beginning because she handled herself well in the whole breakup situation. I appreciated how she tackled problems and how she communicated with others, especially her love interest. Something that I loved in this book was how real and genuine the familial relationships felt. They all had chemistry with each other.
The writing had a fun and charming quality to it. It fitted the story well. I loved the addition of the text messages between Sophie and her sister. They were often hilarious. The author did an excellent job of creating chaos and the atmosphere of a big, loving family. The author has also great comic timing.
I enjoyed the setting of the book and the details the author put in the world. Each date was very distinguished from one another in terms of activity, locations, and atmosphere. The author also included Italian culture that I enjoyed but all the mentions of homemade pasta made me hungry. Finally, I loved how involved not only Sophie’s parents are but her entire family is. All the aunts and uncles placing bets on how long the dates will take were hilarious.
In conclusion, 10 blind dates is a charming, funny, and heartwarming story that is perfect for the holiday season. I had a blast reading this book. It is unique in its concept and a story I will remember for a long time.
Rating breakdown:
• Plot: 4.5/5
• Characters: 4.5/5
• Writing style: 4/5
• Worldbuilding: 4/5
• Enjoyment: 5/5
10 blind dates by Ashley Elston was like a warm bath; soothing, comforting, and very much needed. This book is a perfect holiday read; it combines a heart-warming, funny, and charming story with short digestible chapters.
The story follows Sophie. She wants nothing more to spend the Christmas holidays with her boyfriend Griffin. When they unexpectedly break up, Sophie’s big and loud Sicilian family has come up with the perfect way to cheer her up. Ten family members will set up a blind date for Sophie. If you think this sounds like the perfect recipe for a funny, awkward and adorable book, you are completely right.
The one word that comes to mind when I think about the plot is fun. From the first page, I was completely invested in the story. Because each chapter describes one date, it feels fast-paced. There is always something going on. The dates were original and kept the story interesting; some were fun, some were cute, and some were downright awkward. I really loved the dynamics of a big family. The book also dealt with a more serious note: Sophie’s big sister is dealing with preeclampsia that led to some heartfelt moments. The relationship between the sisters was adorable. While the romance that was developed was cute; it was not my favourite aspect of the story. I only wished that the ending was more definite.
Sophie as a main character was likable. You rooted for her from the beginning because she handled herself well in the whole breakup situation. I appreciated how she tackled problems and how she communicated with others, especially her love interest. Something that I loved in this book was how real and genuine the familial relationships felt. They all had chemistry with each other.
The writing had a fun and charming quality to it. It fitted the story well. I loved the addition of the text messages between Sophie and her sister. They were often hilarious. The author did an excellent job of creating chaos and the atmosphere of a big, loving family. The author has also great comic timing.
I enjoyed the setting of the book and the details the author put in the world. Each date was very distinguished from one another in terms of activity, locations, and atmosphere. The author also included Italian culture that I enjoyed but all the mentions of homemade pasta made me hungry. Finally, I loved how involved not only Sophie’s parents are but her entire family is. All the aunts and uncles placing bets on how long the dates will take were hilarious.
In conclusion, 10 blind dates is a charming, funny, and heartwarming story that is perfect for the holiday season. I had a blast reading this book. It is unique in its concept and a story I will remember for a long time.
Rating breakdown:
• Plot: 4.5/5
• Characters: 4.5/5
• Writing style: 4/5
• Worldbuilding: 4/5
• Enjoyment: 5/5
miry97's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5