A review by talknerdybookblog
Flirting with Forever by Cara Bastone

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.

<b>Overall:</b> 5-stars

Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions

• No cheating
• Does have OM drama
• No OW drama
- the Hero gets set up on a bad blind date by his mom a few weeks after meeting and eventually befriending the Heroine. Nothing happens between them - they both know they're not meant to be. Plus, the Heroine isn't jealous.
- I was frustrated - and so was the Heroine - that the Hero is clocked checking out the Heroine's friends and the waitress on their original blind date. But, from the Hero's POV it sounds more like the Hero just couldn't stand to look at the Heroine cuz he found her so beautiful that he looked/focused anywhere except on her. 
• Does have the Heroine pushing the Hero away
• No separation (after they get together)


Possible Triggers: Yes

• Ageism (challenged)
• Toxic parental relationship
• Grief from the passing of the Heroine's aunt from c@ncer - she refused treatment, which severely triggered the Heroine's mom
• Body dysmorphia of side character implied
• Hero is stressed/triggered by the class differences between him and the Heroine 


Ending:
HFN. MCs are together, and they've discussed in a non-commital way getting married and having children if they're able to.