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A review by inkdrinkermal
How to Lose a Guy Before Christmas by A.J. Pine
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
2.0
Premise: 10/10
Execution: 2/10
I was enthralled until they got to Tinsel. After that point, it went from a delightful and original forced proximity to a painfully cheesy and awkward interaction filled mess.
Too much pointless miscommunication, the cheesiness of holiday rom coms was leaned into too much somehow, and the forced awkwardness of the motel and karaoke were not it for me..
Execution: 2/10
I was enthralled until they got to Tinsel. After that point, it went from a delightful and original forced proximity to a painfully cheesy and awkward interaction filled mess.
Too much pointless miscommunication, the cheesiness of holiday rom coms was leaned into too much somehow, and the forced awkwardness of the motel and karaoke were not it for me..