A review by book_lover_irl
That Guy by Kim Jones

funny lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

This was supposed to be a rom com and it certainly had a few funny parts but mostly I was just bored or irritated with how “quirky” the FMC was. She was straight up looney and most of the time impossible to relate too. 

Then the MMC… his character was under-developed and shallow. What’s that famous Harry Potter quote: the MMC had the “emotional range of a teaspoon”. 

He was raging and mean in the beginning, then suddenly he desired her and appeared to be falling in love, then he’s overheard telling his BFF that he only wants something casual. Now of it connects or flows together.


I’ve been told I don’t have a sense of humor so maybe the negative review isn’t valid. The book is meh for me. It was relatively lighthearted and maybe I just needed more drama and darkness for my little black heart. 🤣

Stars: ⭐️⭐️ 1/2
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
POV: dual
HEA: yes
Cliffhanger: no
Tropes: instalove, enemies to lovers, poor girl / rich guy
 
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loved this book 
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I really liked this book 
⭐️⭐️⭐️ I liked this book 
⭐️⭐️ Meh…  bored or annoyed 
⭐️ Seriously? Not worth it 
 
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ INFERNO. P@nty melting 
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Blazing hot 
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Now we’re talking 
🌶️🌶️ Meh… uninspired missionary 
🌶️ Does weak foreplay count? 


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