What have been some stand-out books to you this year? 📖 Say hello to one of my favorite books of 2020, HOW TO FAIL AT FLIRTING by Denise Williams, a sexy, charming romantic comedy that also packs an emotional punch. . . I loved everything about this book. I couldn’t read it fast enough — simply needing to spend more time with these characters, and wanting to know what would happen next — and yet, when it was over, I wasn’t ready to say good bye; I wanted to continue living in this world. . . Romance has a reputation for being “predictable” — ie, we know that the characters will have a happy ending, because that’s the very definition of the genre. And yet, for all its use of beloved tropes, HOW TO FAIL AT FLIRTING kept me on my toes. Everytime I thought I’d guessed the upcoming “twist,” I was proven wrong. I found myself delightfully, constantly surprised by the twists and turns this book took — and I loved every minute of it! . . And for all its light-hearted humor and steamy romance, this book carries some weight. Because while she is rediscovering herself and falling in love with Jake, Naya is also still reeling from the damage done by her abusive ex. All of the elements felt so perfectly balanced, though. Romantic comedy and sexy love scenes; beautiful friendships, a wonderful blossoming relationship, the struggles of an academic career; consequences of escaping an abusive relationship. Williams finds a way to fit all these pieces together so wonderfully, and the result is a book that truly knocked my socks off. Definitely one of my top reads of the year, look for HOW TO FAIL AT FLIRTING in stores on December 1st. . . Thanks to @berkleyromance for the digital review copy. The full synopsis is in the comments below 👇 . . Bookmark from @sjwonderlandz - NOVEL10 to save + check out her latest post for info on upcoming sales! . . #howtofailatflirting #bookreview #berkleyromance #onmyereader #booksilove #romancebooks #romancebookstagram #whatiread #openbook #AmReading #bookrec #bookrecommendation #MustRead #booksandcoffee #coffeeandbooks #sjwonderlandzetsy #bookmarks https://www.instagram.com/p/CHvAWz-A5-g/?igshid=1tlv4lccd6pev
