Most men can’t handle Hazel. With the energy of a toddler and the mouth of a sailor, they’re often too timid to recognize her heart of gold. New York Times and #1 international bestselling author Christina Lauren (Roomies, Beautiful Bastard) tells the story of two people who are definitely not dating, no matter how often they end up in bed together.
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating – Christina Lauren
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating – Christina Lauren
BOOK REVIEW:
Josh and Hazel’s
Guide to Not Dating
by Christina Lauren
(Standalone)
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating – Christina Lauren
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating – Christina Lauren
CORINA’S REVIEW
4.25 stars
(loved it more than Roomies)
I truly enjoyed this book. Since the beginning of 2018 I have now read Christina Lauren’s latest four book releases and I have honestly enjoyed them all. And after Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating the author couple is on my auto-buy list.
This book was wonderfully entertaining. Not a rom-com per se, but funny nevertheless. Hazel had me cracking up non-stop. Her incapability to filter her words and thoughts always resulted in lol moments. She definitely knew how to break the ice. Alone she was a lovable hazard, but Hazel combined with Josh – together they were BEAUTIFUL. Even though they were different, they somehow clicked. They made sense. And most of all there was nothing fake about Hazel and Josh. Their friendship and chemistry felt genuine.
I always say I love quirky characters the most. And Hazel confirmed that tenfold. There is NOTHING better than a story with a quirky and unique character that changes the status quo and delivers a unique and fresh personality that will stay with you for a long time.
Now Josh was the dependable one, and his quiet and solid personality was in an understated way decisively HOT. When he spoke I smiled. I don’t know why, but the quite types are the ones that do it for me more than any other. And he got Hazel in a way only a few ever did. I should also mention that he made my heart go all soft and gooey – what can I say he was swoony. He also was of American-Korean decent and his family including his sister were incredibly lovable characters. Authentic Korean lifestyle and culture was weaved throughout the story, which delivered a rich and diverse background and added to the overall vibrant and entertaining story.
The story in it’s entirety was fresh and wonderfully satisfying. At the end there was a side plot I wasn’t all too enamored with and could have done without, but all in all I adored this book.
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating – Christina Lauren
BLURB
Hazel Camille Bradford knows she’s a lot to take—and frankly, most men aren’t up to the challenge. If her army of pets and thrill for the absurd don’t send them running, her lack of filter means she’ll say exactly the wrong thing in a delicate moment. Their loss. She’s a good soul in search of honest fun.
Josh Im has known Hazel since college, where her zany playfulness proved completely incompatible with his mellow restraint. From the first night they met—when she gracelessly threw up on his shoes—to when she sent him an unintelligible email while in a post-surgical haze, Josh has always thought of Hazel more as a spectacle than a peer. But now, ten years later, after a cheating girlfriend has turned his life upside down, going out with Hazel is a breath of fresh air.
Not that Josh and Hazel date. At least, not each other. Because setting each other up on progressively terrible double blind dates means there’s nothing between them…right?
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating – Christina Lauren
Hmmm…you liked it more than Roomies. Sold! Thanks for an excellent review. I’d sort of ignored this one (my mistake) so I’ll be chasing it down.
I did 😀 It was funny but not too over the top, and it had two fantastic main characters. Hazel made me laugh and Josh was SWOONY in a understated and down to earth way. win-win 😀
Loved the post. I want to read it soon ❤
Thank you so much Priyasha!! I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.:D
Great review, I also love this writing duo!
Thank you 😀 They are my surprise duo of 2018 – I love their writing, and have had already two 5 star reviews this year because of them. I’m looking forward to what they’ll write next.
Wonderful review Corina! I’m so glad you enjoyed this one.
It was so cute!
wasn’t it?? I don’t know who I liked more Josh or Hazel?? I would love to have a Hazel as my friend, she was a hoot!!! 😀
That’s a hard choice! They both awesome in different ways!
Fresh and wonderfully satisfying are the perfect way to describe this book! Great review!
Thank you so much Deanna 😊 it wasn’t the same as LAOW but it was still entertaining and had characters that were distinct and unique. That’s pretty much all I need in a good book!
You’re right, it wasn’t the same as LAOW. I think that’s what I like about their books, though. They all seem so different.
After reading 4 of their books this year, I can absolutely agree with you! All four were different!
Fabulous review, Corina! I cannot wait to read this now 🙂
I’m excited to read this. It sounds like it’s gonna be a really great read. I love their books.
I’m so excited to get my hands on this one! So glad it’s out and I can finally read it when I have some time to. I love CL!
Elsa, you’ll love Hazel and Josh 😊 Hazel made me crack up!! 🤣
Hello. Amazing review! I LOVED Josh and Hazel. I’d thought before starting that Hazel would steal the show, but Josh was a surprise too! I loved both of them equally by the end. <3
I felt the same!! Even though Hazel was such an overwhelming personality Josh held his own. I loved his steadfast demeanor and solid personality. And like you I loved them equally.😊
Can`t wait to read this book!
I’m pretty sure you’ll love it 😍
Thanks for the review. Looks and sounds really good.
On my tbr!
It’s a really good book! I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Great review!!!!! I cannot wait to read this!!!
I think you’ll love it 😊
I heard great things about this book. I can’t wait to read it.
Betul
I’ve never heard of this book. It sounds so good. I’m adding to my TBR now! Thank you for the recommendation.
This sounds good. I’ve read one book by this duo and it was just ok to me. Hoping to find another one that will hold my interest more since they seem really popular.
Love your review!! I love quirky characters, too! Definitely want to read this!