Charm Offensive Paperback – 7 September 2021

I saw some people in the reviews on this app before I bought this book, saying that Dev wasn't Indian enough. It's like they WANTED the author to carve Dev out of the stereotypes associated with being Indian. Sure, we legit never call our parents by name, and I've never seen one single set of Indian parents that would encourage their child to do something to find love, but if Dev isn't 'Indian enough', then Charlie isn't 'Westerner enough', and I ain't 'bisexual enough'.OVER ALL: I loved this book with the entirety of my heart, it's little cliches and not-so-cliches. I loved it how Charlie loved Dev and how Dev loved Charlie. I loved them, their friends, and family. The only one I hated was Maureen, and when you read you'll know why.FULL SUPPORT TO AUTHOR!

This is a great story narrated around issues of mental health. The story arc of the characters builds on the meet-cute at the start and ends in an emotional HEA  though the middle act does sag a bit and tempts you to skip.

This book is good. I'm sure you can figure it out by reading the other Amazon and Goodreads review. The factors I like the best about this were its frank discussion of mental health issues and an Indian American hero. Needless to say, I am Indian so its quite nice to read about people I can relate to physically if not through experience (Indians and Indian Americans are poles apart). All in all, I would read other books by this author.

Absolutely love the storyline. It's like a modern age gay fairy tale. Loved the character and chemistry built. The choice of words and ease to read makes it one of the best choices.

Dev and Charlie are one of the cutest couple bookish couple out there. This book is so well written. The main characters, side characters and the build up that leads to the ending was all amazing. This book has some very meaningful conversations around mental health and that truly makes it a must read.

This book got me out of my slump. It cleared my pores. It tucked me into bed and kissed me on the forehead while singing me lullabies. What a freaking fantastic book, I want more of this please!!! Love all the characters!Men being vulnerable to each other????Speaking openly about their vulnerabilities and mental health stuff???And people actually listening and trying to understand and comfort each other??????INJECT THIS INTO MY VEINS!!!! I am OBSESSED!!!!

Very unlikable characters (especially Dev and everyone else apart from Charlie) and are terrible human beings. The plot is so childish, reads as though written by someone who doesn't know how working world operates. There is literally no point in Charlie participating in this horrible dating show to prove his mettle as entrepreneur (Are you serious??). How far off from reality one has to be to even conceive this plot. And that's not even the worst thing about this book. The protagonist - Dev is highly unlikable. The Author does 'tell not show' throughout the book. The diversity, representation come off preachy and not organic from the plot. I was excited to read this but deeply disappointed and shelfed it at 50% mark

The Charm Offensive is an absolute gem. The author did an extraordinary and outstanding work. Showcasing Indian and American bond between two men in such a fantastically romantic way. Cheers to the author. Go for it, you can buy it from Amazon in very great and lovely condition 🤟🥳 #thecharmoffensive

Wow. Just. Wow! I don't think I have the words to describe how I feel right now, except for emotional and awestruck and giddy. Following along with these two fools as they danced around each other was entertaining and down to earth. And although relate to Charlie, I found myself in Dev's story, in his want for a happy ever after while not believing it was something for him; in his want for someone like him on a screen. I cried and laughed and was throughly embarrassed through Charlie at some points. Beautiful story.

Book: ★★★★★Audio: ★★★★I love this book! though I enjoy the beautiful love story between Charlie and Dev so much, my favorite part of the book is the brilliant storytelling and the unexpected outcomes.First is the story background. The story happens under the background of a popular reality TV show "Ever After", which is about helping attractive heterosexual couples fall in love. The show was all about the heterosexual, the middle class, and the attractive white people. And the show was extremely masculism too because the design is that ten beautiful women compete to be the future wife of the prince charming. Sarcastically, Charlie, the prince charming of this season, inevitably falls in love with his gay producer Dev, who happens to be a big fan of "Ever After" since teenager.  So this is actually a homosexual love story that happens in a heteronormative environment. What happens beyond the show is exactly the opposite of what has been set in the show.Then the character development is impressive. In the beginning, Charlie is the passive one in the relationship because of his unconfidence while Dev is the optimistic one. But along with the ties deepening, Charlie becomes more and more mature and relaxed while Dev's depression occurs. It's Dev's faith in the idea of being "happy ever after" that saves Charlie from numbness to love. On the other hand, it's Charlie's brave to reach for love that helps Dev to overcome his depression and regain his faith in "happy ever after".Finally, the ending is perfect. Not the HEA-type of excellent (of course there is a HEA), but the ideal closure of the storylines. Every foreshadowing hits get responses at the end: Charlie's job and Dev's dream, the meaning and the change of the show, and the interpretation of love and HEA. When I finished the book I just found that it's such a perfect circle.Although there aren't any sexy and hot scenes in the book at all, it's heartwarming, funny and brilliant.The only thing I don't like is the audiobook. Sometimes the tone and the volume are not in the way I expected.

Eu amei! Uma paz esse livro. Fofo, desenvolvimento do casal muito gostosinho se ler e ver acontecer. Amigos legais que agregam pra história. Recomendo 🥰

Estoy tan feliz, de haber comprado este libro, sufro de ansiedad y algunos otros problemas, y este libro retrata de una forma tan realista la salud mental, conectas con los personajes fácilmente, y aunque la historia es una, la trama es tan profunda qué termina sorprendiendo. No tengo palabras para describir lo maravilloso que fue este libro, fue una lectura tan placentera y realista, termino en mis favoritos de todos los tiempos.Háganse un favor y lean este libro.

I thought, this looks kind of fun and cute. Good concept. I’ll give it a try.Reader, it was AMAZING. I am in LOVE with this book. I love Dev and Charlie and Jules and Parisa and I laughed like SO much, proper hilarious, but I also cried? I can’t remember the last time a rom com had me in tears but my god.THIS BOOK.Read it IMMEDIATELY.