Review: The Kiss Quotient

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“All the things that make you different make you perfect.” (Oh Michael, such a sweetheart..)

This novel...

Was absolute perfection, in a way..

My first Helen Hoang novel and I was in love.

Imagine the power this novel holds, to grab me so quick.

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Let's continue though...

The cover - Is dorkably adorable. Math equation with the couple. I like it. A cover like this is rare. Reveals only what you may be able to pick out, along with the summary. This cover had my heart, before I even read this novel. Points are given.

The summary - Was cliched but cute regardless. An autistic but brilliant young woman needs help with dating and relationships, and she hires an escort to help her. But can love also be added to the difficult equation being life? Definitely got my interest, so points given for sure. (the autism part was not cliched, fyi, the help was though...)

The story itself (plot) -I think the problems, the obstacles, the happy moments were all relevant and contributed beautifully to the story. The plot was fast paced for sure, the writing had me all cracked-up, swooning and even shedding a few tears (especially with Michael's behavior) (but in a good way), overall the story was swell. That's all I'll say and yes, points are distributed.

The romance - A slow burn definitely but it doesn't mean there weren't hints to their very teasing and fiesty chemistry, mhm. A scorching one for sure once they realized they loved each other..so I couldn't help but love them some more. Points are given definitely.

The reason why I had to take off one star - I know people will throw rocks at me for this very unpopular opinion, but I don't think despite them making a great couple, the reality and the expectations expected of them (within their respective backgrounds) could ever erase the fact that he was an escort and she, an economist (something to do with data, don't ask).

No matter how many people say that love defies all, it doesn't defy everything. I mean imagine, having a boyfriend/girlfriend/partner and you run into an acquaintance/or a stranger, and after a few drinks and convos, that they were once screwed by your boyfriend/girlfriend/partner (and not even as exes, but rather to be paid and pay)...

That's....awkward. And humiliating. Being with someone who's screwed millions of other people for money (no matter what their situation is) won't exactly leave a good impression on your heart and reasonable mind. Hence why I disagree with their match at that aspect.

Sue me. Or try to find me first before you can. Hah.

Another point I fail to understand is that every reader and even this author makes the father of the heroine look bad, simply because he wants someone who hasn't screwed everyone else for money and perhaps, a reasonable job and a happy home? Is that wrong? I don't think so. Certainly I don't. I do think however he should not have criticised the poor boy right in front of his guests but still. I agree with his points, it's not wrong to want things (above mentioned) for your child.

So whoever disagrees, think for a second. Would you let your daughter/son/kid marry/date someone who's got more possibility of an STD with different partners (and not even in love) despite their loving your child? Would you?

Think. Before you hurl something at me, just think.

Otherwise, a very well done novel and I look forward to reading more novels by this author.

Until the next read,

TMR

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