The Charm Offensive: A Novel

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Dev and Charlie were both interesting and very well-developed mcs. they were both inherently good people, but still flawed and still made mistakes - some big, some small. i liked that they always tried to understand the mindset of the other whenever they had issues or disagreements and actively worked to try and talk things out; it was such a nice change of pace compared to the plethora of misunderstandings and forced plot drama that i’ve come to expect from this genre. i also enjoyed the scenes of filming the actual show, i found it very interesting the concept behind these reality shows that all of us watch. (given, this is fictional but there’s definitely some truth to it) A Most Anticipated Rom-Com Selected by * Buzzfeed * LGBTQ Reads * Bustle * the Nerd Daily * Entertainment Tonight * Frolic Media * and More! THIS WAS SO STINKING CUTE AND IT BROUGHT ME SUCH JOY! This is an adorable m/m romance where this guy Charlie is the star of this dating show that is very much like The Bachelor, and instead of falling for any of the girls on the show, he falls for the male producer, Dev. This book brought me the same giddy joy that Red, White, and Royal Blue did. It’s just so cute and made me smile so hard the whole time.

This one is receiving well-deserved raves. It pulled out every emotion from me, and I loved that. It’s about so much more than the love between Dev and Charlie, though that was beyond fun to watch develop. Alison Cochrun is one to watch, and The Charm Offensive is one to read, savor, and hug! In this witty and heartwarming romantic comedy—reminiscent of Red, White & Royal Blue and One to Watch —an awkward tech wunderkind on a reality dating show goes off-script when sparks fly with his producer. I'm very happy with the songs for the album I'm currently writing. Right now I'm just writing and writing, and trying to figure out how to make the new album happen. At the rate that I've been writing and demoing, I'll have more songs than I need. also maybe the reason i liked the angst is because i need to feel something and my favorite fanfic trope is hurt/comfort ok shut up)

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Holio, Sean (March 8, 2018). "Q&A Buffet with Damien Done". Cool Try. Archived from the original on March 12, 2018 . Retrieved February 16, 2022. Delilah, 26, Los Angeles, software engineer: Charles Winshaw is a legend in the tech world. This will be like dating the Michael Jordan of app design. You know, if Michael Jordan were notoriously private and mysterious. My friends are going to be so jealous. Dev Deshpande has always believed in fairy tales. So it’s no wonder then that he’s spent his career crafting them on the long-running reality dating show Ever After. As the most successful producer in the franchise’s history, Dev always scripts the perfect love story for his contestants, even as his own love life crashes and burns. But then the show casts disgraced tech wunderkind Charlie Winshaw as its star. Thank you to the publisher and Goodreads for allowing me to read an advanced reader’s copy of this book. I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway, but that in no way impacts my thoughts on this book.

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". This book is a little problematic?! I feel it misrepresents Indians/Indian-Americans. A few people can think that some representation is better than none. But, sadly, I do not share such views. We have come such a long way in terms of representation, own voices and just cancel culture in general, that I refuse to accept misrepresentation as something that I should just be 'okay' with because "hey look a white queer author thought of Indians! How encouraging!" (PUN INTENDED) 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. Dev believes in true love and fairytale romance. As a producer of Ever After, a popular reality dating show, he’s helped engineer some happy endings—it doesn’t matter that not all of them last (or they’re not all genuine). And even though his six-year relationship with fellow producer Ryan recently ended, he still is looking forward to another season of the show.a b Kamiński, Karol (January 4, 2017). "Damien Done - Demos for Protection (2016)". Idioteq. Archived from the original on January 15, 2017 . Retrieved July 11, 2022.

Charlie is the cinnamon roll we never knew we needed. This is what the blurb says about him . In front of the cameras, he’s a stiff, anxious mess with no idea how to date twenty women on national television. Behind the scenes, he’s cold, awkward, and emotionally closed-off. Ok so Charlie wasn't cold. Like at all.Idk when I started reading the book I thought he was going to be one of those asshole rich men who believe the world revolves around them but then it turns out that they were not assholes at all. I don't if anyone gets it but basically I thought he was going to act rude. But guess what? Charlie is the sweetest person you've ever read about. I love him so much. a b Moyal, Damien (September 15, 2017). "Damien Done - Primitive (Killing Joke)". Damien Done . Retrieved July 11, 2022– via Facebook. There is no socio-political or cultural correctness in this biracial representation. White authors trying to write people of colour is appreciated, but when done without research and awareness, and in 2021, is just a shame. The Charm Offensive is just one example of it. a b c d e f Kamiński, Karol (August 28, 2017). "Damien Done premiere new video "Curious Thing"!". Idioteq. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017 . Retrieved February 16, 2022.

I really, really thought that this would be that book that would finally be the kind of rep I had been looking for and kind of deserve but sadly it’s anything but that. 1 star for the romance and cute stuff. 1 star for character development. Half star for trying but failing miserably. Damien Done". Boston Music Room. August 18, 2018. Archived from the original on February 16, 2022 . Retrieved February 16, 2022. NetGalley and Atria Books provided me with a complimentary advance copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased review. Thanks for making it available! well, it got me. i made it through nearly the whole book without shedding a tear, but man, that last third gave my tear ducts a workout. The angst was overdone as though the author knew where they wanted to go, but not how to get there. So they just kept pulling us along on what felt like an unending trip until suddenly... it skipped ahead 3 months. 3 Months where we're shown what Dev's been doing. But he doesn't come across as better. However... he has to be to bring everything together, right? That didn't sell. It felt plastic and contrived and completely not believable. And the producer? She got off majorly considering how horrendous she was, what with not only her extreme phobia, but her desire to screw over anyone with mental health issues.

a b c Marote, David (September 1, 2018). "Damien Done - Charm Offensive". RMP Magazine. Archived from the original on March 6, 2021 . Retrieved July 11, 2022. The band released three singles from Charm Offensive: "Curious Thing" on September 8, 2017 (though its music video premiered beforehand on August 25, 2017), [9] [10] "The Lord Fox" on January 13, 2018, [4] and "Roof Access" on February 16, 2018. [3] A fourth music video was also produced for the non-album Killing Joke cover "Primitive", which appeared on the b-side of "Curious Thing" and with the European edition of the album. [11] [12] a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Marote, David (August 31, 2018). "Damien Done - Interview Ieper Hardcore Fest 2018". RMP Magazine. Archived from the original on April 14, 2021 . Retrieved February 15, 2022. Warning: This review and the book are 18+ because there’s lots of steamy scenes, so if you’re under 18, maybe skip this review.a b c d e f g h "Damien Done Ltd Euro Version". Hypertension Records. May 25, 2018. Archived from the original on June 5, 2018 . Retrieved July 10, 2022.