DNF at 65%

I really tried to push through and finish this book, but I just really didn’t enjoy it anymore. There were just some things in this story that weren’t it for me. I didn’t like how the love was insta-love and the pacing just didn’t feel right to me. I really wanted to enjoy this story and in the beginning I did, but I guess that after some time the story kind of fell flat and lost its charm for me.

This one was a miss for me. I did end up finishing it, but it didn’t blow me out of the water. It was not bad, but it was just okay. I went in thinking this would be such an interesting concept. Everyone loves reading about social media. But that is not what I got.
The characters in the book were adult, but they acted so much like teenagers. They were so immature. I thought I was reading a YA, but it wasn’t.
I did respect that it dealt with the way it dealt anxiety and PTSD.
But overall, it was just okay for me.
I gave it a 2.5 so I rounded it up to a 3.

This book is so accurate for the life we are all living! Its beautifully written and a very quick read! I enjoyed reading about winter and bo and all of the tragedies that have molded them into the people they are. The instant chemistry was absolutely undeniable but Winter begins to overthink to protect herself and in turn shuts Bo out.

I really wanted to like this book. Truly. I wanted to like this book so much and I was so hopeful. It just didn't meet the standards that I was hoping for.

When you live your entire life on social media for the public to examine, your audience may get the wrong impression of who you really are.
According to social media Winter had the perfect outfit, the perfect meals, the perfect outings but inside she’s dealing with anxiety, panic attacks and remnants of an abusive relationship.
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What she does have on her side is a best friend that drags her out to a high tech bowling alley where she meets Bo. However, Bo’s bad boy reputation precedes him and when he tries to reach out to Winter she has him blocked across all platforms.
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These two need to break down their public image and get to know who they really are in real life. This is a social media love story that shows a true picture of what happens when the filter is lifted and they get to know each other for who they really are not just behind the screen.
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Thank you #NetGalley and #Satin for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Cute and easy read. I really enjoyed the gossip girl aspect of it all. It was a great pallet cleanser.

Thank you kindly to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this review copy.

Give me more. This is my first time reading this author and I loved it. Any book like this style is what we need. I can’t wait to read more books from Savannah Thomas.

'Blocked: A Social Media Love Story' was an okay book. The premise of this book interested me a lot but I found myself not really enjoying reading the actual book. I felt like all of the characters were kind of flat and I could not find myself connecting or caring about any of them. The romance between Bo and Winter lacked chemistry in my opinion, probably because you rarely ever see them together and when they finally get together, you only get to read one scene of them together before the book ends.

I don't think this book is a bad book, just simply not a book that I personally enjoyed but I am sure someone else would enjoy this book a lot more than I did because it has a lot of potential. The book did leave on a cliffhanger though which did intrigue me but I don't think I will ever pick up the next book as I don't think I care enough about the characters.

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I received this book as an #ARC from #Netgalley in exchange for a review! I loved it! #Blocked was a humorous book from the get go! #Winter is a social media queen. Enter #Bo, who's a typical rich boy, daddy issues, trying to make something of himself and make his dad take notice of him kind of guy. Winter dislikes him and doesn't trust him on sight. #Mia, also a media queen and her boyfriend #Jeremiah set up Winter and Bo to work together during a volunteer activity which forces them to be friends, 2 kitten adoptions later and they like each other and agree to go out. Winter's boyfriend rears his ugly head causing doubt in her head as well as some fear, Bo steps up and provides care and bodyguarding. #3387 #66of250 #30for23 #34chapters #281pages #February2021 #covidreading #clearingoffreadingshelves #ASocialMediaLoveStory #whatsnext #readitquick

This was a cute story but didn't feel super well developed - it was a little fast paced and some of the characters felt very immaturely written.

This seemed like it would be an interesting take on modern romance and social media. Unfortunately, the plot and the pacing weren't good, and the characters were extremely flat. It was nigh impossible to even care a tiny bit about these characters and their romance, taking away any chance this could've been an enjoyable read.

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

#Blocked: A Social Media Love Story was okay. Nothing really sparked or connected with me so it was just an okay book. In it, you will meet Winter. She suffers from anxiety and PSTD. Then there's Bo who has a lot going on - like anger issues and stuff.

At first, I was a little intrigued in these two and I was wondering what road this book was going to take me on. Yet, after a while things were just okay and I was most definitely bored with what I was reading. Don't get me wrong, these two had potential to make this a way better story but nothing really happened.

Honestly, they just annoyed me like most people do when it comes to social media. They were immature at times and I just wanted to slap or punch them throughout most of the book. All I can really say is that I tried to find something likable and in the end - that was the actual ending of the book.

If you're looking for an easy, cute NA contemporary, this is your book! The book follows Winter Smith and Bo Blaine, both incredibly famous on social media, but struggling with their personal lives. When Winter and Bo meet at the opening of Bo's new bowling alley (called Blaine's Laines, I just had to mention that because I love the name so much), they're immediately attracted to each other. However, Winter's past and Bo's bad name on social media make it hard for Winter to trust him. Even though Bo is straightforward with his feelings, Winter doesn't know who to trust: Bo or everything the social media says about him?

I. Couldn't. Put. This. Book. Down. It was easy to get into, as the situation of both main characters becomes clear in the beginning of the book. The writing style was good to follow as well, I mostly appreciate that the author describes everything. The chapters are quite short, which makes it easy to sneak in a little more Bo Blaine while you're waiting for someone (I mean come on, his body is filled with tattoos based on well-known paintings, like Starry Night!! I'm a sucker for tattoos).

I'll admit, this book isn't a complicated masterpiece, but it's a perfect, hard to put down refresher filled with cliches, and I'm a sucker for cliches. It's definitely not a bad book, it's just really hard to impress me with a contemporary romance. Contemporary romance books are usually in-between books for me, but #Blocked is a little more than that for me. I truly hope that the sequel will tell us more about their back stories. I'll definitely reread this book, and you can count me in for the sequel!

3.5 stars

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a review.

Well first off, I definitely would appreciate some trigger warnings for abuse at the starting of this book because it was had to be in the mind of a victim of abuse when you're expecting a love story.
The characters of this book were decent. I was glad to see them fleshed out as far as their personalities and whatnot. You could definitely tell which perspective you were reading from. I didn't really care for the insta-love or the fact that this "world" seem just to fantastic to be real.
Also for as long as this book was, I felt like nothing really happened. It definitely dragged on. I won't be continuing with this series.

I really enjoyed this book! I thought it was such a cute love story, and I love all of the characters. I think how far Winter has come in the book is great, but I do wish we had seen a tad more from her perspective on that, as a few of her ‘freak outs’ as Mia called them happened with Bo’s perspective.

If you love social media represented in a contemporary romance story then you should definitely pick this up!

I can’t wait for the sequel! (Because please, there must be a sequel!)

This book was a rather fascinating read, describing how people come to meet one another and fall in love in an age where social media is such a big part of most peoples lives.
The relationship that you follow throughout this story is certainly not perfect, however I found this a positive view, as very few relationships are completely perfect. Although we only witness it through a rather short window of time, the story itself is unique and well written.
A quick, easy to read novel.

DNF 59%
Sadly, this book just wasn`t for me. I had so high hopes, because it sounded so interesting and good. But as people has written in their other reviews: The plot and pacing fell flat and the characters seemed so uinteresting? And just meh. i couldn`t connect with them at all. I did not feel the romance either.

My Rating - 0.5/5
I hate this book. Not dislike but actually hated it. I mean, did anyone actually read this book before publishing? Why? Seriously, why? There's so many great books out there that usually don't get published. I don't know what to say.
Winter is an influencer. She met Bo. They were infatuated with each other. But after googling Bo, Winter saw his bad reputation and blocked him. Then they met again and start dating. Her abusive ex-boyfriend tried to sabotage their relationship but failed. Now in the next book, I'm pretty sure it's gonna be Bo's dad who's gonna try to break them apart.
I seriously am pissed and annoyed and angry at myself for picking this book up even though I had no idea what I'm getting myself into. I never rated any book half. Not that I remember anyway. I need to read a good book ASAP.

I really liked the idea behind #Blocked: A Social Media Love Story but it just didn’t flesh out for me. It never really flowed and I just found myself disliking the characters, Winter and Bo especially.

I did consider not finishing but I felt I owed it to the story to finish and I am glad I did because it did wrap up well enough. I’m not sure I would read a #2 though.

This was a quick read if you like an easy. book. I would recommend this to anyone who just needs a pick me up.