RaveThe Nerd DailyReaders and writers of the ‘friends to lovers’ trope, take notice: Josh & Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating is by far the best example I’ve seen of this trope being flawlessly executed. In general, I’m not actually a huge fan of this particular trope, but Josh and Hazel were just so damn wonderful ... There were no ulterior motives, not romantic scheming or unrequited feelings. It was refreshing as hell ... The secondary characters in the novel were quirky and fun, adding to the charm of the book ... Josh was, sigh, just a dreamboat. He was such a great contrast to Hazel’s wildness ... When the pair finally hooked up, it just felt so organic and natural. Though there was, understandably, plenty of awkwardness, the progression from friends to more felt well-paced and right for the couple.
