Deliciously funny rom-com set in the fascinating world of tech startups! Witty writing, poignant commentary on sexism in the tech industry and the struggles of online/app dating, plus an incredibly relatable main character make How to Hack a Heartbreak a ridiculously enjoyable read!

2 stars
Fell flat for me. I was hoping for more, I struggled to get into it from the start. Flipped through to see if it got better.

After Mel is stood up by a date and then sent dick pics by another guy, she creates JerkAlert. It gives women the opportunity to warn other dating app users which guys are the bad ones so they can be avoided. It explodes into something bigger than she expected and she has to figure out what to do as it continues to grow.
This book was a lot more fun than I expected! What I enjoyed about this was that it showed that women can be just as good in the computer science field as men. She writes the code and creates the website all on her own. She's strong in that sense and that's what made me like her. Sure, there are times when she second guesses and doubts her abilities but her group of friends pick her back up. There are enjoyable supporting characters in the story that aren't one dimensional and are all smart/kiss-ass women. This story is a whole is full of strong women who encourage and support each other and help lead each other on their path. I also really liked Mel's Pinterest obsessed roommate and wish I could have seen her projects and parties myself!
I liked that the budding romance between Mel and Alex wasn't straightforward. The author balances Mel's skepticism of Alex well as the reader gets to know him. You're not quite sure if you're supposed to trust him or root for him and it was a good change of pace. How to Hack a Heartbreak is a fun romcom that has both humor and heart in it and it makes for an enjoyable read.

How to Hack a Heartbreak is a wonderful and original read! I can see this book being a total hit during summer 2019! I also think this is one of the most relatable novels I have read in a long time. I think this app should be a real thing (if it's not already) as many women would flock to purchase it! Anyway, I highly recommend this laugh out loud novel!

I was provided with an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! I felt it was rather true to life about how women coders are oftener treated in the tech arena, but the constant sexual harassment isn’t necessarily something that would fly as easily as it did in this book - but every company is different so I would not put it past a bunch of men either. Melanie was real and relatable and Alex did come off kinda shady but Mel was acting shady too really. It was a fun read and I recommend it!

I know it's only January, but without a doubt, How to Hack a Heartbreak WILL be making my top books of 2019 list! I absolutely loved this story from start to finish. Mel Strickland is fed up with being a tech professional in a male driven industry, but even more than that, she's sick of the current dating environment - being sent inappropriate pictures before even exchanging a word, being "ghosted, being stood up with no apology - so when Mel goes out drinking with girlfriends, she stumbles home and decides to create a little website called JerkAlert as a goof, where women can rate the jerk's they've gone out with to warn other women of what's out there.

There was so much about Mel I found myself relating to (and ugh, in the whole online dating/swipe culture situation), I quite possibly thought Rockaway was observing me and my friends while writing this (hello SoulCycle references!!!)... I was finding every moment possible to read this today, including finishing up on my lunch break, it was just that good! I think anyone who is a fan of Christina Lauren's work would love this one or maybe just someone else who has swiped on one too many wastes of time!

Thank you to Graydon House for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

I liked parts of this book, however the ending felt really rushed. While the technology portion is important, the romance took a complete step back, which is what I was expecting the focus to be.

Really cute story! I think I liked the relationship with the friends as much as the romantic one between the two main characters. I really liked the story line too. Good book!

I very much enjoyed this title, although I feel it should be billed to a younger set. Having some knowledge of coding and social media, I was able to keep up with the terms in a way I expect older readers would not. It was a fun and enjoyable story and I very much loved the variety of characters and the friendship which was a foundation to the story. I would hope there will be spin-off titles involving each of the other characters!