Dessert Flirt Repeat

2.75/5

That was so weird. First, the ideas fr tiktok videos were cringy - especially the “licking ice cream from her belly”. Tiktok would ban this video faster than they could say “ice cream”. Second, the name of the shop, Sweet Cheeks was just weird. The tags and captions they used were also so cringy I was rolling my eyes the whole time.

I was expecting more things about the shop and Becca's finances. i mean her ex stole 20k from her and she was desperate for exposure to earn more money - I thought for sure that there would be more things about Becca worrying about her finances and paying her staff and paying rent, and how fast she could get more customers to pay for deliveries etc. I was hoping maybe she could monetize on tiktoks too to help, but there was nothing about it.

Also, the way the tikoks were being recorded was so weird too. It's like the author has no idea what has to be done before the video can be posted. They recorded the video and uploaded it straight away, and the only editing that was done was adding some music. Seriously? What about reshoots, or, you know, CUTTING OFF UNNECESSARY/PRIVATE MOMENTS? They recorded on the phone, not in the titok app. They recorded EVERYTHING instead of a few seconds at the time. And they posted it right away? There was no adding videos to drafts, they never recorded more than one video at the time so they could have few videos to schedule... No, they simply recorded on his phone, he sent her video, and then she added some music and posted it. Seriously? What about some editing? Ugh it was so stupid to read.

And the whole dad plot was so unnecessary. He said some cruel things to Gage and I actually applaued him for going no contact with his father - but then everyone tried to convince him otherwise. He doesn't have to forgive him if he doesn't want to! Also, the whole forgiving scene was done weird. His father offered him a job in a restaurant and Gage said no. But apparently a week later or so he's working there?? And said that he's working there a few times a week? Make up your mind, my dude.

Also, the epilogue. SPOILERS FOR THE EPILOGUE: WHY the hell would Gage move in with Becca? She lives above the ice cream shop! He apartment is tiny! His place is much bigger, with a bigger and better kitchen he's clearly using, more place, and is more comfortable! And they want to be crammed into a tiny apartment instead? makes zero sense whatsoever.