Keesha Jones has been assigned to review an online dating site. Seriously? Could she not have just written about something fun? Like, say, anti-fungal cream? (Cyberella is a short story.)
This might be the first story I read by Laurie Baxter (when it was published together with The Rescue in “A Cute Pair of Shorts”), and the re-read was just as cute and funny as I remembered!
Keesha’s adventures in online dating range from hilarious to cringe-worthy (and sound all too plausible), and – just like the first time I read the story – I only wish it had been longer and I’d gotten to know Keesha and Bob better. 🙂
Author
hfamily5
2 years ago
I like the concept of Cinderella on the internet and the fact that the main character finds someone of interest; I personally would loved if the story had been longer with a little more detail. I like how the premise is set and the basic plot was good. Overall a fun quick read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
magali146
2 years ago
Excellent, funny and surprising short story
I loved the idea of this story, as well as the heroine. The tone of the story is quite humorous, sarcastic and sometimes ironic, with a look at virtual relationships very interesting for the thought that Keesha, a journalist brings. The romance is a bit special because it is almost only written on the virtual part, but it is not disturbing.
The application described is perhaps fictitious, but the concept is quite funny, with a dance hall and even virtual toilets for girls to talk to each other. It’s both surprising and exciting to read.
The story is both a romance, without being completely one, but it is complicated to say more without spoiler.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
Author
kccandaele
2 years ago
This was such a fun read! I have never done an online dating site, but the thought of interacting in one via animated avatars sounds fun and creative. I really wanted Keesha to find her perfect match on MeetCute.club because she sounds like me when I was single! LOL!! I don’t want to give any spoilers, but I will say I loved the ending and really want a sequel to this story!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
cgarr
2 years ago
Another cute short story by Laurie Baxter. The short story explores cyber dating with a series of comments about the interaction. It was an enjoyable short story.
I received an advance copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
nadinepeterse
2 years ago
On average, it was okay.
I started out not liking Keesha at all; she was so negative and sarcastic! Not likeable. And a big part of the very short story consisted of a log of all chat transcripts and comments. Some things even irritated me, like the way everyone and I do mean EVERYONE spelled emoji’s with a >. Example :>( for a frown. Everyone I know just spells 🙁 or :-(. So, IMO, the different people who were chatting weren’t different enough. But it got better and I liked the end. The end was cute. On average, it was okay.
Author
bernie
2 years ago
In Cyberella Keesha has been hired to review a dating web site. Not fun, but a gal has to eat. Keesha creates an online persona and interacts with prospective dates. The web site uses avatars, virtual bathrooms, etc. This is a fun, humorous, and sarcastic short story and a fun read.
By lauriebaxter
Giving me the Warm Fuzzies (pun intended 😉 )
This might be the first story I read by Laurie Baxter (when it was published together with The Rescue in “A Cute Pair of Shorts”), and the re-read was just as cute and funny as I remembered!
Keesha’s adventures in online dating range from hilarious to cringe-worthy (and sound all too plausible), and – just like the first time I read the story – I only wish it had been longer and I’d gotten to know Keesha and Bob better. 🙂
I like the concept of Cinderella on the internet and the fact that the main character finds someone of interest; I personally would loved if the story had been longer with a little more detail. I like how the premise is set and the basic plot was good. Overall a fun quick read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Excellent, funny and surprising short story
I loved the idea of this story, as well as the heroine. The tone of the story is quite humorous, sarcastic and sometimes ironic, with a look at virtual relationships very interesting for the thought that Keesha, a journalist brings. The romance is a bit special because it is almost only written on the virtual part, but it is not disturbing.
The application described is perhaps fictitious, but the concept is quite funny, with a dance hall and even virtual toilets for girls to talk to each other. It’s both surprising and exciting to read.
The story is both a romance, without being completely one, but it is complicated to say more without spoiler.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
This was such a fun read! I have never done an online dating site, but the thought of interacting in one via animated avatars sounds fun and creative. I really wanted Keesha to find her perfect match on MeetCute.club because she sounds like me when I was single! LOL!! I don’t want to give any spoilers, but I will say I loved the ending and really want a sequel to this story!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Another cute short story by Laurie Baxter. The short story explores cyber dating with a series of comments about the interaction. It was an enjoyable short story.
I received an advance copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.
On average, it was okay.
I started out not liking Keesha at all; she was so negative and sarcastic! Not likeable. And a big part of the very short story consisted of a log of all chat transcripts and comments. Some things even irritated me, like the way everyone and I do mean EVERYONE spelled emoji’s with a >. Example :>( for a frown. Everyone I know just spells 🙁 or :-(. So, IMO, the different people who were chatting weren’t different enough. But it got better and I liked the end. The end was cute. On average, it was okay.
In Cyberella Keesha has been hired to review a dating web site. Not fun, but a gal has to eat. Keesha creates an online persona and interacts with prospective dates. The web site uses avatars, virtual bathrooms, etc. This is a fun, humorous, and sarcastic short story and a fun read.