How to Choose a Guy in 10 Days Review

How to Choose a Guy in 10 Days by Lila Monroe

I gave How to Choose a Guy in 10 Days by Lila Monroe 3 stars. I enjoyed parts of the story, but overall it didn’t quite land for me the way I hoped it would.

The premise initially caught my attention, and I thought the storyline itself had a lot of potential. However, the book ended up being spicier than I typically prefer, and the repeated use of the word “unicorn” in place of orgasm made the tone feel a little immature at times. Instead of being funny or clever, it often pulled me out of the story.

What really worked for me, though, was Zach. I absolutely adored his character and the growth he experienced throughout the book. We got a surprisingly deep look into his background, his motivations, and how he was trying to change and move forward. His character arc felt thoughtful and genuine, and it was easy to root for him.

Gemma, unfortunately, didn’t feel nearly as developed. While she’s clearly meant to be the emotional center of the story, I never felt like we got the same depth or understanding of her life that we did with Zach. By the end of the book I still felt like I knew far more about him than I did about her, which made the relationship feel a little unbalanced.

The title was also somewhat misleading to me. Going in, I expected more of a structured “choose the guy” premise tied closely to the ten-day concept, but the story didn’t quite follow that expectation.

That said, the chemistry and banter between the characters did make for some enjoyable moments, and Zach’s personality carried a lot of the story.

A couple lines that captured the playful tone of the book were:

“Love isn’t something you can schedule neatly into a calendar.”

“Sometimes the right person shows up when you stop trying to control the outcome.”

Overall, How to Choose a Guy in 10 Days had a fun concept and a fantastic male lead, but it didn’t fully deliver for me. Zach’s character growth was the highlight, while Gemma’s lack of depth and the tonal choices kept the book from reaching its full potential.