Let’s Get Quizzcal, by Kelly Ohlert, follows Charlotte and Eli as they compete on the game show, Brain Battle. Eli and Charlotte were each others first loves back in high school. Charlotte has never been able to forgive Eli for the way things ended. Eli has never been able to stop thinking about Charlotte.

Each of them needs a large in flux of money to help their families. Their plans go awry when the show pairs them together. In order to win, they are going to have to learn to work together. When they learn to work together, maybe they’ll find that there’s something still there.

Overall this is a witty, funny, charming romance novel. I loved the idea for this book. Two people who don’t get along have to compete with each other on a game show is a concept that is rife with potential. The game show element is fun, and it adds tension throughout the book. It’s very lighthearted and fun to read. It would have been nice if there had actually been more of the game show in the novel. Ultimately, Ohlert is unable to determine what direction to take the book into, so it becomes a little jumbled after the start.

At its core, this novel is an enemies-to-lovers, second chance romance. The romance between Eli and Charlotte is sweet and charming. The chemistry between the two is very good, especially in the middle. It’s a very believable romance. Eli is a rock throughout the novel. He doesn’t really change or grow throughout, all of his change happens off the page in the past. His desires also do not change, he constantly just wants to date Charlotte. Charlotte, however, does have significant growth throughout the novel. Her characterization in the beginning and middle can be a little unlikeable. She is very unyielding, unreasonable, and self-centered. This does allow her to grow, and she does get better as the book progresses.

The conflicts in this novel don’t always make much sense, and there are too many. It reads like Ohlert couldn’t quite decide where she wanted she wanted to take the story. There is family conflict, there’s some poorly researched conflict with the law, there’s the conflict between Eli and Charlotte, and there’s the conflict with the show. There is a lot of time in the novel spent on Charlotte’s family, and understanding them and where they come from. Ohlert seems very invested in Charlotte’s family and their conflicts. She’s so invested in Charlotte’s family that Eli’s family seems like an afterthought. There’s an entire plot point involving Charlotte’s grandfather that just seems that it wasn’t necessary. The issue is never fully resolved, and it takes away from the larger story that is being told. Ohlert would have been well served to focus only on a couple of conflicts.

This book is perfect for anyone looking for a sweet, heartwarming, second chance romance. It’s funny and witty, and it will keep you engaged all the way through. I would recommend this book to any one who likes second chance romance or romantic comedies.

I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.