The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
thebooksquid's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyed—certainly wasn’t the fun, fake dating I expected, but I appreciated the subjects (alcoholism, privacy, exploitation, grief) they tackled.
rennegade's review against another edition
4.0
I did not like this one quite as much as [b:Will They or Won't They|62562854|Will They or Won't They|Ava Wilder|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1668733837l/62562854._SY75_.jpg|98318145], but it was still enjoyable for me. I definitely enjoy these romances set in Hollywood amongst the famous. Throw in a fun trope (enemies-to-lovers, fake dating, etc.), and it is pretty much a winner.
This book started to lose me in the last third or so. I appreciate that it was an authentic look into the life of an addict, but watching Ethan spiral and Grey just sort of deal with it was frustrating. I am glad things ended the way they did, and I enjoyed all of the characters.
Overall, both of this author's books were winners for me, so they are probably going on my list of "will read anything by" authors.
This book started to lose me in the last third or so. I appreciate that it was an authentic look into the life of an addict, but watching Ethan spiral and Grey just sort of deal with it was frustrating. I am glad things ended the way they did, and I enjoyed all of the characters.
Overall, both of this author's books were winners for me, so they are probably going on my list of "will read anything by" authors.
niah's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
The cover really throws the whole book off. Please read the trigger warnings
bookishlifeofabbyh's review against another edition
5.0
How to Fake it in Hollywood sat on my NetGalley shelf for far too long, I wish I would’ve read it sooner!! This book is a quick read, and a more realistic romance.. I mean, as realistic and I would assume Hollywood couples could be?
Grey and Ethan are set up to make their careers blossom quicker as they’re both in a rut. Neither wants to be in this fake relationship… or so they say. We see from both perspectives how this relationship blossoms throughout their time together. They get steamy and serious.
Halfway through I thought that it was going to be pretty predictable and typical rom com, but Ava Wilder shocked me with more of a deep dive into handling trauma and alcoholism. I really liked how more authors are putting the theme of going to therapy to get help in their stories instead of having the love interest “solve” their mental illnesses and diseases. (Somewhat of a spoiler I guess? Sorry!!) Personally, this seemed more realistic because of that and it made me what to know what happened immediately!!
Thanks NetGalley and Dell for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Grey and Ethan are set up to make their careers blossom quicker as they’re both in a rut. Neither wants to be in this fake relationship… or so they say. We see from both perspectives how this relationship blossoms throughout their time together. They get steamy and serious.
Halfway through I thought that it was going to be pretty predictable and typical rom com, but Ava Wilder shocked me with more of a deep dive into handling trauma and alcoholism. I really liked how more authors are putting the theme of going to therapy to get help in their stories instead of having the love interest “solve” their mental illnesses and diseases. (Somewhat of a spoiler I guess? Sorry!!) Personally, this seemed more realistic because of that and it made me what to know what happened immediately!!
Thanks NetGalley and Dell for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
solaana's review against another edition
4.0
Trigger warning: alcoholism. But outside of that, this shit had me cackling.
thatsoneforthebooks's review against another edition
4.0
I love fake dating stories and I was so excited for this one after seeing so many great reviews. I loved Grey and Ethan's fake dating setup, as a stunt from their publicist to bring more attention to their careers. And the tension between them in the first half of the book was fantastic.
The second half of the book felt slower and dragged out. As they explored both characters' struggles with family, grief, alcoholism, etc., and what made the foundation of a healthy relationship, which I appreciated, it also really slowed the story down. It left me with mixed feelings about the book -- I appreciated the discussions of mental health and healthy relationships but it also changed the tone of the book from the more light-hearted beginning of it.
I still enjoyed this book, and it was a great audiobook listen for a long car ride.
The second half of the book felt slower and dragged out. As they explored both characters' struggles with family, grief, alcoholism, etc., and what made the foundation of a healthy relationship, which I appreciated, it also really slowed the story down. It left me with mixed feelings about the book -- I appreciated the discussions of mental health and healthy relationships but it also changed the tone of the book from the more light-hearted beginning of it.
I still enjoyed this book, and it was a great audiobook listen for a long car ride.
teri_dost's review against another edition
2.0
Byl to takový průměr, některé věci mě tam štvaly (dokonalost hlavní hrdinky), ale říkala jsem si, že to snad nebude ve finále tak hrozný... to jsem ale měla čekat - jasně, ke změně může motivovat cokoli, ale chlap, který se nedokáže (nechce!) změnit kvůli svým malým dcerám, ale udělá to pro přítelkyni?
m43m43's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I enjoyed this book so much. The writing was great, the story was great, the characters were great.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Addiction
smallpaperstars's review against another edition
2.0
I was disappointed that after all the buildup to him fixing his issues, we didn’t even get to see any of it because of the time jump.
thepopeinator's review against another edition
told all of my coworkers the plot of this book and not a single one of them secretly knows a mega famous actor???