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erkietheturkey's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, and Pregnancy
chrisljm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Biphobia, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Infidelity, Terminal illness, and Car accident
kingrosereads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Fake dating reverse harem romcom that’s friends to lovers. It’s funny, it’s sickeningly sweet, and it’s steamy.
Right, let’s get on with it.
Layla is our heroine. She’s amazing. Entrepreneur. Self-made millionaire. Hot af. She’s funny, sarcastic, shy, and blunt. I love her. She’s so relatable. I was literally laughing out loud, she’s hilarious. I wished to god she was a plus sized girl. Just give me a mid-sized baddie that’s super comfortable in her skin and knows she’s hot af and can pull three hotties.
We then have our three heroes who happen to live in the flat across the hall. There’s 40 year old, ex-teacher, Luke, ex-pro rugby player, Zack, and sweet baby angel, Josh. The real bummer is they all have a podcast and Josh started it. Major alpha energy. But I guess it’s okay cause it’s hella feminist??
Anyway, Layla is a 28 year old successful businesswoman looking for a husband so she can have it all. But apparently her years of building her empire has stunted her dating abilities. So what’s a girl to do? Ah, yes, fake date your three best friends from across the hall. Nothing could possibly go wrong.
This story handles so many difficult things: slut shaming, cyber bullying, cancel culture, regular in your face bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, abusive relationships, anxiety/panic disorder, and grief. You’ll be laughing or fanning yourself one moment and be stone faced feeling sad af or pissed tf off the next moment.
Honestly, why was Luke her previous high school teacher? Whether he remembered her or not? It was super hard to get over. And Zack was so annoying. Just too much energy and trying to be funny but coming off annoying. I don’t read a lot of reverse harems, but I’m starting to notice that each one has some golden retriever blonde with endless energy actin a fool. And seriously, I don’t need more reasons to dislike blonde love interests. I did like when Zack punched that guy in the face and he had a couple of decent zingers.
I think I’m honestly way too petty for some of these romance books. After the shit Zack and Luke pulled KNOWING Layla’s history? Absolutely no way I’m forgiving them. And none of them defended her after the rumors online? Absolutely not. I don’t care what the excuse. Simply saying you all dated and therefore she didn’t cheat, wouldn’t have fed to the rumors. I’m also way too petty not to release the evidence on Donny. Pettiness aside, that man should not be given the chance to run for office. Like what the hell?
And this isn’t in the book but it is a bonus epilogue so I’ll judge it. I’m really sick and tired of this emphasis put on biological children. These three men are committed to her and raising the children as their own, so who cares who the biological father is? That just really rubbed me the wrong way.
All that stuff aside, it was a solid romcom. And the spice was pretty decent. Tame for a reverse harem, but decent. I hated the issue that broke them up and the apology was cringey, but the whole book was funny and entertaining. And it handled its serious topics pretty well. I won’t forgive the podcast thing though. That’s a whole ass crime. And at least 3 red flags.
Right, let’s get on with it.
Layla is our heroine. She’s amazing. Entrepreneur. Self-made millionaire. Hot af. She’s funny, sarcastic, shy, and blunt. I love her. She’s so relatable. I was literally laughing out loud, she’s hilarious. I wished to god she was a plus sized girl. Just give me a mid-sized baddie that’s super comfortable in her skin and knows she’s hot af and can pull three hotties.
We then have our three heroes who happen to live in the flat across the hall. There’s 40 year old, ex-teacher, Luke, ex-pro rugby player, Zack, and sweet baby angel, Josh. The real bummer is they all have a podcast and Josh started it. Major alpha energy. But I guess it’s okay cause it’s hella feminist??
Anyway, Layla is a 28 year old successful businesswoman looking for a husband so she can have it all. But apparently her years of building her empire has stunted her dating abilities. So what’s a girl to do? Ah, yes, fake date your three best friends from across the hall. Nothing could possibly go wrong.
This story handles so many difficult things: slut shaming, cyber bullying, cancel culture, regular in your face bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, abusive relationships, anxiety/panic disorder, and grief. You’ll be laughing or fanning yourself one moment and be stone faced feeling sad af or pissed tf off the next moment.
Honestly, why was Luke her previous high school teacher? Whether he remembered her or not? It was super hard to get over. And Zack was so annoying. Just too much energy and trying to be funny but coming off annoying. I don’t read a lot of reverse harems, but I’m starting to notice that each one has some golden retriever blonde with endless energy actin a fool. And seriously, I don’t need more reasons to dislike blonde love interests. I did like when Zack punched that guy in the face and he had a couple of decent zingers.
I think I’m honestly way too petty for some of these romance books. After the shit Zack and Luke pulled KNOWING Layla’s history? Absolutely no way I’m forgiving them. And none of them defended her after the rumors online? Absolutely not. I don’t care what the excuse. Simply saying you all dated and therefore she didn’t cheat, wouldn’t have fed to the rumors. I’m also way too petty not to release the evidence on Donny. Pettiness aside, that man should not be given the chance to run for office. Like what the hell?
And this isn’t in the book but it is a bonus epilogue so I’ll judge it. I’m really sick and tired of this emphasis put on biological children. These three men are committed to her and raising the children as their own, so who cares who the biological father is? That just really rubbed me the wrong way.
All that stuff aside, it was a solid romcom. And the spice was pretty decent. Tame for a reverse harem, but decent. I hated the issue that broke them up and the apology was cringey, but the whole book was funny and entertaining. And it handled its serious topics pretty well. I won’t forgive the podcast thing though. That’s a whole ass crime. And at least 3 red flags.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Biphobia
lotte5322's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment