Reviews

Not Here to Stay Friends by Kaitlyn Hill

swiftevermorereader's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

mallorybatesbooks's review against another edition

5.0

Not Here to Stay Friends is such a cute, fun and funny read. I couldn't put it down! I loved Sloan and Liam, and the reality dating competition was a really interesting backdrop. This is one of the best friends-to-lovers I've read in recent memory-- a winner from start to finish!

*Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

_melrosereads's review against another edition

3.0

This book was cute. Loved Liam, hated Aspen. Book was a bit slow though.

iyareads's review against another edition

4.0

Not Here to Stay Friends was such a swoon-worthy and sweet romance. What a lovely and swoon-worthy romance Not Here to Stay Friends was. Teenage drama abounds on a real-life dating show for teenagers. Sloane and Liam, two childhood best friends, get together again for the summer. When all their plans fall through, they intend to utilize the summer together and catch up. Instead, Sloane is forced to participate in Liam's work assignment at his dad's reality television dating show. Aspen Woods, the show's star and a well-known television actor, charms Sloane while she tries to understand her growing feelings for Liam.

Although I didn't particularly like the friends-to-lovers cliche, I'm pleased I enjoyed reading this one. Sloane and Liam were wonderful. Their friendship seemed to be genuine. I adored how it evolved during the novel. As each of them considers their relationship with one another and the future, there's a significant development in their characters. Although there were some misunderstandings and feelings that were suppressed, the situation didn't feel greatly dramatic. I adored Kaitlyn Hill's writing. I'm looking forward to reading more of her books. The strong female friendships that were portrayed in the book were also something I enjoyed. If you like love triangles, this one might not be as satisfying as others. Highly recommend this!

kimbongiorno's review against another edition

5.0

Sweet, swoony, fun and with the right amount of made-for-reality-tv dramatics.

A great YA love story.

For fans of behind-the-scenes reality show love stories like (Adult Fiction) Battle Royal, The True Love Experiment, Sadie on a Plate, If the Shoe Fits.

_nem_'s review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jenni1121's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

arielkirst's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

This was absolutely adorable! Great narration, cute story concept, fun banter between the two. It gave me all the warm fuzzies.

readingwithkirstyn's review against another edition

2.0

Not Here to Stay Friends is a cute and lighthearted YA story similar to The Bachelor. I did have to keep myself from questioning the morality of certain parts of the story (teenager reality show dating? Odd.) but overall I was able to suspend believe enough to enjoy the story a bit.

indyyy22's review against another edition

2.0

I raise the question: why friends to lovers when enemies to lovers is just the most perfect, angsty, flawless, entertaining, quintessential, top-tier, toe- curling, world-class, butterfly-inducing, swoon-worthy, and so-fucking-incredibly- superior of a trope??????

No answers?!?!

Then, I rest my case. 2 stars only because I like that the man was antagonized at the end. #MenDeserveNoRights ✊