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emilylovesbooks94's review against another edition
5.0
I'm a sucker for best friends to lovers stories, and Will and Samuel's was such a treat to listen to. Their journey was pretty short with a straightforward fake boyfriends-turned-real plotline, but I felt as invested in the characters as I do during a full-length read. Poor Samuel had completely convinced himself that he had no shot with Will, and even when their practice dates turned into something more he kept waiting for him to change his mind. Will was remarkably sure about his newfound sexuality for someone who'd never been attracted to a man before, and I was here for his surety in contrast to Samuel's anxious stressing. The two of them had amazing chemistry when they finally allowed themselves to explore it, and with a foundation of friendship to build their romantic relationship upon there was minimal angst once they decided to take the leap. I especially adored the extended epilogue five years down the line--getting to see these two build up their unconventional family was everything I didn't know I needed to send them off on their happily ever after.
**I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.
**I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.
erharry's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
notguilty's review
4.5
Love this novella. Samuel is downright tortured by his desire for his best friend and roommate. And oh man, if he thought it was bad before Will offered to be his fake boyfriend with fake dates and practice touching…
Will is adorable in the way he throws himself into the task. Even when Samuel seems unsure of the whole idea. They both may be a little oblivious, but they are super cute and get a lovely romantic happy ending, so really we all win.
And if you’re a fan of audiobooks, which is out now, Liam DiCosimo always delivers a wonderful experience.
kle105's review
4.0
I have really enjoyed this series and so sad it's over. Samuel is invited to his ex's wedding and while he doesn't want to go he doesn't want his ex to think he got the better of him, especially since his ex didn't want to look bad in their friend group if he didn't invite him.
While Samuel didn't want to go alone, he planned to anyways. That is until his best friend Will comes up with a plan for them to go together. Everyone in his friend group knows he isn't gay so he suggests some dates so they can work on pretending they are a real couple.
With each date, touch and eventual kiss they have to decide if they have pushed their friendship to far or is this fake dating starting to feel a little too real. I loved their friendship and how it evolved.
While Samuel didn't want to go alone, he planned to anyways. That is until his best friend Will comes up with a plan for them to go together. Everyone in his friend group knows he isn't gay so he suggests some dates so they can work on pretending they are a real couple.
With each date, touch and eventual kiss they have to decide if they have pushed their friendship to far or is this fake dating starting to feel a little too real. I loved their friendship and how it evolved.
kindlemmromancereader's review
4.0
This was a quick and delightful read! I was captivated as Samuel and Will unraveled their spur of the moment fake dating plan to send Samuel’s sort of ex into a rage of jealousy. Brad (the ex) is an idiot and a terrible person. Will is protective, loving, and dominant (yum). Samuel is sweet, kind, and adorably shy. It was great seeing other characters from the Forever Family Trilogy in this story as well. Simon, Jeremy, and Jackson were great advice givers. I loved how Samuel got his wish of a romantic future and life spent together with Will. I loved how little of their affection and feelings for one another was fake. I loved how quickly they realized they were meant to be. I especially loved the underlying praise kink that Samuel exhibited. This story gives you all the good feels of best friends to lovers. The age gap romance makes it that much sweeter for me. You should definitely read it and the other books in the series!
lydiaaa's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
heabooknerd's review against another edition
4.0
FAKER had all the best of Kiki Clark from friends to lovers, praise kink, bisexual awakening, and fake dating -- basically everything I love in a romance! Will and Samuel were great together and I loved the way Will could so easily read Samuel and he wanted nothing more than to make Samuel happy. These two were steamy and sweet together and that epilogue was the absolute cutest I've ever read.
Content Warning: brief references to a parent who struggled with alcoholism
Content Warning: brief references to a parent who struggled with alcoholism
jennifox's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
2.5
Cute, but really predictable.
hexentart's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Love a good Bi-Awakening, best friends to lovers, and protective vibes. When you pair that with an absolute cinnamon roll like Samuel, how can you not fall in love with this book?
jengirlreads's review against another edition
4.0
Faker is a delight of a friends-to-lovers romance, with all the snark, steam, and sweetness 109 pages can hold.
Samuel has feelings for his straight friend/roommate, Will, but he’s handling it. He has rules. It’s not a problem. Until Will discovers the wedding invitation from Samuel’s loser ex and decides that showing up to the wedding with a hot date — him — is the perfect idea. But since Samuel is careful to keep a safe distance, they need to practice their PDA beforehand. Right? It just makes sense. But when Will gets a little more into it than he expects, he realizes his feelings for the sweet Samuel go beyond friendship.
This story has everything I love — friends to lovers, first times, only one bed, and protective main characters; it’s a total swoonfest, and I gobbled it up. Samuel and Will are perfect together, and I loved their story. This is book three in the Forever Family Trilogy, but it can be read as a standalone, though there are great cameos from our favorite characters from the first two books! Definitely recommend this one and the whole series.
Samuel has feelings for his straight friend/roommate, Will, but he’s handling it. He has rules. It’s not a problem. Until Will discovers the wedding invitation from Samuel’s loser ex and decides that showing up to the wedding with a hot date — him — is the perfect idea. But since Samuel is careful to keep a safe distance, they need to practice their PDA beforehand. Right? It just makes sense. But when Will gets a little more into it than he expects, he realizes his feelings for the sweet Samuel go beyond friendship.
This story has everything I love — friends to lovers, first times, only one bed, and protective main characters; it’s a total swoonfest, and I gobbled it up. Samuel and Will are perfect together, and I loved their story. This is book three in the Forever Family Trilogy, but it can be read as a standalone, though there are great cameos from our favorite characters from the first two books! Definitely recommend this one and the whole series.