sovonreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This book did what I hate where the FMC becomes unbearable and then the males make the female feel like her behavior was warranted or acceptable but really she’s been a horrible person.
This started out great to me and you have two people that need to do some healing and I could see the growth in the MMC but the FMC just got worse.
For her to be a therapist her judgements, accusations, and rude behavior as well as her refusal to deal with her mom issues throughout the entire book left much to be desired.
She was hard to like all the way to the end. I loved her publicist and her no nonsense attitude.Not a reread for me.
This started out great to me and you have two people that need to do some healing and I could see the growth in the MMC but the FMC just got worse.
For her to be a therapist her judgements, accusations, and rude behavior as well as her refusal to deal with her mom issues throughout the entire book left much to be desired.
She was hard to like all the way to the end. I loved her publicist and her no nonsense attitude.
Spoiler
Also, it was cringe that the MMC had sex with her friends and then they all sat and discussed how his sex game evolved. There is also cheating in the bookjacqiesbooks's review
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
abeckreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
birdabouttown's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
College acquaintances reconnect after each being burned by previous relationships. Overall very enjoyable and 🔥🔥 but I wonder how the title was chosen…it doesn’t seem the best fit.
samix3reads's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
2.75
domid73's review
4.0
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The book follows Relationship Therapist, Jessica Gallagher. We meet Jessica In the beginning of the book while her boyfriend Luke is ending their relationship. He was trying to sneak out before she got home. She was shocked being that they just went to a celebratory dinner the night before for the release of her book.
Jessica runs into Galvin who was a former classmate. They never dated before but after Galvin is exposed on social media they engage in a fake relationship to repair their images. Galvin is intrigued by Jessica’s view and Jessica can’t stop herself from falling for him. The only catch is the more Galvin is around Jessica he realizes he is falling for her and is ready to drop his player status. This was my first dread from the author and I was entertained
Thank you Berkley Publishing Group, Berkley
and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
The book follows Relationship Therapist, Jessica Gallagher. We meet Jessica In the beginning of the book while her boyfriend Luke is ending their relationship. He was trying to sneak out before she got home. She was shocked being that they just went to a celebratory dinner the night before for the release of her book.
Jessica runs into Galvin who was a former classmate. They never dated before but after Galvin is exposed on social media they engage in a fake relationship to repair their images. Galvin is intrigued by Jessica’s view and Jessica can’t stop herself from falling for him. The only catch is the more Galvin is around Jessica he realizes he is falling for her and is ready to drop his player status. This was my first dread from the author and I was entertained
Thank you Berkley Publishing Group, Berkley
and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
beccarwolf's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
sailormar's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Solid romance - really loved the engagement with how one really knows if they’re making the right choices or just living out their childhood trauma (RELATABLE). I also like what AJC did with the fake dating trope. While most end up feeling like a romp (enjoyable and fun but requiring a suspension of disbelief) this felt more grounded in real life, like how it would be if two people were thrown into these circumstances but had enough trust and maturity to talk it out more.
Only complaint is much like the heroine, this book felt more analytical than emotional. The characters said they felt fear about losing each other and I believed it but didn’t feel it fully. Still definitely worth a read and made me think!
Only complaint is much like the heroine, this book felt more analytical than emotional. The characters said they felt fear about losing each other and I believed it but didn’t feel it fully. Still definitely worth a read and made me think!
sam_gorny's review against another edition
3.75
Fake dating but they realize it’s more than that quickly (yes!!)
So much internal thoughts without real conversations and repetitive revisiting without resolution (no!! But like prob accurate to life ha)
So much internal thoughts without real conversations and repetitive revisiting without resolution (no!! But like prob accurate to life ha)