The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! đ
loouvski's review against another edition
2.0
3,5 stars
Jag har ganska mÄnga tankar om denna boken. Fram och tillbaka fick jag ifrÄn att tycka den va bra och lite för mycket kanske? Men sÄ kom slutet och jag kÀnde lite: YOU GO GIRL! SÄ det fick bli 3,5 i alla fall.
Jag har ganska mÄnga tankar om denna boken. Fram och tillbaka fick jag ifrÄn att tycka den va bra och lite för mycket kanske? Men sÄ kom slutet och jag kÀnde lite: YOU GO GIRL! SÄ det fick bli 3,5 i alla fall.
mtish's review against another edition
5.0
My absolute favorite in the series!
At first I figured that I would read this book simply because it fit in with the series (which I had enjoyed). That entire view changed once I started reading. The characters and their situation felt entirely to relatable for those who have crushes who they grew up with.
Gwen is waiting for her childhood friend to return her feelings, however, things start to change once her and Brody start spending more time together via fake relationship. Neither being entirely honest about what the relationship is changing into leads to a very enjoyable story.
It was a great conclusion to the series but could also be read as a stand-alone.
Provided via netgalley for an honest review.
At first I figured that I would read this book simply because it fit in with the series (which I had enjoyed). That entire view changed once I started reading. The characters and their situation felt entirely to relatable for those who have crushes who they grew up with.
Gwen is waiting for her childhood friend to return her feelings, however, things start to change once her and Brody start spending more time together via fake relationship. Neither being entirely honest about what the relationship is changing into leads to a very enjoyable story.
It was a great conclusion to the series but could also be read as a stand-alone.
Provided via netgalley for an honest review.
nellesnightstand's review against another edition
4.0
Brody, Brody, Brody!!! You are SUCH a sweet guy!! Ya'll I adore him!!! Gwen needed a wakeup call and Brody slipped in to provide it.. Love their banter and the "If I was yours" type stuff! Sweet romance with a little heat!
efv's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
3.0
jbrooxd's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. I enjoy the fake relationship trope in romance novels, so when I saw this listed in a post about tropes, I had to check it out. I thoroughly enjoyed Gwen and Brody together, even when they weren't communicating clearly with one another which 9 times out of 10 is what causes issues in fictional (and real-life) relationships. I thought Ted was a twit and I couldn't wait for Gwen to be rid of him. This works like a Hallmark movie where you get to a certain point in the book and you know things are going to fall apart. That moment was more sedate than I expected but it still jacked things up sufficiently so the wrap up of the book was satisfying. This is the first book in this series that I have read, but I will be checking out the previous titles. (sex, language)
kb33's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Half the book had me waiting for the other shoe to drop... and, of course, it did, in the most contrived of miscommunication tropes.Â
Ted was a crappy, selfish friend. None of his behavior was okay. Of course we donât see a resolution to that. And the ending was RUSHED. The cover and the book make me think this might be one of Mira Lyn Kellyâs first books, but it was written in 2018?Â
Ted was a crappy, selfish friend. None of his behavior was okay. Of course we donât see a resolution to that. And the ending was RUSHED. The cover and the book make me think this might be one of Mira Lyn Kellyâs first books, but it was written in 2018?Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood and Toxic friendship
Minor: Medical content
phoenixinthecity's review
2.0
This audio took me awhile to finish because I didn't spend much time cross-stitching this month. I think this would have gone from an OK to a Like for me if Tim? Tom? whatever the boy-next-door's name was, wasn't such a dummy. The revelation that Gwen had been pining for him the same time that he was pining for her and despite him being her first for everything that they never got it together was just dumb.
ninathebored's review against another edition
4.0
Jeg elsker altid, nÄr der er fake dating! Kunne dog sagtens have klaret noget mere af det!
jaimereadsromance's review against another edition
5.0
This book was SO FREAKING GOOD!!!
I havenât had a book hangover in way too long but Iâm finding it really hard to stop thinking about Brody and Gwen. I donât want to move on yet.
I havenât been dazzled by a hero the way that Brody managed to in a really long time. Everything about him felt so genuine and kind. I hate to refer to anyone as perfect but in all the ways that really matter, Brody really was perfection. You know how sometimes heroes come across as very smooth when it comes to women but you just know that itâs just because they are players? Iâm so over those heroes right now and honestly I was worried when Brody first kickstarted his plan to help Gwen âget her guyâ because he was really good at getting Gwen to blush and react to his lowered voice and lean-in. However, the more you get to know him, the more you realize that heâs just really good at paying attention and reading people and oh man, is that an attractive quality!!
I really enjoy when I love the heroine just as much as the hero. I love that Gwen, while she came across at times as a pushover, especially when it came to Ted, was not naive and was willing to open herself up to Brodyâs help. I was worried that the issue of her protectiveness of Ted and insistence that he was a good friend to her was going to cause bigger issues with the developing relationship between her and Brody but I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised at how self-aware Gwen was about everything.
The whole premise of the fake-relationship to win over someone else is a pretty basic and well-represented trope but Brody and Gwenâs story was written in a way that made it feel fresh and exciting. I genuinely have zero complaints about how this story played out. The pacing, the character and world-building were flawless. This is by far my favorite book in a series that Iâve loved the whole way through.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review
I havenât had a book hangover in way too long but Iâm finding it really hard to stop thinking about Brody and Gwen. I donât want to move on yet.
I havenât been dazzled by a hero the way that Brody managed to in a really long time. Everything about him felt so genuine and kind. I hate to refer to anyone as perfect but in all the ways that really matter, Brody really was perfection. You know how sometimes heroes come across as very smooth when it comes to women but you just know that itâs just because they are players? Iâm so over those heroes right now and honestly I was worried when Brody first kickstarted his plan to help Gwen âget her guyâ because he was really good at getting Gwen to blush and react to his lowered voice and lean-in. However, the more you get to know him, the more you realize that heâs just really good at paying attention and reading people and oh man, is that an attractive quality!!
I really enjoy when I love the heroine just as much as the hero. I love that Gwen, while she came across at times as a pushover, especially when it came to Ted, was not naive and was willing to open herself up to Brodyâs help. I was worried that the issue of her protectiveness of Ted and insistence that he was a good friend to her was going to cause bigger issues with the developing relationship between her and Brody but I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised at how self-aware Gwen was about everything.
The whole premise of the fake-relationship to win over someone else is a pretty basic and well-represented trope but Brody and Gwenâs story was written in a way that made it feel fresh and exciting. I genuinely have zero complaints about how this story played out. The pacing, the character and world-building were flawless. This is by far my favorite book in a series that Iâve loved the whole way through.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review