Reviews

The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie West

inwonderland49's review against another edition

4.0

This review was originally posted on In Wonderland

My Thoughts

Oh my goodness, I loved this book! I'm slowly getting through all of Kasie West's books and I am loving them! So far I've read: The Distance Between Us, By Your Side, and now The Fill-In Boyfriend. I have On The Fence on my TBR pile for this month and then I have to buy the rest of hers that are out! But I'm loving this Kasie West kick I've been in.

This one is another 4.5 stars for me. And it's not surprising, for the same damn reason as By Your Side and that is because I didn't care for the friendships that Gia had in this one. They weren't stellar at all. So, I'm hoping that in some of her later books that changes. But so far I haven't really cared for most of the friendships the main characters have.

Regardless of the lack of great friendships. I loved everything else about this one. I loved the fake relationship which is my next favorite trope right under the hate to love trope! I loved Gia and even though I didn't love her friends at the beginning of the book, the friend she makes through this book, Bec, I absolutely loved! I wouldn't mind seeing a story around Bec at all!

As for the romance... I loved the romance between Gia and the Fill-In (I'm leaving his name out because it's better that way and I don't want to ruin it for you!) They're so sweet together and they become friends while they're doing the fake relationship and then they fall for each other and it's just so great.

The only other issue I had with this book was Gia's family. They are super problematic. I am happy that they are present, but they kind of suck. But I get why Gia is the way she is and does the things she does because of who raised her.

If you're a contemporary romance fan definitely give Kasie West a shot!

fromthevault's review against another edition

4.0

que livro mais amorzinho

lissajean7's review against another edition

5.0

Super cute. This one is good enough that I will now endeavor to read all of her books. I'm pretty sure they all won't be a great as this one, but I trust her enough to try them all. I absolutely loved the growth of the main character in this. It's beautifully and delicately done.

bookworm_15's review against another edition

5.0

Woah! The first Kasie West book that didn't have the "perfect" ending! I actually like that; it made it feel more...real. Which went perfectly with the storyline! I absolutely loved this book! Gia was, for me, extremely relatable, especially with the need for validation. I also think we all need a friend like Bec, who was simply amazing and willing to call Gia out on her crap. I know I would appreciate friends like that!

ark99's review against another edition

3.0

mean girls vibes?? kinda?? but with less humor and more drama

rushingwater's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-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

3.75

agrutle's review against another edition

5.0

Gia's worst nightmare has come to fruition, the guy that her friends didn't even exist broke up with her in the parking lot at prom. Now they're really going to think she's a liar. She sees a guy in a car, he's decent looking and she begs him to be her fill in Bradley. The boy agrees and she pretty much gets away with the lie. The problem is that she starts to like fill-in-Bradley, more than just a friend. She does get to know his name but I'm not going to spoil that for you. Slowly but surely Gia realizes that she's got to tell her friends before they find out and are angry about it.

I have read a few of Kasie West's books and I can say at this point I'd read her grocery list. I loved FIB and I tolerated Gia. She is like most teenagers very self absorbed and is heavy on social media. I watch my younger cousins do it all the time and it drives me batty. It was sad that she had to be practically slapped in the face for her to notice how sucked in to what other people thought. She really couldn't even get ready for a date without her friends coming over to help chose what to wear. I am not an old woman I swear! I'm not even mid-thirties, I just thought that Gia was too much. I loved FIB and his sister. I just wish I could of loved Gia a little more. In the end I loved the outcome. If you love Kasie West you'll enjoy this one too. Leave the author love in the form of a review.

timsreads's review against another edition

5.0

Actual rating; 4.5 stars

Everything about this book was amazing. I loved it. I couldnt put it down! I loved the original characters especially when I was expecting the story to be the complete opposite. The character development Gia goes through really made me think about my own life and how much depth I actually have. It taught me to try new things and experience more and I just loved that it might actually change me. The fact about Cleopatra..ew. But still interesting and I learnt something new. I'm really glad I read this book and I definitely enjoyed every second of it.

theintrovertsbooks's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

lili_in_wonderland's review against another edition

3.0

This book was adorable honestly.

Exactly what I needed after A Little Life . It was sweet, funny, and some reality to it .

The characters we're realatble, it was fast paced and the plot made sense .