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A review by angeliquescollection
Faking with Benefits by Lily Gold
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I was debating on what rating I want to give this. I was between a 3 and 4 stars. I think I got too annoyed with this books to give it a 4.
I love the premise of the book. The plot line with the podcast was intriguing. I think my issue lies with the characters. They’re all grown adults (especially Luke), so I was thrown off by their mannerisms and the simple fact that they act like teenagers in puppy love.
ESPECIALLY towards the end of the book.
Also the voices were different but the same and Ik that makes no sense but it’s the truth. Sometimes Layla would say something that I could picture the guys saying and it’s not cause she’s their close friend. It’s cause the character voices meshed and I didn’t like that.
Zack’s pet name for Layla… 🤢
But on a positive note, I love that each character had their own story and how they all had their own character flaw they were focused on. It gave the plot a little more umph.
And the guys dynamic, just themselves together was chefs kiss. They never made anything awkward. They never got possessive and jealous with each other. Their relationship felt very organic.
I did in fact enjoy the book during the read. I just cringed and got annoyed a little too often than I’d like. It’s just not anything spectacular. I’ll probably forget about it in a couple weeks. 3.75 stars :)
I love the premise of the book. The plot line with the podcast was intriguing. I think my issue lies with the characters. They’re all grown adults (especially Luke), so I was thrown off by their mannerisms and the simple fact that they act like teenagers in puppy love.
ESPECIALLY towards the end of the book.
Also the voices were different but the same and Ik that makes no sense but it’s the truth. Sometimes Layla would say something that I could picture the guys saying and it’s not cause she’s their close friend. It’s cause the character voices meshed and I didn’t like that.
Zack’s pet name for Layla… 🤢
But on a positive note, I love that each character had their own story and how they all had their own character flaw they were focused on. It gave the plot a little more umph.
And the guys dynamic, just themselves together was chefs kiss. They never made anything awkward. They never got possessive and jealous with each other. Their relationship felt very organic.
I did in fact enjoy the book during the read. I just cringed and got annoyed a little too often than I’d like. It’s just not anything spectacular. I’ll probably forget about it in a couple weeks. 3.75 stars :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Misogyny and Alcohol