A review by yvo_about_books
Betting On You by Lynn Painter

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

Finished reading: August 15th 2024


“When you’re in the room, every single cell in my body—every nerve, every muscle, every breath—is lost in you.”

It's no secret that I don't exactly read a lot of YA anymore, but I've had this author recommended in the past and after enjoying Better Than The Movies I decided to add Betting On You to my TBR as well. I do love the whole fake-dating trope when done right, and it sounded like a fun premise in general... And I have to say that I ended up really enjoying my time with this story. Sure, it took me a little while to warm up to Charlie, but I really liked the banter and growing connection between the two main characters. I could have done without the drama of the so-called 'third-act breakup', which put a minor damper on things... But as a whole I did have a great time reading Betting On You. The plot uses a dual POV structure, switching between Bailey and Charlie to give a better idea what each character is thinking and how their growing connection affects them. There is also room for more serious topics, with for example both characters dealing with the aftermath of divorced parents and the whole possible stepdad situation. Parts are maybe a bit cliche, but as a whole I liked how this element was incorporated into the plot. The writing flowed easily and this made the story hard to put down once you are properly invested in both characters. If you like your romances on the sweet side and don't mind a dose of drama along the way, I can definitely recommend Betting On You. 
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