A review by stacyroth
How to Fake it in Hollywood by Ava Wilder

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Grey Brooks is struggling to find work since the teen soap opera she starred in has ended.  Ethan Atkins just wants to get drunk and have everyone to leave him alone since his creative partner/best friend died and his wife divorced him.  However, if he wants to make the last movie he and his partner were working on, Ethan needs to get back into the spotlight.  Their mutual publicist suggests they fake a relationship for a few months to get their names out there and help their careers.  For their own reasons, each agrees. 

I expected a romcom from the cover, and it delivered on the romance, but there were heavier topics covered too, such as addiction.  I’m a sucker for a fake relationship trope, and this one did not disappoint!  I was shocked to learn after finishing the book that this is the author’s debut novel.  I will definitely be checking out her future books! 

Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me an ARC of this book. 
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