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keberwick's review against another edition
5.0
“Rule ten: Deny, deny, de-fucking-ny. Like when your mom asks if you’re a virgin and you’re… not.”
Holley Stuart has a problem, and his name is Sebastian Stone. Sure, they used to be best friends, but that was before he kissed her nemesis at their senior prom. She thought he was gone for good when he joined the Montana Bears and became the hottest pitcher in the league. Unfortunately, he’s back in White Peak due to a shoulder injury and now she has to do her damnedest to avoid him.
Sebastian knows Holley is avoiding him, he just doesn’t know why. Lucky for him, he knows exactly where she works. He also is in desperate need for a date to his sister’s wedding and is determined to convince Holley. Even though she reluctantly agrees, Sebastian is just thrilled that he gets to spend time with her. Things go awry when Sebastian’s mother tells his whole family that they’re dating.
Now Holley has to figure out a way to avoid Sebastian, keep his grandfather from telling her grandmother that they’re “dating”, and remind herself why she hates Sebastian in the first place. Unfortunately, none of those things are as easy as they seem. Sebastian is persistent, his grandfather is chatty, and the more she thinks about it it seems like she doesn’t hate Sebastian as much as she thought.
Emma Hart can do no wrong in her books. This may be my favorite one so far! Much like [b: The Bookworm’s Guide to Dating|51082212|The Bookworm's Guide to Dating (The Bookworm's Guide, #1)|Emma Hart|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1594941083l/51082212._SY75_.jpg|75875300], I love the interaction between Holley and Sebastian. They’re real and playful. I’m a sucker for a good fake-relationship trope, and The Bookworm’s Guide to Faking It absolutely delivers! As per usual, this is an easy, fun, and super cute read. I’m eagerly awaiting the next book in the series!
Holley Stuart has a problem, and his name is Sebastian Stone. Sure, they used to be best friends, but that was before he kissed her nemesis at their senior prom. She thought he was gone for good when he joined the Montana Bears and became the hottest pitcher in the league. Unfortunately, he’s back in White Peak due to a shoulder injury and now she has to do her damnedest to avoid him.
Sebastian knows Holley is avoiding him, he just doesn’t know why. Lucky for him, he knows exactly where she works. He also is in desperate need for a date to his sister’s wedding and is determined to convince Holley. Even though she reluctantly agrees, Sebastian is just thrilled that he gets to spend time with her. Things go awry when Sebastian’s mother tells his whole family that they’re dating.
Now Holley has to figure out a way to avoid Sebastian, keep his grandfather from telling her grandmother that they’re “dating”, and remind herself why she hates Sebastian in the first place. Unfortunately, none of those things are as easy as they seem. Sebastian is persistent, his grandfather is chatty, and the more she thinks about it it seems like she doesn’t hate Sebastian as much as she thought.
Emma Hart can do no wrong in her books. This may be my favorite one so far! Much like [b: The Bookworm’s Guide to Dating|51082212|The Bookworm's Guide to Dating (The Bookworm's Guide, #1)|Emma Hart|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1594941083l/51082212._SY75_.jpg|75875300], I love the interaction between Holley and Sebastian. They’re real and playful. I’m a sucker for a good fake-relationship trope, and The Bookworm’s Guide to Faking It absolutely delivers! As per usual, this is an easy, fun, and super cute read. I’m eagerly awaiting the next book in the series!
eatingwords's review against another edition
2.0
not sure if it's because it took me quite a while to get through this, but the story felt rushed and somehow like the middle was missing. overall it was okay-ish; I enjoyed the first book in the trilogy more.
jmbibliolater's review
4.0
The Bookworm's Guide To Faking it by Emma Hart is sarcastically witty and extremely fun. Holley and Sebastian's story is a best friends to lovers mixed with the fake dating troupe and a jock and nerd romance. Both characters are so endearing despite the fact that Holley tries her best to stay away from Seb after an eight year old mistake. Yes, it takes them EIGHT years to address their little dilemma. Talk about unrequited feelings!
The Bookworm's Guide to Faking It will have you laughing one minute and swooning the next.
Recommended to readers who:
* Want a fun, quick and swoony read
* Are looking to laugh their socks off
* Love a multi-troupe romance
* Love Emma Hart just as much as I do
Excuse me as I go buy twin ducks so I can name them Cheese and Quakers.
The Bookworm's Guide to Faking It will have you laughing one minute and swooning the next.
Recommended to readers who:
* Want a fun, quick and swoony read
* Are looking to laugh their socks off
* Love a multi-troupe romance
* Love Emma Hart just as much as I do
Excuse me as I go buy twin ducks so I can name them Cheese and Quakers.
smalltownbookmom's review
3.0
A fun fake dating, second chance at love dual perspective romance between two old high school friends. I loved the small town setting and that three bookish best friends are running their own bookstore. I didn’t love how the story just wrapped up seemingly instantly at the end with little lead up. All of a sudden they were in bed and it was HEA and I was like what?? But overall a fun read and I’m still looking forward to the others in this trilogy.
havenf's review
2.0
This main character is insufferable. The absolute WORST!! But I like the guy and the story so I guess there’s that.
papalbina's review
3.0
i love the dialogues, but i prefer kinsley. holley is too much of a control freak... why do i have the impression sebastian is the one who bought the bakery?