Scan barcode
kellys_bookcase's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Bullying, Misogyny, and Stalking
anovelglimpse's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-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
3.0
This book started out strong for me. I loved the writing and the fake relationship trope seemed like it was going well. Then, I really got to know the characters. Grey was likable, but she had some big personality swings a couple of times that felt like they came out of nowhere. Ethan was an alcoholic and no one close to him seemed to acknowledge it. His abuse of alcohol really brought my enjoyment of this book down. Ethan's problems were so frustrating with all the support he should have had around him. I also felt like this book dragged on way longer than it should have. That being said, I did feel pulled to the story and enjoyed the narrators.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Minor: Bullying
theespressoedition's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fake dating, celebrity romance, age gap, AND unexpected depth and emotion? Sign me up.
How to Fake it in Hollywood really wasn't what I expected. It continued to surprise me the further I read into the book. The beginning was cute, flirty, and filled with angst. The middle was romantic, steamy, and filled with conflict. The end? Well, I don't want to spoil anything, but it definitely sent me on an emotional rollercoaster.
If you have any difficulty reading about alcoholism, you will want to avoid this book. It's a major theme and takes up a great deal of the story. I personally believe it's handled really well. There's nothing fluffy about it. There's a lot of depth and discussion that I haven't seen in many other books that handle the topic of addiction. I appreciated it a lot.
All of the characters have struggles, but they're ones you'll want to root for. Even the secondary characters are wonderful. If the author decides to write companion novels, you can be sure I'll be reading them!
How to Fake it in Hollywood really wasn't what I expected. It continued to surprise me the further I read into the book. The beginning was cute, flirty, and filled with angst. The middle was romantic, steamy, and filled with conflict. The end? Well, I don't want to spoil anything, but it definitely sent me on an emotional rollercoaster.
If you have any difficulty reading about alcoholism, you will want to avoid this book. It's a major theme and takes up a great deal of the story. I personally believe it's handled really well. There's nothing fluffy about it. There's a lot of depth and discussion that I haven't seen in many other books that handle the topic of addiction. I appreciated it a lot.
All of the characters have struggles, but they're ones you'll want to root for. Even the secondary characters are wonderful. If the author decides to write companion novels, you can be sure I'll be reading them!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Addiction
Moderate: Grief, Car accident, Drug abuse, Bullying, and Vomit
Minor: Toxic relationship and Abandonment
More...