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The Fake Out by Stephanie Archer

14 reviews

xlaurareads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

this one was incredible! the banter, the funny remarks, the love and adoration for each other, the fake-dating that went from fake to totally not fake real quick - everything! hazel and rory are really just the perfect match. i love how she is this stubborn fmc that stands up for herself and others and doesn't take shit from anyone while also being an immensely caring person who looks after everyone and wants to make her dreams come true while also being a tad scared of falling in love. and rory is just the perfect mix between a golden retriever boyfriend and possessive caveman, i love how sure he always was about himself and hazel getting together and how he evolved during the whole book, not only personally but also in his way to play hockey. the whole issue with connor, the greatest asshole to ever be written about, was kinda annoying because i hated that prick so much that i could've thrown the biggest tantrum whenever he appeared...but it made hazel and rory fall for each other during their whole time faking their relationship, so it was fine. i also liked how both of them worked on resolving their family issues together and it made me happy how everything turned out in the end. oh, and the spicy scenes were amazing, too
all in all, i absolutely loved this book! and i'm so looking forward to my boy hayden's book - i can't wait!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

culzean's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Abandonment, Medical content, Cursing, Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, Sexual assault, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Body shaming, Sexism, and Eating disorder

soniajoy98's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, and Sexual content

Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Abandonment, and Eating disorder

Minor: Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, and Body shaming

memoirsofabooklover's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

i loved this one, even more than pippa a jamie’s book. the story is simple and only focuses on the romance but it’s an easy read, i fell in love with the characters.

i’m glad there was no typical 3rd act breakup as it wouldn’t have worked for this story but there was still enough conflict in the story to stay interesting

the spice was great as per usual and i loved seeing both of them work through their issues and learn to be vulnerable and communicate. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Dysphoria, Eating disorder, Cursing, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Infidelity

Minor: Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault