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They Hate Each Other by Amanda Woody

20 reviews

girlreading's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

They Hate Each Other is the kind of rom-com that’s worth going into knowing it’s not all cosy banter and gooey romance. Don’t get me wrong, it’s definitely got that and it’s great but it’s also sobering and devastating at the same time. 

It’s a story of two parts: a fun fake-dating romance between two sworn enemies and a story of two boys navigating the heavy weight of expectations, past traumas and painful family dynamics. 

Dylan and Jonah are opposites in many ways and I loved watching the way their differences balance each other out and help one another grow. They’re messy, insecure, loving, sensitive, loyal, chaotic, vibrant characters and I loved watching their stories unfold. 

There is so much to enjoy about this book. From the fantastic mental health representation to the discussions of race and socio-economics to the supportive friendships and adorable ‘I don’t want to fall for you but I think that’s what’s happening’ moment.

This book was heart wrenching and heart warming in equal measures and I, too, would like to adopt Jonah’s sisters, who were clearly the true stars of the book. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Physical abuse, and Child abuse

mabellene's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Abandonment, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Death of parent

Minor: Sexual harassment

its_vendetta's review

dark emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0

amazing! i went into the book thinking it would be a short enemies to lovers story, and came out with not only that but a heartbreaking and beautiful story about two characters learning how to move through their trauma and finding comfort in each other. already want to reread it and can’t wait for other books that amanda woody will write!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Grief, Abandonment, Death of parent, Alcoholism, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Child abuse and Physical abuse

Minor: Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Alcohol

tinysierra's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Enemies to Lovers
Fake Dating
Duel POV

They Hate Each Other was funny and emotional. The character were lovable. The banter was hilarious. The sibling bonds were so cute.

The book features/references: 
Panic attacks. Trauma. Physical abuse.
Alcoholic parent and parent death.
Strained family relationships.
Learning to ask for and accept help.

The audiobook performance was great. I loved the narrators. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Alcoholism and Physical abuse

rachelann88's review against another edition

emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Obsessed, basically listened for 10 hours straight. An "I can fix him but wait I need to fix myself" masterpiece. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Abandonment, Physical abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse

marit_elfrida's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Sexual content, Child abuse, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

Minor: Physical abuse, Death of parent, Grief, and Sexual harassment

nillech's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted sad 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

Easily relatable and heartfelt. This is a slow burn love story that makes you desperately root for love to conquer all of life’s misgivings.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, and Child abuse

Minor: Biphobia, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Classism

imstephtacular's review

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I knew this was going to be a 5 star read from the jump. I loved it so much!!! My beautiful bisexual babies with the world on their shoulders!!! They’re enemies, they’re lovers, they’re fake dating, they’re comforting each other and figuring out the world together! I ate it all up. I thought the tough topics were handled with care and I fell in love with these boys and their stories. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Moderate: Death of parent, Alcohol, Eating disorder, Abandonment, Cursing, Addiction, Violence, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Grief, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Classism, Drug use, Medical content, Sexual content, Racism, and Biphobia

cdoubet's review

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Violence, Eating disorder, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Body horror, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Blood

Minor: Sexual content

l1lyfrancis's review

emotional hopeful sad 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

4.75

this book is insanely beautiful, at first i was unsure - i picked it up because i love fake dating and rivals to lovers, but i had worries that this book was just going to be tropes. i was so wrong!!

the characters are so complicated and flawed, but they’re also genuine and thoughtful people - jonah and dylan’s backstories had me crying on multiple occasions.

the way dylan’s family trauma was resolved was very satisfying, and jonah’s happy ending and finally admitting he needs help and accepting his aunt’s love had me screaming with joy

if you love queer fake dating or rivals to lovers , please pick this book up - it’s definitely the best i’ve ever read from this trope! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Sexual harassment and Cursing