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sarsarsarsarsar's review against another edition
3.0
This got tough to read during the 2/3rd mark…
It started off strong and relatable and I was so excited - jam packed with cute tid bits and interesting enough that I overlooked a lot. Something changed and then the MC gets out of character with these big impulsive speeches. So many speeches between characters tbh so the convos weren’t believable.
Also lots of pages on trying to pull on heartstrings about a parent who passed without going into actual details.
There were attempts to tie loose ends together but it just fell flat
Also attempts at big messages, like living in the present that were just swings and misses for me
Worth noting this is the first book I’ve read on my phone
It started off strong and relatable and I was so excited - jam packed with cute tid bits and interesting enough that I overlooked a lot. Something changed and then the MC gets out of character with these big impulsive speeches. So many speeches between characters tbh so the convos weren’t believable.
Also lots of pages on trying to pull on heartstrings about a parent who passed without going into actual details.
There were attempts to tie loose ends together but it just fell flat
Also attempts at big messages, like living in the present that were just swings and misses for me
Worth noting this is the first book I’ve read on my phone
hannahfeathers's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-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
notinjersey's review
4.0
I really enjoyed Kristin Rockaway’s previous book last summer and I was very excited to read this one as well. Bree is a mess – her car dies, she has no money, and she can’t continue her job as a food delivery person without a car. So she decides to become an Instagram influencer! While there is a romance in this book, it is mainly about Bree’s relationship with her sister, conquering fears, and realizing who she actually is. It was a sweet summer read and I recommend it!
kaylareadsbooks's review
3.0
*Before jumping in to my review, I want to thank Goodreads and Harlequin for sending me an ARC of this title. I won this copy in a goodreads giveaway. All thought are my own and are not impacted due to the fact that I received an ARC.*
Bree has no clue what she wants to with her life. She knows for a fact that she doesn’t want to be a GrubGetter forever, but besides for that she has no clue what else she wants to do. When she starts to manifest the life she wants, things start to change. But what happens when people find out that she’s been faking it the whole time?
I really enjoyed this book! I found the main character, Bree, to be someone I could relate to. She’s twenty five and isn’t sure what she wants to do with her life, she changed her college major multiple times. When I was in undergrad, I changed my major at least three times but unlike Bree I now have my dream job working as a teacher.
The writing in this novel was so much fun and made it so easy to get sucked into.
The setting of the story which is in California, makes this a perfect summer read. And the characters are well developed, I especially loved Bree’s older sister Natasha. Natasha has had to change a lot of the things she’s wanted in life for Bree, and enjoys taking care of her younger sister. She’s not scared to give her the kick in the pants that she needs.
Their relationship grows throughout the novel, showing that sometimes we need to rely on our family even if we don’t want to.
And then we have Trey. Trey is Bree’s neighbor, an extremely attractive pro-surfer who lives in her dream house. Trey is true to himself and a good person, he wants to do go in this world and truly enjoys being one with nature.
I like how the book shows just how easy It is to pretend to be someone you are not and how your can so carefully curate your feed to show how you want to look to the world.
I highly recommend this if you’re looking for a fun, feel good, easy read!
Bree has no clue what she wants to with her life. She knows for a fact that she doesn’t want to be a GrubGetter forever, but besides for that she has no clue what else she wants to do. When she starts to manifest the life she wants, things start to change. But what happens when people find out that she’s been faking it the whole time?
I really enjoyed this book! I found the main character, Bree, to be someone I could relate to. She’s twenty five and isn’t sure what she wants to do with her life, she changed her college major multiple times. When I was in undergrad, I changed my major at least three times but unlike Bree I now have my dream job working as a teacher.
The writing in this novel was so much fun and made it so easy to get sucked into.
The setting of the story which is in California, makes this a perfect summer read. And the characters are well developed, I especially loved Bree’s older sister Natasha. Natasha has had to change a lot of the things she’s wanted in life for Bree, and enjoys taking care of her younger sister. She’s not scared to give her the kick in the pants that she needs.
Their relationship grows throughout the novel, showing that sometimes we need to rely on our family even if we don’t want to.
And then we have Trey. Trey is Bree’s neighbor, an extremely attractive pro-surfer who lives in her dream house. Trey is true to himself and a good person, he wants to do go in this world and truly enjoys being one with nature.
I like how the book shows just how easy It is to pretend to be someone you are not and how your can so carefully curate your feed to show how you want to look to the world.
I highly recommend this if you’re looking for a fun, feel good, easy read!
modrallj's review
2.0
Uhh, meh. This book tried too hard to be too many things. Dipped it’s toe into a lot of subject matters and then never explored one. Is it about social media? Or romance? Or vslueing yourself? Or a heartfelt take on relationships between sisters? Somehow it’s none of these.
brooke_review's review
4.0
The perils of "faking it 'til you make it" on social media are explored in Kristin Rockaway's new novel, She's Faking It - a book just as irresistible as last year's How to Hack a Heartbreak. Bree Bozeman, down on her luck after dropping out of college, breaking up with her loser boyfriend, and drifting from meaningless job to another, decides on a whim to give Instagram influencing a try after her put-together older sister pushes an uber-popular self-help guru's inspirational manual on her. Now Bree is "choosing happy" and "manifesting her destiny" ... or is she? Because not everything on social media is as it seems, and Bree can't help but think she's only just "faking it" and is a fraud. Can Bree truly make her life as perfect as it seems on Instagram, or will she fall prey to selling her soul and self-worth for likes?
She's Faking It is a book I solely picked up based upon the author. I read Kristin Rockaway's How to Hack a Heartbreak last year and was thoroughly entertained. She's Faking It is just as good. What Rockaway does so well is in keeping her books simple and not over-complicating them with superfluous details or characters. I really appreciate that as a reader because, let's face it, life is busy and our attention is constantly being pulled in a million different directions. Personally, that makes it difficult for me to really get lost in my books, and when the author spams me with unnecessary details, I start to lose interest. Not with Rockaway! Her plots are clear and focused, and she provides just enough character details to grab your interest, but not overwhelm you.
There have been a lot of books published about social media lately, as it is such a prevalent force in our lives nowadays. I didn't think that there was much left to cover, but Rockaway put a new spin on things, by showing how influencers hock themselves in exchange for product collaborations and hopefully, likes and followers. And if you're having trouble gathering a loyal following, no worries, because you can also purchase a bundle of "bots" to follow you and make it appear as if you're an influencer to watch. With ordinary people becoming online-famous simply from their social media accounts, I found this little behind-the-scenes peek fascinating, as well as mildly disturbing.
She's Faking It is recommended to those who are looking for a light, summer read; a book that you can bring to the beach, sit back and relax, and enjoy!
Thank you to NetGalley & Harlequin for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
She's Faking It is a book I solely picked up based upon the author. I read Kristin Rockaway's How to Hack a Heartbreak last year and was thoroughly entertained. She's Faking It is just as good. What Rockaway does so well is in keeping her books simple and not over-complicating them with superfluous details or characters. I really appreciate that as a reader because, let's face it, life is busy and our attention is constantly being pulled in a million different directions. Personally, that makes it difficult for me to really get lost in my books, and when the author spams me with unnecessary details, I start to lose interest. Not with Rockaway! Her plots are clear and focused, and she provides just enough character details to grab your interest, but not overwhelm you.
There have been a lot of books published about social media lately, as it is such a prevalent force in our lives nowadays. I didn't think that there was much left to cover, but Rockaway put a new spin on things, by showing how influencers hock themselves in exchange for product collaborations and hopefully, likes and followers. And if you're having trouble gathering a loyal following, no worries, because you can also purchase a bundle of "bots" to follow you and make it appear as if you're an influencer to watch. With ordinary people becoming online-famous simply from their social media accounts, I found this little behind-the-scenes peek fascinating, as well as mildly disturbing.
She's Faking It is recommended to those who are looking for a light, summer read; a book that you can bring to the beach, sit back and relax, and enjoy!
Thank you to NetGalley & Harlequin for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
bookapotamus's review
4.0
Have you, or would you ever, fake it to make it? Bree is stuck. She’s 25, has zero ambitions, no education, things are steadily falling apart around her, and she needs to make money fast.
So why not start an Instagram account and make money being an influencer?
Because It’s SO EASY RIGHT?!
But when her account gets boosted by a self-help guru, she may just be faking it straight to internet stardom!
Bree however, starts to make some serious bad decisions, and she realizes that Insta filter is not going to solve her problems.
This one had me laughing and cringing at the same time, was a totally relatable and entertaining story, and a great reminder that real life is much better unfiltered.
Another fun one from Kristin Rockaway!
So why not start an Instagram account and make money being an influencer?
Because It’s SO EASY RIGHT?!
But when her account gets boosted by a self-help guru, she may just be faking it straight to internet stardom!
Bree however, starts to make some serious bad decisions, and she realizes that Insta filter is not going to solve her problems.
This one had me laughing and cringing at the same time, was a totally relatable and entertaining story, and a great reminder that real life is much better unfiltered.
Another fun one from Kristin Rockaway!