1.66k reviews for:

The Break-Up Pact

Emma Lord

3.45 AVERAGE

emilyctrigg's review

4.5

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

emilyvannoy's review against another edition

3.0

emotional lighthearted

purpleshay28's review against another edition

3.75

medium-paced

lillys_literary_likes's review against another edition

4.5

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

kristan_autumn's review against another edition

2.0

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Friendship and romance get a second chance for June and Levi. They were inseparable as teens until a conflict destroyed their friendship. Now, years later, they’ve both recently gone through very public break-ups that are viral on TikTok. When a photo of them together sparks speculation that they’re together, they decide to run with it, hoping to save face. Five dates in public should be easy, right?

I love a good fake dating trope—where does the act end and reality begin? That push and pull is always so fun to watch unfold. I enjoyed how the whole thing kicked off due to viral TikTok drama, making it feel very of-the-moment. That said, this story felt kind of shallow to me even though June and Levi had their own personal struggles to navigate and there was a bit of character development.
If you want a quick read that feels pretty current with how social media can impact real life, this might be for you.
Thanks to NetGalley, St Martins Press, and Emma Lord for the ARC.

helenaraddock's review

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This was so bad, I have no words

annavernick's review against another edition

4.0

funny lighthearted 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: Complicated

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Your classic fake dating trope. Very cute and a fun read. 

meghanrice31's review against another edition

4.25

lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

amyreads1224's review against another edition

3.5

emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

cats_and_needles's review

4.0

emotional slow-paced

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I wasn't expecting such an emotional book. I would like to rate it lower, just because it was hard to read emotionally, and I was pretty upset with the MMC for much of the book. I felt like June deserved a bit more, and I'm glad that she eventually took some time to decide what she wants. I liked Levi, but his non-committal, push-over personality really bothered me.