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The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco by Talia Hibbert

gerdursif's review

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adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

bookcookshoprepeat's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.5

carakupferman's review against another edition

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  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

a_stylish_bookworm's review against another edition

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  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.75


Thank you @dreamscape_media for a copy of this audiobook. This one left me wanting more from the story to character development. I felt all the characters were a bit flat and the supporting characters didn't add much other then that Nik slept with them. The story is full of sex scenes which is good but also felt like that was all to it. There was a scene where they are playing soccer which was fine but Aria was playing in a bathing suit. How uncomfortable is that. 

Rooke Kingston and Harvey Fuller did a good job with the narration.

nikkimariereads's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

selincck's review against another edition

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4.0

This one is a short cute romance with an interesting backstory. I loved the chemistry between the protagonists and would definitely recommend if you’re in the mood for a short captivating romance. 
I loved listening to the audiobook, the female narrator is the best narrator I ever listened to and made me want to listen to more audiobooks (and I’m not an audiobook person!)

Thank you to Netgalley for sending me this audiobook!

pinkcowlandreads's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-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

babylumberjackbaby's review against another edition

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emotional 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? Yes

4.5

librarytribute's review against another edition

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3.25

 Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for a free advanced listener’s copy. I received this copy in exchange for my honest review.

This was just plain fun. I can always rely on Talia Hibbert to give me a quick, indulgent romance with a bit of genre-expected drama at the end that resolves quickly. (This is a compliment always: I hate when fights drag on after they’ve been happy together for what feels like most of the book. Sorry, I’m just allergic to angst.)

It’s nothing crazy nor genre bending but reliably sexy, with characters that have believable chemistry, and a plus sized main lead minus any fatphobia, internalized or otherwise. What more can you ask for?

 

rachelsreadsandreviews1's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

Hibbert is a genius and has probably ruined me for all other spicy romance. Every book I read or listen to from her gets better. 
The characters are rich and multifaceted. The spice is exquisite and creative. Important substantial topics are included without being overwhelming or burdensome to the lighthearted nature of the book. 

Plot - 4
Writing and Editing - 5
Character Development - 5
Narration - 5
Personal Bias - 5
Final Score - 4.8

Thank you Talia Hibbert, Dreamscape Media, and NetGalley for my advanced review copy. My opinions are my own.