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bookaholic_kim's review
3.0
This has a typical high school romance but is still fun to read. I like that this is only not about romance but also about family and friendship. The sibling relationship here as well is cute and funny. The boyfriend though has red flags which made me not like him that much.
__livesbtweenpgs__'s review
4.0
Inspiring and hilarious!
If you want a funny book this is one for you. I didn't think it would be as funny as it was but I was surprised and happy by the end of it and I wanted more sadly. I wish it was a little longer but altogether I loved it.
If you want a funny book this is one for you. I didn't think it would be as funny as it was but I was surprised and happy by the end of it and I wanted more sadly. I wish it was a little longer but altogether I loved it.
oceanofsunflowers's review
3.0
3.5 stars • This is such a fun read. Though there are times Haley is getting into my nerves and I'm getting annoyed at her character. Like she was the one who planned the whole thing then when Bryce ended up ignoring her, she suddenly complains about lit like wtf girl it ain't even real? But yeah, at some point, because of that it DID end up real.
bluebeereads's review
4.0
Istyria book blog ~ B's world of enchanted books
Well, I certainly did not expect this. To be honest, my expectations of this one were quite low since I wasn't the biggest fan of the author's other book Going Down in Flames. But this one surprised me. I ended up reading it in one sitting until 3am. I may have lost a couple of hours of sleep, but it was worth it.
When Haley Patterson arrives at school one morning hearing rumors she's hooked up with the popular Bryce Colton during the weekend, she has no idea what's going on. Turns out Bryce hooked up with another girl named Haley, one with a boyfriend. Haley makes a deal with Bryce. He plays the role of her boyfriend as to not hurt her reputation and maybe let other boys know they can date her without having to be scared of her brothers. In exchange, she helps him keep the other Haley's boyfriend from hurting him and keep his ex-girlfriend away. But Haley and Bryce seem to be complete opposites and at first it doesn't seem like it would ever work out. And then somehow, slowly, things start changing between them.
Okay, this was nothing mind-blowing. I wasn't wow-ed by this book. But I did really enjoy it a lot and it was swoon-worthy for sure. Haley and Bryce did annoy me at first but they grew on me and they changed over the course of this book. Their romance was very sweet and perfectly paced, in my own humble opinion. I didn't really love how things ended, it seemed somewhat rushed. I loved Jane, she was an awesome best friend, and Nathan too, surprisingly. He's a spoiled rich kid and he's not afraid to admit that. I wasn't always the biggest fan of the parents and Bryce's dad is still an ass, but Haley's mom really redeemed herself and she had a reason for her strange behavior. I also liked Haley's brothers!
I don't know what else to say about this one really. It surprised me, it really did. If you're a contemporary fan, definitely check this one out. You may not like it as much as I did, sure, but maybe you love it even more than I do. Who knows? Give it a shot, it certainly deserves it.
This review is also (or -soon- will be) posted on Istyria book blog.
jscarpa14's review
3.0
So I loved the characters and the set up for this book. Cannon manages to create a believable setting and endearing characters with multiple humorous scenes that move the plot along. The main reason I didn't give this a higher rating is the conflict resolution. Conflicts are resolved in super short disbelievable scenes that don't involve much follow through and the reader is expected to believe that even with all that build up that two second argument makes everything all better. Had there been more to the book with a longer struggle toward the resolution of the conflicts presented within the story my rating would have been much higher. The couple is not one the world would consider ideal and I have trouble believing that all of their problems both with outside opposition to their relationship and with family issues could be resolved or swept under the rug so easily. I would however probably read a sequel about the same couple if one were ever available in hopes that it would offer a more realistic resolution of their problems.
hannahk978's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
oceanofsunflowers's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars • This is such a fun read. Though there are times Haley is getting into my nerves and I'm getting annoyed at her character. Like she was the one who planned the whole thing then when Bryce ended up ignoring her, she suddenly complains about lit like wtf girl it ain't even real? But yeah, at some point, because of that it DID end up real.
clem_mathieu's review against another edition
2.0
Haley is a teenage girl with very overprotective twin older brothers. So, when the popular Bryce Colton starts a rumor that he hooked up with her, she uses it as blackmail to force him into a fake month long relationship. By that, she hopes to get the boys to see her as dateable and make sure the other Haley's boyfriend doesn't beat up Bryce for sleeping with her.
While I liked the synopsis of this book and thought it would be super cute, I was slightly disappointed by the execution. Bryce's feelings were all over the place and it felt a lot like he was using Haley until the very end. He didn't treat her well and acted like a brat every time he didn't control everything around him. Haley was very dramatic and kept trying to trick Bryce into liking her, but I like how she acted at the gala and how driven she is to help animals. I loved Jane and Nathan's relationship and felt like they had a healthy relationship. The only negative about them is the fact that they highlighted everything wrong in Haley and Bryce's relationship.
While I liked the synopsis of this book and thought it would be super cute, I was slightly disappointed by the execution. Bryce's feelings were all over the place and it felt a lot like he was using Haley until the very end. He didn't treat her well and acted like a brat every time he didn't control everything around him. Haley was very dramatic and kept trying to trick Bryce into liking her, but I like how she acted at the gala and how driven she is to help animals. I loved Jane and Nathan's relationship and felt like they had a healthy relationship. The only negative about them is the fact that they highlighted everything wrong in Haley and Bryce's relationship.
mumay's review against another edition
2.0
I thought I was going to at least like this book if not love it and while I kept going back and forth on it I ended up not liking this book overall. I just didn't like the main character Haley and I didn't connect with there chemistry. As I always like to pick something good out of everything I will list what I liked and what didn't below.
The Good:
I liked the secondary characters Jane and Nathan and thought there chemistry was cute and easy to believe.
I liked Bryce the male lead and found his life believable. I found Bryce struggle with the expectation from his family and life to feel authentic .
I loved Haley's family Dynamics her brothers are funny, her dad sweet and understanding, her mom a little crazy and over protective my mom was also terrified I'd repeat her mistake and went a little over the deep end so VERY relatable.
I liked the moments of jealousy it's the only thing that made me at all believe maybe Bryce had feelings for Haley.
The Bad
Haley wasnt necessarily the most likely character she is wishy washy and a little needy. She was supposed to be a smart girl but acted dumb (I hate that)
I felt there was no real developed chemistry between the two but all of a sudden they made out. it obviously Haley is attracted to and likes Bryce but you go the whole book wondering if he even likes her at all because non of the writing really shows that then she's the one bam just like that.
She is also supposed to be middle class but the way the book describes it is she is poor. I have been both middle class and poor and she is not dirt poor in anyway but definitely not middle class. it doesn't matter too much but kinda bugged me the kept stressing she wasn't poor and was middle class but then made it we're she doesn't have a cellphone cuz they can't afford it and can only shop at the good will. Her friend Jane was better fit with being middle class.
The Good:
I liked the secondary characters Jane and Nathan and thought there chemistry was cute and easy to believe.
I liked Bryce the male lead and found his life believable. I found Bryce struggle with the expectation from his family and life to feel authentic .
I loved Haley's family Dynamics her brothers are funny, her dad sweet and understanding, her mom a little crazy and over protective my mom was also terrified I'd repeat her mistake and went a little over the deep end so VERY relatable.
I liked the moments of jealousy it's the only thing that made me at all believe maybe Bryce had feelings for Haley.
The Bad
Haley wasnt necessarily the most likely character she is wishy washy and a little needy. She was supposed to be a smart girl but acted dumb (I hate that)
I felt there was no real developed chemistry between the two but all of a sudden they made out. it obviously Haley is attracted to and likes Bryce but you go the whole book wondering if he even likes her at all because non of the writing really shows that then she's the one bam just like that.
She is also supposed to be middle class but the way the book describes it is she is poor. I have been both middle class and poor and she is not dirt poor in anyway but definitely not middle class. it doesn't matter too much but kinda bugged me the kept stressing she wasn't poor and was middle class but then made it we're she doesn't have a cellphone cuz they can't afford it and can only shop at the good will. Her friend Jane was better fit with being middle class.
kirstysbookishworld's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favourite by any means but damn it. Those moments when they’re fake it but really feeling it - I get all swooney and grin like an idiot.
I needed a whole lot more than just what we got, but I’ll take whatever we can get when it comes to fake dating in high school!
I needed a whole lot more than just what we got, but I’ll take whatever we can get when it comes to fake dating in high school!