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witcheep's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This one is a weirdly funny book. I did not expect the werewolf... things (alpha/omega superstitions, heat cycles, and knotting )... to go that far. After I got over that surprise, the book offered me a solid and fun reading experience. Although, the the third act breakup felt somewhat hasty with the lack of communication during it, especially as even just a little more open communication could have helped skip the whole thing and bring the plot to the same conclusion in a happier way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Racism, Bullying, Violence, and Cursing
Minor: Abandonment and Death of parent
amy14's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Abandonment, and Death of parent
pantslint's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Cute grumpy/sunshine couple I love to root for. Fun Omegaverse shenanigans and spicy sex scenes. Easy happy ending. Strong-willed female protagonist.
What's not to like, especially after a long reading slump?
What's not to like, especially after a long reading slump?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Medical content
Minor: Grief
callidoralblack's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Medical content, Death of parent, Grief, and Bullying
aliteraryescape's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Abandonment and Death of parent
kristanjenkins's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Medical content
Moderate: Grief, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Car accident, Blood, Death, and Death of parent
kb33's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was good but I don't think it lived up to the hype. Noah was a weird character because for the first half of the book he sounded like a robot turned human who had never experienced an emotion before and was confused about it. Then we find out he has emotional trauma and closed himself off.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Abandonment, Death of parent, Blood, and Medical content
loriley's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I HATE NO COMMUNICATION TROPES SOOOOO BAD
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Medical content
thesoulessrider's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
slow-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
Mackenzie, aka Mack, is not your average omega. She’s a physician with a heart of gold and a fake mate named Noah, who’s not just any alpha, but a grumpy interventional cardiologist with a soft spot for workplace romance. Their story isn’t just about the fake snuggles and benefits; it’s a comedic dance of two professionals trying to keep it cool while their inner wolves are pretty much doing the tango. And when they’re in their wolf forms? Pure, unadulterated goofiness that’ll have you howling with laughter.
As the story progresses, the romance heats up, showcasing Noah’s unexpected skills, which makes the relationship feel real and exciting. The slow burn turns into a full-on inferno, and Noah, apparently, is a man of many talents. His ‘long-suppressed’ skills come to light in a way that’ll make you fan yourself with the nearest object.
In the grand finale, Mack stands tall, not as a damsel in distress, but as a fierce omega who can throw a punch as well as she can heal a wound. Her and Noah’s happily ever after isn’t just sweet; it’s a high-five to all the strong, independent folks out there finding love on their terms. And let’s not overlook Parker, the gay bestie every girl deserves, bringing his own brand of fabulous to the mix. ‘The Fake Mate’ is a howl-arious blend of romance, comedy, and a generous dash of spice that really heats up in the second half. It’s the kind of book that leaves you with a smirk, a sigh, and maybe a slight obsession with finding your own grumpy cardiologist. 🐾💘
As the story progresses, the romance heats up, showcasing Noah’s unexpected skills, which makes the relationship feel real and exciting. The slow burn turns into a full-on inferno, and Noah, apparently, is a man of many talents. His ‘long-suppressed’ skills come to light in a way that’ll make you fan yourself with the nearest object.
In the grand finale, Mack stands tall, not as a damsel in distress, but as a fierce omega who can throw a punch as well as she can heal a wound. Her and Noah’s happily ever after isn’t just sweet; it’s a high-five to all the strong, independent folks out there finding love on their terms. And let’s not overlook Parker, the gay bestie every girl deserves, bringing his own brand of fabulous to the mix. ‘The Fake Mate’ is a howl-arious blend of romance, comedy, and a generous dash of spice that really heats up in the second half. It’s the kind of book that leaves you with a smirk, a sigh, and maybe a slight obsession with finding your own grumpy cardiologist. 🐾💘
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Death of parent
teawiththefates's review against another edition
medium-paced
2.5
I picked this up because I like the fake dating trope, and I’m always here for some grumpy sunshine. But alas, this book was very much not for me. Vague spoilers (referencing tropes and not specifics) below.
I already struggle with the very common romantic trope of “everything would be fine if only these two dummies would talk to each other” to create conflict and keep the leads apart. But there are few things that annoy me more than the “man refuses to let woman make her own decision and instead makes it for her and lies/withholds information”; it’s condescending and misogynistic because the basic premise is that she can’t be trusted to do what’s best for herself and he “loves her too much to let that happen” so he has to maintain all the control, and it ruined any enjoyment I might have gotten out of this story. The external conflict was still real enough that they could have faced it together and still had it function as a reason to complicate things and separate them before the happy resolution. Booooo.
More personally, this was also way spicier than I’d anticipated (which is totally on me - upon closer inspection, it has a quote on the front cover saying the book is “epically smutty” so really, they did try and warn me). It shifts (hah) to more sex than actual relationship development and I ended up skimming through a lot of it. Between that and writing that started to feel repetitive half way through, I also found it sort of a boring romance?? Like, I was willing to still root for them but I also just wanted the book to be over so I could move on to something I’d enjoy more.
I already struggle with the very common romantic trope of “everything would be fine if only these two dummies would talk to each other” to create conflict and keep the leads apart. But there are few things that annoy me more than the “man refuses to let woman make her own decision and instead makes it for her and lies/withholds information”; it’s condescending and misogynistic because the basic premise is that she can’t be trusted to do what’s best for herself and he “loves her too much to let that happen” so he has to maintain all the control, and it ruined any enjoyment I might have gotten out of this story. The external conflict was still real enough that they could have faced it together and still had it function as a reason to complicate things and separate them before the happy resolution. Booooo.
More personally, this was also way spicier than I’d anticipated (which is totally on me - upon closer inspection, it has a quote on the front cover saying the book is “epically smutty” so really, they did try and warn me). It shifts (hah) to more sex than actual relationship development and I ended up skimming through a lot of it. Between that and writing that started to feel repetitive half way through, I also found it sort of a boring romance?? Like, I was willing to still root for them but I also just wanted the book to be over so I could move on to something I’d enjoy more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent