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saltpeanut's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A decent quick read. This story starts off right in the middle of a complicated friendship with working relationships. I think this could have done with more tension as miscommunication wasn’t a trope explored (thank god).
A nice easy read that you knew the ending from the first few chapters. A cute dual POV for a cozy afternoon with a cup of tea, but nothing to make you get super invested.
A nice easy read that you knew the ending from the first few chapters. A cute dual POV for a cozy afternoon with a cup of tea, but nothing to make you get super invested.
bookishbyrenee's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
I Hated You First by Rachel John
I went looking for light and fluffy romcom and this delivered!
3.5/5⭐️
•My Blurb•
Clay and Lauren have always hidden their feelings for each other behind sarcasm and snark. Their lives are so intertwined; they work together, Clay is her brother’s best friend and he’s practically a part of the Harwood family. Admitting there are feelings between them feels extremely risky but a forced double blind date brings out all kinds of emotions. Clay and Lauren need to decide if a relationship between them is worth all the risks and challenges that will come their way.
•My Thoughts•
This was a feel good, sweet romcom with likeable characters packed into a super-short-but-not-quite-novella package. I enjoyed the slow burn and the pining. The tension between the two characters was fun and while not quite an enemies to lovers, it had those same bantery vibes. I had a little trouble with the quick relationship status change but they’d crushed on each other for so long, it did make sense for the story. Absolutely some funny moments and I’d definitely read more of this author. This definitely saved my from my romantasy slump I was sliding towards and was the pick me up I needed!
hobbiesofstefs's review against another edition
3.0
Short ANF a quick read
Short ROM com. I did not think k it was going to be an instant love type deal but I was wrong. I just don't understand how you could know a person for years but from the outside then love them a week later.
Okay rant over, good book. Liked the author. Pretty sure I will continue with the series.
Short ROM com. I did not think k it was going to be an instant love type deal but I was wrong. I just don't understand how you could know a person for years but from the outside then love them a week later.
Okay rant over, good book. Liked the author. Pretty sure I will continue with the series.
ishita19's review against another edition
5.0
Ohhh mama! Such a cute book...
Clay has this innocent vibe going for him that makes him so swoon worthy.... He is polite, helpful and kind. You can feel the sadness and the helpless feeling he feels when initially he isn't given any of the shares...
A very well written book! Loved it!
Clay has this innocent vibe going for him that makes him so swoon worthy.... He is polite, helpful and kind. You can feel the sadness and the helpless feeling he feels when initially he isn't given any of the shares...
A very well written book! Loved it!
keepinitcourtney's review against another edition
1.0
HEAVY Mormon vibes from this extremely tame romance book. If you can even call it that. The writing was horrific and so childish. Much like twilight, you get the overzealous religion aspects and that’s extremely annoying in a “romance”. Wish I could give it zero stars honestly.
soniacantu26's review against another edition
3.0
Quick read on my kindle. I liked it. Was cute and entertaining.
lucyhoneychurchreads's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Adorable quick read. This was perfect for a plane ride. I really enjoyed the writing style and characters.
-kissing only
-brothers best friend
-enemies to lovers - not really enemies though
-no big misunderstanding
-series but can be read alone
-kissing only
-brothers best friend
-enemies to lovers - not really enemies though
-no big misunderstanding
-series but can be read alone