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A review by readingwithtrey
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
Celine is a popular TikToker whose page talks about conspiracy theories but that popularity doesn't quite trickle into real life. Bradley is the super popular kid that everyone loves. He's the poster kid for confidence on the outside even though he has a secret that he's not confident enough to share. He and Celine were once close, bonded by their shared "weirdness." But when Brad suddenly becomes popular and "outgrows being weird," something happens between them that ends their friendship for good. Or does it?
This is my first Talia Hibbert book, and I am so sad to say that because this was everything I could have ever imagined and more. I devoured it in a matter of hours staying up way past my bedtime because I just couldn't put it down. It was relatable, inspiring, and so stinking funny! It was a (somewhat) lighthearted read. I could see so much of my teenage self in both Celine and Bradley and that caused me to be deeply invested in their stories. I wanted them both to succeed and be happy.
The banter in this book was literal perfection. I laughed so much and could really feel the romantic tension build. It was also a breath of fresh air for the male MC to be open and in touch with his feelings. Although the miscommunication trope was technically in there, it wasn't overdone and I really appreciated that.
One thing I also really loved was that therapy was normalized in this book. As someone who put it off for years due to the stigma that can come with it, it was refreshing to see these teens so open to it.
I highly recommend this read if you enjoy: enemies to lovers, second chance love, slow burn love, and lots of banter.
Thank you to Joy Revolution and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review! This is one that I will definitely be adding to my bookshelves once released.
This is my first Talia Hibbert book, and I am so sad to say that because this was everything I could have ever imagined and more. I devoured it in a matter of hours staying up way past my bedtime because I just couldn't put it down. It was relatable, inspiring, and so stinking funny! It was a (somewhat) lighthearted read. I could see so much of my teenage self in both Celine and Bradley and that caused me to be deeply invested in their stories. I wanted them both to succeed and be happy.
The banter in this book was literal perfection. I laughed so much and could really feel the romantic tension build. It was also a breath of fresh air for the male MC to be open and in touch with his feelings. Although the miscommunication trope was technically in there, it wasn't overdone and I really appreciated that.
One thing I also really loved was that therapy was normalized in this book. As someone who put it off for years due to the stigma that can come with it, it was refreshing to see these teens so open to it.
I highly recommend this read if you enjoy: enemies to lovers, second chance love, slow burn love, and lots of banter.
Thank you to Joy Revolution and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review! This is one that I will definitely be adding to my bookshelves once released.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Bullying and Cursing