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A review by talknerdybookblog
The Real Deal by Lauren Blakely
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Representation: LGBTQIA+ side character
Overall: 3.5-stars
Quick Take: An adorable fake dating romance that explores family tension and pasts that won't rest but depends on too many clichés in its premise.
Read my review on my blog:
Talk Nerdy Book Blog | The Real Deal Review
Safety: Safe
• No cheating
• No descriptive sex scene with OW/OM
• Does have the Heroine pushing away
• Does have a brief separation between the Hero and Heroine
• See Ending for HEA status.
• See Possible Triggers for Abuse and OTT sad parts.
Possible Triggers: None
• No abuse
• No OTT sad parts
Ending:HEA
Overall: 3.5-stars
Quick Take: An adorable fake dating romance that explores family tension and pasts that won't rest but depends on too many clichés in its premise.
Read my review on my blog:
Talk Nerdy Book Blog | The Real Deal Review
Safety: Safe
• No cheating
• No descriptive sex scene with OW/OM
• Does have the Heroine pushing away
• Does have a brief separation between the Hero and Heroine
• See Ending for HEA status.
• See Possible Triggers for Abuse and OTT sad parts.
Possible Triggers: None
• No abuse
• No OTT sad parts
Ending: