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A review by paperbacksandsketchbooks
On Her Terms by Amy Spalding
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Thanks BookSparks for the gifted review copy!
I enjoyed this book. The humor was great, I loved the inclusivity, and the fake dating trope was done so well.
Clementine was a fantastic character. She was funny and had a distinct personality. The way she navigated her friendships was so nice to see. The character growth was great, too. She went from a somewhat shy, newly outed bisexual woman to confident and proud, always telling people how she feels. I liked seeing her career growth, too. It added a lot of character depth and allowed me to connect with her more.
Chloe is a badass, and I loved her vibe. Her personality was also super distinct. I liked that she had a tight knit group of friends and that they all made appearances in this book.
Overall, this was a great fake dating romance. I did find the sort of required third act "breakup" to be a bit abrupt considering Chloe and Clementine's fake relationship was going so well and then out of nowhere they're fighting. But it was a good story overall.
I also just realized this is technically third in a series! I would say this can 100% be read as a standalone, but I will be checking out Amy Spalding's other books!
I enjoyed this book. The humor was great, I loved the inclusivity, and the fake dating trope was done so well.
Clementine was a fantastic character. She was funny and had a distinct personality. The way she navigated her friendships was so nice to see. The character growth was great, too. She went from a somewhat shy, newly outed bisexual woman to confident and proud, always telling people how she feels. I liked seeing her career growth, too. It added a lot of character depth and allowed me to connect with her more.
Chloe is a badass, and I loved her vibe. Her personality was also super distinct. I liked that she had a tight knit group of friends and that they all made appearances in this book.
Overall, this was a great fake dating romance. I did find the sort of required third act "breakup" to be a bit abrupt considering Chloe and Clementine's fake relationship was going so well and then out of nowhere they're fighting. But it was a good story overall.
I also just realized this is technically third in a series! I would say this can 100% be read as a standalone, but I will be checking out Amy Spalding's other books!