A review by ladydeathreads
Hoax and Kisses by Elodie Colliard

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

4.5

First off thank you to LoveNotes PR and Elodie for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review! And let me tell you, I am IN Pine Falls and I never wanna leave. 

This is my first book by Elodie but it certainly won’t be my last! Hoax and Kisses was the perfect blend of humor, self discovery, and love and I was here for it every step of the way. I LOVED Zoey’s character and how she grew throughout the story. I love to see characters grow into themselves and realize it’s never too late to find what their passions and dreams are and just GO for it. And Matt? He was the sweetest and most caring MMC and I loved the way he treated her. Their chemistry felt authentic to me. 

One of my favorite things about this book was the neurodivergent representation in Daphne. I thought it was authentic and felt like Elodie put a lot of time and care into representing Daphne in a graceful and real manner. She was one of my favorite characters. 

Overall I adored this book, and I can’t wait to visit Pine Falls again.