A review by bookishbyrenee
I Hated You First by Rachel John

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!