A review by kjanie
Just for Show by Jae

4.0

RE-READ October 2022

I’ve been sick and looking to boost my mood with some old fave romances, and this was a perfect place to go. Fun, fast-paced and super loveable.


4/5 stars

I am now officially binge-reading Jae (and spoiler alert, I'm not about to stop anytime soon). This is Jae at her best in terms of a funny, charming, sweet romance. The characters were so dynamic, I feel like they just jumped off the page. This made me fall in love with them in two minutes flat. They were such opposite characters, which made all the tension, banter and unconventional romance so great. I love opposites-attract romance, so I was sold from the beginning on this. Even though Lana and Claire were different in the most obvious and funny ways, I think they complemented each other so beautifully. The relationship built so genuinely and naturally, the pacing of it was honestly perfect. The chemistry and sexual tension between our characters just kept growing and growing from the very beginning, making me yearn for the characters to be together.

I haven't even started talking about the fake-dating aspect of the book. This is one of my all-time favourite romance plotlines, I honestly just think they are so much fun. Even though I've read so many books with this trope, this book felt like it took a new spin on it. It was also well-grounded in the fantastic and natural interactions between the characters, so it didn't feel as ridiculous/unbelievable as some books with these trope are. Also, another great aspect of the book was the cameos from other characters, especially Jill and Crash. Just Physical is honestly one of my favourite couples, so I was so glad to see more of them. Also, I'm about to read the Roommate Agreement which focuses on Claire's younger sister Steph (who is a hilarious, impulsive stand-up comedian), so I am super excited for that!

I definitely recommend this book (although most people have already read it lol) if you are looking for a fun and loveable romance with fantastic characters.