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A review by cat_lover_reads
The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I love stories set in the omegaverse and this a great addition to the genre. Even though this book has fantasy elements, this reads like your favorite contemporary romcom.
This is one of the best grumpy/sunshines I’ve read in a while. Mack and Noah complimented each other so well, the banter was delightful, and you can’t help rooting for them from the first page. I also loved that the side characters were also dynamic and added so much to the story. No filler characters here.
My only complaint is the period of transition from fake-to-real relationship with all the non-communication and internal dialogue of “how do I feel do I love her and should I tell her but I don’t know how she feels and this all so complicated” goes on for a bit too long. It’s saved by a third act breakup that is over quickly and in truly badass fashion.
Now to go buy “The Nanny” because I’m pretty sure I’ve found another favorite author.
This is one of the best grumpy/sunshines I’ve read in a while. Mack and Noah complimented each other so well, the banter was delightful, and you can’t help rooting for them from the first page. I also loved that the side characters were also dynamic and added so much to the story. No filler characters here.
My only complaint is the period of transition from fake-to-real relationship with all the non-communication and internal dialogue of “how do I feel do I love her and should I tell her but I don’t know how she feels and this all so complicated” goes on for a bit too long. It’s saved by a third act breakup that is over quickly and in truly badass fashion.
Now to go buy “The Nanny” because I’m pretty sure I’ve found another favorite author.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Abandonment