A review by chelsss_ann
Fake Around and Find Out by S.M. Shade

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

This book is exactly why authors should share teasers about their books. Just from looking at this cover, I probably wouldn't have picked this book up. But SM Shade had shared a teaser from the book on her Tik Tok and I knew I needed to read it immediately. This book was such a delight. Full of so much banter, so many steamy scenes, and also just so much kindness between characters. From what I've seen from SM Shade's backlist, they write a variety of genres. I'm excited to read the rest of their books, but I really hope they bring their talent of balancing smutty scenes with humor and heavier topics in their other books as well. If so, they might a new go-to author for me!

I had barely started this book and wrote this note, "Three paragraphs in and this is the most relatable book ever." And this book was a gold mine of quotes to highlight. Here are a few I loved.

"Leaning over, I cover Maren’s hand with mine. 'Repeat after me. I’m not a fly. I’m not attracted to pieces of shit.'"

“I hate your guts,” she snaps. “Too bad you like it when I rearrange yours. Now bend over.”