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A review by jackiepenn18
The Dating Game by Sandy Barker
5.0
If you love dating reality shows like The Bachelor or Bachelorette, you'll love this book .
Abby Jones is a serious writer. Or at least she will be one day. But for now, she writes recaps for a dating reality show called the Stag. It's not a her dream gig, but it pays the bills until she can get a serious journalist job. But when her recaps go viral, her editor wants Abby to be on set capturing all the behind the camera gossip and drama. So when the producers approach Abby to not only write the recaps, but also be on the show, Abby can't think of anything worse. She has to go undercover as a contestant and write recaps. Abby wants to focus on her job and hopefully make out unscathed. But then she meets gorgeous producer Jack and wonders if this isn't so bad at after all.
This book was really funny and charming. I watch the Bachelor and Bachelorette, so it was nice to pull back the curtain in a way with this story. I also loved that Abby doesn't fall for The Stag but for the producer on the show. It's like a lighter and more charming version of the TV show Unreal. Besides the budding romance between Abby and Jack, and Abby gaining more confidence, I really love the female friendships portrayed in the book. While there were some tension filled moments with the other contestants, I love how Sandy took turned the reality show formula on its head (especially at the end).
It was a fun and quick read. If you're looking for something light and fun, I highly recommend it.
The main heroine, Abby, joins a reality dating show (like The Bachelor) with secret agenda - she is a journalist sent inside to write snarky and entertaining recaps to attract a bigger audience. What starts as a job assignment ends up as a life-changing experience.
Abby Jones is a serious writer. Or at least she will be one day. But for now, she writes recaps for a dating reality show called the Stag. It's not a her dream gig, but it pays the bills until she can get a serious journalist job. But when her recaps go viral, her editor wants Abby to be on set capturing all the behind the camera gossip and drama. So when the producers approach Abby to not only write the recaps, but also be on the show, Abby can't think of anything worse. She has to go undercover as a contestant and write recaps. Abby wants to focus on her job and hopefully make out unscathed. But then she meets gorgeous producer Jack and wonders if this isn't so bad at after all.
This book was really funny and charming. I watch the Bachelor and Bachelorette, so it was nice to pull back the curtain in a way with this story. I also loved that Abby doesn't fall for The Stag but for the producer on the show. It's like a lighter and more charming version of the TV show Unreal. Besides the budding romance between Abby and Jack, and Abby gaining more confidence, I really love the female friendships portrayed in the book. While there were some tension filled moments with the other contestants, I love how Sandy took turned the reality show formula on its head (especially at the end).
It was a fun and quick read. If you're looking for something light and fun, I highly recommend it.
The main heroine, Abby, joins a reality dating show (like The Bachelor) with secret agenda - she is a journalist sent inside to write snarky and entertaining recaps to attract a bigger audience. What starts as a job assignment ends up as a life-changing experience.