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A review by dawnthoma100
Fake It 'til You Make It by Laura Carter
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
“Fake it till you make it” is a nicely written romantic story, very easy and pleasant to read.
Ted and Abbie meet when they are going through a really difficult time in their life, and they briefly engage in a fake relationship. They both, for various reasons, give each other the impression that they are very different from who they really are. We get to explore in-depth how the main characters feel, think, and ultimately change their hearts in this slow-burning novel that is centred on miscommunication. Although their romance was not the main focus of the book—that came towards the end—I still really liked it and could have given it a four stars. The romance between them was not the main emphasis of the book; that came at the very end. The main focus was on how they overcame hurt and dishonesty as they got to know and support one another.
The end felt a bit rushed. Saying "I love you" made no sense because they were both very clear about their feelings for one another, and it was completely at odds with all that had been spoken and developed up to that moment.We never got to witness their actual relationship. For this novel, a lengthy epilogue is essential.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review…
Ted and Abbie meet when they are going through a really difficult time in their life, and they briefly engage in a fake relationship. They both, for various reasons, give each other the impression that they are very different from who they really are. We get to explore in-depth how the main characters feel, think, and ultimately change their hearts in this slow-burning novel that is centred on miscommunication. Although their romance was not the main focus of the book—that came towards the end—I still really liked it and could have given it a four stars. The romance between them was not the main emphasis of the book; that came at the very end. The main focus was on how they overcame hurt and dishonesty as they got to know and support one another.
The end felt a bit rushed. Saying "I love you" made no sense because they were both very clear about their feelings for one another, and it was completely at odds with all that had been spoken and developed up to that moment.We never got to witness their actual relationship. For this novel, a lengthy epilogue is essential.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review…