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A review by magsisforeverreading
Scarlett and the Fake Boyfriend by Ivy Smoak
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
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Scarlett and the Fake Boyfriend by @ivysmoakauthor
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Thank you to Ivy Smoak for the free ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Scarlett still hasnāt figured out who stole her first kiss š (and secondā¦ and third), but she does have fake boyfriend Jacob by her side, determined to help make her longtime crush, Axel, jealous. Between their staged dates and very real-feeling hallway PDA, Scarlett starts to wonder if maybe she doesnāt want it to be fake after all.
Meanwhile, the mysterious ākiss thiefā is back, promising to claim all of Scarlettās firsts. And even though she wishes it were Jacob, sheās convinced heās not the one behind the texts.
Just like in the first book, I adore Scarlett. Sheās such a real teenagerātorn between long-held feelings for Axel, undeniable chemistry with Jacob, and a flirty, anonymous mystery heating up her phone. Sheās a hot mess in the most relatable, emotional, endearing way.
And Jacob? Hands down one of the best fictional high school boyfriends Iāve ever read š. Every time he called her āloveā or pulled her into a hug, my heart melted. His humor, his patience, the way he just shows up for her? Chefās kiss. I was right there with Scarlett, wishing he was the real deal.
Alsoā¦ jealous Axel? Might be my favorite version of him. Who wouldn't want a hot football player insisting on late-night cuddles to keep the zombie nightmares away? His protective streak was on, and I loved every second.
And yes, letās talk spice. This sequel definitely ups the heat! Scarlettās third base lessons push this one beyond PG-13 and into swoony YA territory, and I am 100% here for it š„!
Now excuse me while I obsessively wait to find out who the kiss thief isāand who Scarlett chooses in the end.
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Scarlett and the Fake Boyfriend by @ivysmoakauthor
āļøāļøāļøāļø (4/5 stars)
Thank you to Ivy Smoak for the free ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Scarlett still hasnāt figured out who stole her first kiss š (and secondā¦ and third), but she does have fake boyfriend Jacob by her side, determined to help make her longtime crush, Axel, jealous. Between their staged dates and very real-feeling hallway PDA, Scarlett starts to wonder if maybe she doesnāt want it to be fake after all.
Meanwhile, the mysterious ākiss thiefā is back, promising to claim all of Scarlettās firsts. And even though she wishes it were Jacob, sheās convinced heās not the one behind the texts.
Just like in the first book, I adore Scarlett. Sheās such a real teenagerātorn between long-held feelings for Axel, undeniable chemistry with Jacob, and a flirty, anonymous mystery heating up her phone. Sheās a hot mess in the most relatable, emotional, endearing way.
And Jacob? Hands down one of the best fictional high school boyfriends Iāve ever read š. Every time he called her āloveā or pulled her into a hug, my heart melted. His humor, his patience, the way he just shows up for her? Chefās kiss. I was right there with Scarlett, wishing he was the real deal.
Alsoā¦ jealous Axel? Might be my favorite version of him. Who wouldn't want a hot football player insisting on late-night cuddles to keep the zombie nightmares away? His protective streak was on, and I loved every second.
And yes, letās talk spice. This sequel definitely ups the heat! Scarlettās third base lessons push this one beyond PG-13 and into swoony YA territory, and I am 100% here for it š„!
Now excuse me while I obsessively wait to find out who the kiss thief isāand who Scarlett chooses in the end.
#ARCReview #ScarlettAndTheFakeBoyfriend #IvySmoak #FakeDatingTrope #YAContemporaryRomance #KissThief #HighSchoolRomance #SpicyYA #BookReview #RomanceReaders #TeenDrama #LoveTriangle #Bookstagram #YoungAdultRomance #FakeBoyfriendRealFeels #YASeries #BookLoversRejoice #BookishThoughts