A review by amandalorianxo
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

 I don't know where to begin but unfortunately, maybe I should stop having high expectations for any romance book written by a white cis female author.  The amount of times Lucy discusses her height is almost as bad as when a guy talks about being fluent in sarcasm. That is not a personality trait! Also, Josh telling Lucy the reason he doesn't have a girlfriend is that they leave him for nice guys. What? Why would you not take responsibility for your own breakups? It takes two to tango - maybe you are just a selfish person who can't see beyond his own needs? This was sold to me as enemies to lovers novel but honestly, it was difficult to picture these two being in their late 20's / almost 30's when they didn't even act like. Gosh don't even get me started on the title. They hated each other why? For being immature? I might have to hit the pause button on romance for a bit until I find something in my TBR that might not disappoint me.
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