I read it inside while it was raining outside but if you get the chance you should read it inside. The 4.5 such a perfect summer romcom!! I loved it!
I read it inside while it was raining outside but if you get the chance you should read it inside. The concept/plot is so fun and the characters are so different but it works so well.
Fake dating, marriage of convenience, private island, FUNNY and kinda reminds me of crazy rich Asians! Except they’re not asians...more
3.5 I fear this might be my least favorite Emily Henry book and I hate to say it because I really wanted to love, I heard so many good things about it3.5 I fear this might be my least favorite Emily Henry book and I hate to say it because I really wanted to love, I heard so many good things about it before starting it:( the ending felt like both of the characters acted a bit strange.
I just didn’t really care that much about the romance, the story wasn’t too captivating to me even tho I did like the concept. lastly I just have to say the title mention in the end is sooo cheesy and exactly as expected but I kinda like that too. ALSO why do I always have to relate to the sad parts of books with family trauma and not the cute romance stuff? rude :( I loved/hated reading about that part when Miles told her about his sister and how she was treated by their parents
Love Emily Henry but this one wasn’t my fav by her but it was good. 3.5/5...more
Oh my god I’m in love with this book!? It was absolutely incredible tbh and I did not expect to love it as much as I did, I ended reading the whole thOh my god I’m in love with this book!? It was absolutely incredible tbh and I did not expect to love it as much as I did, I ended reading the whole thing an entire train ride for 3 hours that’s impressive even for me!
Imagine heartstopper meets crazy rich asians and you get this book! Dylan wants to win a Mid-autumn festival mooncake making competition and Theo wants to help him with that and in return he asks Dylan to fake date him and appear as Theo´s plus one at a wedding or else Theo´s family will set him up on blind dates for the rest of the year.
There’s so many things I love about this book - fake dating, supportive family members, complicated family relationships, only one bed, lgbtq+ rep, Chinese culture, charming cute and fun characters, food that will make you hungry AND A CORGI!! It was the perfect light and wholesome read with the perfect amount of depth, I loved it!! I also feel like a learned a lot while reading this about Chinese culture, for example I didn’t know that you shouldn’t gift someone a clock...more
This might just be my new favorite romance book? Maybe not ever but definitely in my top 3 of the year, wow I loved it so much!! It really is all abouThis might just be my new favorite romance book? Maybe not ever but definitely in my top 3 of the year, wow I loved it so much!! It really is all about the quiet love<3 obsessed is an understatement with this book
Love Indy and how she’s such a hopeless romantic and a reader! Love her. She was so charming, emotional, soft, smart. Ryan is the perfect book boyfriend without even needing the lessons he got from Indy. My secret softie <3 they’re so perfect together and for each other ugh I just love them. the way they understand each other is so beautiful. Their communication is 10/10, they talk about everything and also have great banter. I fear I might never recover.
THE THINGS THIS MAN DOES FOR HER!? - He learns ASL to be able to communicate with her deaf dad - Her bought her flowers and takes care of them too much when she’s away and overwaters them - He makes her coffee in the morning and puts it in the fridge so she doesnt get watered down iced coffee - He builds her a bookshelf
“That man loves you. That right there is quiet love.” ...more
4.5! Loove love love this book! It was the first one I’ve read by Al Jackson and I ended up loving it! I felt like the story really drew me in every t4.5! Loove love love this book! It was the first one I’ve read by Al Jackson and I ended up loving it! I felt like the story really drew me in every time I picked it up and there were a few moments that I really didn’t see coming.
Fake dating, single dad and forced proximity- all the tropes that are * chefs kiss * ...more
Sadly I didn’t love this one as much as I wanted to. It’s not bad I just couldn’t click with it like I wanted to but it was still good. I think I didnSadly I didn’t love this one as much as I wanted to. It’s not bad I just couldn’t click with it like I wanted to but it was still good. I think I didn’t connect with the characters emotionally enough to give it more than 3 stars. I liked the characters and as always the marriage of convince trope.
Always this is a me thing but I dont like when its dual pov but its not told who’s pov its from that can make it hard for me
I have loved every other book I have read by this author but this one sadly was a miss for me...more
“For anyone who was told their love is a sin. It isn’t. It’s pure magic.”
Stop what you’re doing and read this book right now. Even though this was onl“For anyone who was told their love is a sin. It isn’t. It’s pure magic.”
Stop what you’re doing and read this book right now. Even though this was only around 140 pages, I loved every second of it and its definitely one of my favorite sapphic books<33 this book is so important to me
Childhood friends to lovers? Fake dating? Bisexual-awakening? Two MC´s with autism and ADHD? CHRISTMAS ROMANCE? WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT!? And it has no third at breakup!! AND its dual pov!
Clara starts a new job and somehow makes her boss think that she is gay when she’s actually not so what does she do? She talks about it with her childhood best friend Evan and they decide to fake date<3
This was just such a happy, sweet, and fluffy read about two women finding love in the holiday season. The two main characters in this are so beautiful inside and out (yes its a book I know I cant see them but I feel like I can, okay?), I truly care and feel for them so much. Their chemistry was 10/10. I loved their communication and the understanding between the characters and just seeing how much they’re always there for each other because they truly see each other for who they are. Sure there wasn’t a lot of christmas feels to it but that’s okay!Big bonus for the fact that there’s a cat named Bagel, that’s so cute! And I love Clara’s family in here, they were so sweet!
I read it on KU but I definitely need to own a physical copy when they are available on amazon (I couldn’t find it on there right now but hopefully soon)...more
Shut the fuck up this was so good, I did not expect to love it this much!! Its so fun, sweet and overall amazing christmassy book! I loved it! Its alsShut the fuck up this was so good, I did not expect to love it this much!! Its so fun, sweet and overall amazing christmassy book! I loved it! Its also FAKE DATING which is also *chefs kiss*!
Is it predictable? Yes. but honestly I love that in christmas books, they should be cheesy! I also loved the language, settings and characters and their dynamics, the main couple were so funny with each other and so sweet! ...more
Stfu this was amazing in every way - I love it!! such a fun romcom with fake dating but she falls for his brother, sapphic, second chance, lovable chaStfu this was amazing in every way - I love it!! such a fun romcom with fake dating but she falls for his brother, sapphic, second chance, lovable characters in their twenties, great depth, great character development etc - I just love this one so much!! The two main characters had amazing chemistry and I love how understanding Jack was with Ellie’s anxiety and I feel like you could just tell how much they love each other
There was so much representation - Demisexual, non-binary, trans, bi, lesbian, anxiety, adhd, etc
I also loved seeing the toxic mother daughter relationship which I KNOW sounds weird but I just think it was very well written and I generally really like reading about that bc I can relate ...more
Jag har verkligen länge sett fram emot att läsa den här boken och jag blev inte besviken! Den var så bra! Väldigt mysig, charmig och allmänt härlig feJag har verkligen länge sett fram emot att läsa den här boken och jag blev inte besviken! Den var så bra! Väldigt mysig, charmig och allmänt härlig feel good bok som även har humor i sig<3 Karaktärerna är lätta att tycka om och även deras relation med varandra
Det är inte bara feel good utan den har även bra djup i sig vilket jag alltid älskar i böcker och den här gjorde det även väldigt bra i hur den behandlade drogmissbruk!
Jag tycker ofta att böcker som har svenska som original språk kan vara väldigt cringe och onaturliga/stela i konversationer men jag måste ändå säga att jag (för det mesta) inte upplevde det i den här. Det kunde hända att jag kände det ibland men för det mesta inte
Jag lyssnade även på några av kapitlerna som ljudbok och älskade även de, grymt bra jobbat av inläsaren ...more
The whole concept of this book is so fun; six friends enjoying a week in a cabin that holds a lot of memories in Maine before its sold. Two people in The whole concept of this book is so fun; six friends enjoying a week in a cabin that holds a lot of memories in Maine before its sold. Two people in the group are getting married at the end of the week, two are in a committed relationship and two are fake dating during the trip for their friends because they dont know the two actually broke up months ago
As you can imagine I absolutely loved this book (if you know me) - I mean it has all my favorite things. Fake dating, second chance, found family and lgbt rep. I didn’t know it had lgbt rep before starting it but if I did I would have just been more excited to start it! We follow Wyn and Harriett dealing with what happened to their relationship and there is a lot of depth to this which I won’t go into detail about because I dont want to spoil anything but I loved getting to know these characters and their struggles.
This book has been heavily marketed as found family and there were times when I questioned if it really was found family and how close the friends really were because they are keeping things from each other but then I realized it makes sense. Friends and family sometimes have secrets and the whole drama in here just felt very realistic which I love, sometimes in books it can feel like too much but not here
It talks a lot about childhood trauma and the impact our family dynamics and upbringing has on us in our adult lifes which I loved reading about.
“it’s not selfish to want to be happy.” THIS
Definitely my favorite Emily Henry book so far...more
BEST ONE IN THE SERIES SO FAR!! I didn’t know it was fake dating before I started this but oh my god!! One of my fav tropes!! In the first three booksBEST ONE IN THE SERIES SO FAR!! I didn’t know it was fake dating before I started this but oh my god!! One of my fav tropes!! In the first three books we were given a lot of crumbs to what to look forward to in their book and omg I’m so happy to have finally read this and I’m excited to read the next one too!!
As we know from reading the addicted/calloway and previous books in this series - we hate Samantha calloway. She puts out a fkn ad that basically puts Jane on the market and says she’s looking for a man which gets a lot of unwanted attention from creeps SO SHE FAKE DATES HER BODYGUARD THATCHER MF MORETTI!!! WHAT A MAN, I LOVE HIM!!!
They’re so different but it works so well, I love them so much!! Thatcher is very much a rule follower and gets straight to the point with few words when talking while Jane can talk your ear off and I love her for it!
We got fake dating, grumpy/sunshine, forbidden love, bodyguard romance, smut, wholesome moments, and crumbs of other couples (THAT moment between Luna and Donnelly oh my god!! Suddenly I love science)!! ...more
First of all - when I first requested an arc of this on netgalley I did not know about the authors problematic behavior but I learned about it after IFirst of all - when I first requested an arc of this on netgalley I did not know about the authors problematic behavior but I learned about it after I had already started it. If I would have known before I wouldn’t have requested it
When I first read the blurb of this on netgalley the concept sounded interesting. I mean a romance between a nonbinary and an asexual girl with fake dating and fighting for queer characters survival on a tv show, that sounds great right - it wasn’t. I did not like this and let me tell you why:
- The fact that this book was even written and published has honestly made me very uncomfortable while reading it because of the authors past comments on lesbians which is extremely weird and wrong of him to do. I do not recommend it. While there are some good quotes in here about queer representation on tv there are also a lot of moments/quotes/conversations that are not done well. - I didn’t get attached to any of the characters. They weren’t fleshed out at all and I didn’t feel any chemistry between the two main characters. And a ”big reveal” in the end wasn’t that shocking to me, I think I actually guessed it very early on - The pacing felt very weird. The beginning felt too fast and there was no time to get to know the characters - The tv show environment felt very unrealistic. I obviously dont work in TV but why are there only two people working on it? They are both the writers and show runners and they are both evil which ofc I know happens but there are more people than that on set
Some lines/moments that felt wrong to me: 1, ”Tell me." Her voice drops low. Conspiratorial. "You don't ... you don't do that awful scissoring thing? I read about it online. Researching you." [then there's more but i'm skipping to the next line of dialogue] "No, ma'am . Never. Pretty sure that's not a real thing."
I´m just…. no words. It definitely is
2, ”A wave of guilt rushes over me. Really? There isn't solidarity between us, at least not in the sense that we have the same mission. Ruby's a woman; I'm pretty sure I'm not. #Morganetta is for queer girls--for all queer people I guess, but mostly girls"
I understand that Frey is going on a journey of understanding their journey but this quote feels like its invalidating their mission to get more queer representation on TV. Even as a nonbinary transmasc person I feel like they would/should show more support with a queer woman
3, ”I don't want to deal with explaining my identity to the world." "You don't have to," I say. "It's easier to say 'I'm a lesbian' because people sort of know what that is and what to expect from you. It's harder to say 'I'm nonbinary' or 'I'm asexual' without getting into a big debate defending that your identity exists. Like, when I first had a crush on a girl, I thought lesbian was the word for me--but that was because I didn't have better words yet to fit all my feelings in."
It’s interesting to follow Frey´s gender journey but this quote bothered me a bit especially knowing about the authors past comments about lesbians
4, "Even in a far future where racism is supposedly long over, where a Black family rules a third of the galaxy, a white woman's story takes priority [....] all I can think is Shit, I never noticed."
This is one of many lines where Frey learns about racism which feels so weird
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing an arc ...more
There was a moment in the middle when I was like "Wait? Thats not the plot twist right? Thats boring it has to be something edont talk to me Im crying
There was a moment in the middle when I was like "Wait? Thats not the plot twist right? Thats boring it has to be something else" and then BAM the real plot twist slapped me in the face.
Both these characters are likable and while mistakes were definitely made, it all turned out okay in the end which made me happy. HOWEVER I just dont love the idea of them together. at first I did but the more I think about this book the more I dislike it :/ I like the characters a lot individually but not together!
Booktoker and booktuber @larissacambusano (my favorite book content creator) has some good videos talking about this and I definitely agree with what she's saying...more
Oh my god I love this book!! Small town, single parent, fake dating & grumpy/sunshine? Sign me up! This book is very long (around 500 pages) for a romOh my god I love this book!! Small town, single parent, fake dating & grumpy/sunshine? Sign me up! This book is very long (around 500 pages) for a romance but it’s so worth it.
IT´S SOO GOOD!! Naomi is about to have her wedding when her twin sister calls and asks for help. Naomi leaves her wedding and goes to Knockemout (small town). When she arrives she realizes her twin hasn’t changed at all and Tina (the twin) helps herself to Naomis car and money but also her own daughter so Naomi is left with her niece that she didn’t know existed. She’s now stuck in a town where she knows no one, one day she walks into a cafe and meets Knox who immediately wants her out of there because he thinks she’s Tina, the twin.
I´m not IN love with them but I love them! As individuals and as a couple! From the beginning we see how grumpy Knox is and I love him for it, hes honestly so hot. There are so many moments that I loved - how grumpy he is and the support he gives Naomi and also the encouragement and pep talks he gives Way!! It was everything<3 I also love Naomi as a character and she’s so relatable. She’s the good kid and follows a plan at all times is always organized. I loved watching her build her new life with her niece. Waylay is also just such a fun character and she really blossoms in this book
The plot is great and so interesting to follow! I was so scared in the end but the epilogue gave me the closure that I needed<3
This book was funny, emotional and had spice which was great too ...more
These two were made for each other<3 I love them and their story! Cant wait to read the last book, I think it will be the best one in the series Cal iThese two were made for each other<3 I love them and their story! Cant wait to read the last book, I think it will be the best one in the series Cal is already my favorite brother
The character development in here was great and I loved seeing how Declan slowly fell in love with her and let down his walls. Loved their word games too and the bickering<3
Fake dating (kinda, marriage of convenience), grumpyxsunshine, spice!
I didn’t completely fall in love with them as individuals and there were a few things that happened or that he said that idk how to feel about but overall I really liked it and there were a lot of moments that I loved...more
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