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I thought I had sent this book to my kindle, but when I went to read it, realized I hadn't and the ebook was already archived. I was so disappointed as I really wanted to read this book. I'm rating it a three because I didn't seem fair to rate it anything lower having not actually read it.

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Thank you NetGalley for a complimentary copy. I voluntarily reviewed this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

The F List
By: Alessandra Torre

REVIEW ☆☆☆☆
I wasn't sure if The F List would be something I would like or not, and I was skeptical at first. My doubts were, fortunately, totally unfounded because this story was awesome. From the first page, I was hooked. I loved the conversational style of narration, the wicked humor and the sharp wit of the characters. The premise is fun and kind of like a guilty pleasure. This book is perfect for a good time read!

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This was a super juicy read full of likable characters and a quick moving plot. I loved every minute of it! I loved the celebrity angle, it made the situations much more enjoyable because they felt more high risk for the characters.

I received an advance copy. All thoughts are my own.

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What a unique concept for a book. This is different than the typical romance book. However the book is well written and Cash and Emma will definitely take you on quite the adventure.

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omg i loved this! It has been a bit since I read Alessandra Torre and I regret that because this book was refreshing. It looked at influencers and how their world isn't just rainbows and butterflies. It showed what it takes to be an influencer, how you have no privacy, how every bad thing that happens isn't a secret. I loved the way this ended as well it was perfect. I think the concept of the reality show really made this book great for me. I cant wait to read another book by this author!

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This was written in a creative way - with hashtags for chapter titles and commentary from characters at the beginning of each chapter. Great book for a reality TV junkie. I needed a little more chemistry between the two characters for me to rate this one higher. It felt bland for much of the story.

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Very different genre for this author but I did enjoy the storyline & the characters

Would recommend

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This was an okay read, well written, but not at all what I expected from reading others by this author. It was more of a cozy romance, without the steamy, erotic parts many crave and I thought would be included in a book by Torres. With that in mind, it was a very quick, fun read, with an intriguing cast of characters involved in a more glitzy lifestyle. I did enjoy reading it, found it to be well written, but want some steam in my romance! If you prefer less steam and more romance, here’s your book!

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This book was an incredibly quick and fun read. It has an entertaining concept and gives us a peek into the world of influencers and fame. It could easily be a "read in one-sitting book"- it flew by for me! We get to see the rise of Emma from nobody to world-wide celebrity and the ambition that got her there. Emma was an intriguing character, as she wasn't particularly likable as a person, but you couldn't help but root for her success. Cash was set up to be a good love interest from the beginning, and he was the perfect Hollywood hottie. I love a good hate to love romance, and I liked their dynamic a lot. I could have used a little more smolder and connection between them to bring it to the next level. It was there, but I wanted more heat in the in-between moments to deepen their relationship. What I loved most about them was that they both seemed like real people with layers and we got to experience their complicated emotions. The plot wasn't super action-packed, but it always featured a glamorous or dramatic situation that kept me hooked. I also appreciated the underlying commentary on fame and what it means to really "make it". I don't know how realistic this book is in terms of the real world of mega-influencers, but it made it seem like a crazy life, and it was sure fun to read about. If you want a quick and entertaining Hollywood romance, then The F List should be on your list!

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The F List by Alessandra Torre was another good read from this author. Although not my favor of hers, it’s was still enjoyable.

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This was nothing like I was expecting. Instead of a steamy romance we got an adventure with a tough of romance. And absolutely no steamy to it.
The characters have personalities, jokes, and chemistry. It really is quite the ride. The suspense is well done and doesn't make you feel as though it was just there to move the plot.

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I loved this story so much!It’s really eye opening to the society that we are living in today and especially how much social media influences this generation. The writing style is unique and adds an overall air of mystery.

I’ll admit that I felt the story was a little slow to start, but the backstory is a must to see Emma’s rise to fame. Once the already famous Cash Mitchell makes an appearance, the story becomes very interesting. The attraction is palpable once they begin filming and I could not stop reading at this point. The happily ever after was perfect for this celebrity couple. I’ll be thinking about this book for a long time and it has made me see fame in a different light. Well done!

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Cash and Emma wanted each other but didn't know how to get there. Emma sold her soul to be an "it" person on the internet all while hoping to get Cash. Then they were thrown together in a reality tv situation that made it even harder. End the end it worked out but they had a lot of heartache to get there. I thought it was a really interesting concept to write about.

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I have read several other books by this author and like her writings style. However the storyline in this one just fell flat for me. Neither of the main characters were likable and I wasn’t seeing the romantic connection they had as believable.

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“Something already has happened between us.” The F List by Alessandra Torre

4 stars. Whew! This book is fun. Truly enjoyable. And this was an arc too! Requested it on the off off chance that it be granted and I shouldn’t have put it near the bottom of the arc pile.

Emma and Cash are internet celebrities. That’s their job, to get sponsors and likes and followers. Emma is an up and coming while Cash is pretty much established. On Emma’s way up, she rides )a little) on Cash’s fame. And sparks fly.

Love their interaction! And how smart Emma is. And the behind the scenes look at reality tv and internet fame (not sure how true it is) is fascinating! A couple of times I put the book down because I was getting nervous for Emma or Cash. But it’s all good.

Such a fun fun book! Highly recommended. It’s out already in the stores. I haven’t read all of Alessandra Torre’s books, only a few of them. I think I’ll check out the others now. For reals.

Thank you NetGalley and @alessandratorre4 for the advance trader copy of this book. Can’t find the publisher so thank you too! It’s a fun book!

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I really love Alessandra Torre books, so many of them I ended up inhaling from the moment I picked them up. Sadly this was not the case for this book. I struggled from the first chapter to stay engaged with the story and struggled even more to like Emma. I felt the story line was aimed more at teenaged readers as it felt very kiddish and didn't appeal to me at all.

Sadly by about the 48% mark I decided to not go any further with this one, first time ever for a book by this author .

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Though Alessandra Torre is known for her HOT STEAM, this one is on the light side and for a younger audience. It looks at the ugly side of Fame. But it's a great read full of angst, drama, and romance!

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I really enjoyed this. I think reality TV romance has become my guilty pleasure. A very quick and light-hearted read if you're not looking for something too serious. The only reason why I knocked off a star was for the ending and that it was very surface level. It would have liked characters, their thoughts, the romance, the situations to have been a bit more in-depth.

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I really enjoyed Alessandra Torres new book - it is the second book I have read by her and while this one is WAY less steamy, it is still full of sexual tension, drama and romance! I flew through the book as it kept my interest with the modern social media references, funny one-liners and the perfect balance of catty/snarky characters and a affectionate family subplot.

It was unique to see the gossiping comments and stories about the main characters at the opening to each chapter - it helped to build the background story easily and was great to see the ending documented through the fans and critics eyes! I would recommend this if you aren't looking for a hugely sex focused romance but one that is entertaining, dramatic and fun!

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ARC provided by NetGalley for an honest review.

A much different book than I've come to expect from Alessandra Torre, but I did enjoy it. Parts of the story seemed a little disjointed or confusing, but all in all a good read.

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