3.5 ⭐️

A boyfriend who cancels last minute, stands you up, drops off his dirty laundry only for you to do it, gifts you socks for your birthday... has got to be the World’s Worst Boyfriend, right? Poor Saidy Perez.

This was a fine mix of comedy and romance with a touch of mystery—not exactly what I expected based on the title and cover (but in a good way). I wasn’t a huge fan of Saidy’s character because she was too darn nice! I was convinced she was being taken advantage of. But, as the story progressed, with Fletcher’s POV telling his side, it all made sense. There were equall amount of laugh out loud and aww-worthy moments. I just wished the relationship timeline was a bit longer—4 months of dating where half the time, Fletcher was dodgy, didn’t exactly sold it to me that they were “in love” and that Saidy thought he was “the one.” But, the overall premise and story direction were both entertaining, and certain relationship aspects were absolutely relatable.

This is the book I didn’t know I needed and I’m so obsessed with it. 😍

Saidy and Fletcher have been dating for a while but lately, Saidy’s felt forgotten and abandoned. Fletcher loves her more than anything, but he has a huge validate reason why he has been a little distant lately, can he really prove her wrong and fight to save this relationship?

Hands up and hats off to Carina Taylor for writing this clever and romantic story! It was funny, deep and had the right amount of suspense to keep me turning the pages.

First, I need to point out I loved the Latina representation. I love seeing succesful brown women like Saidy in romance💕 I sided with her every step of the way during this book. I felt for her and understood every one of their doubts and needs. I loved how she was sure of what she was worth and deserved. She loved Fletcher so much and it hurt me seeing her being hurt, although Fletcher had very good reasons to be distant from her.

I also rooted for Fletcher. He was so sweet and thoughtful. I loved his protective side and how beautiful and honest his love for Saidy was. It really broke my heart seeing him so conflicted and confused about what to do. He didn’t want to lose her, but it was easy for me to understand what was at risk for him.

Saidy and Fletcher’s realtionship was a beautiful example of the highs and lows of two imperfect people go though and that everything is possible when both people want to make things work, no matter how strong the opposition is. I loved how they were patient with each other and how they were able to listen to the right advices and opinions. In the end, all the trouble made their love stronger.

The suspense and action in this book was really enjoyable. I loved the little twists in this plot, I gasped a couple of times but sighed in relief as well! But mostly, I swooned with the beautiful resolutions and the amazing happy ending

***Thank you to NetGalley and Carina Taylor. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All opinions are my own.***

Simply put, this book was not for me. I didn’t mesh with the writing style at all. Saidy was bland. Fletcher was overbearing, and because of his job, selfish and unreliable. Their conversations were repetitive. Even though Fletcher was trying to win Saidy back, he called her a spoiled princess multiple times. This didn’t sit well with me because he knew she wasn’t. She was only asking to be treated with respect and kindness. While I liked the premise, plot-wise the story felt flat. Saidy never really tried to get over Fletcher, and Fletcher made a pest of himself at every opportunity. Saidy’s friend Zoe was no friend at all, and I found her annoying and mean. The same goes for Saidy’s grandmother. I didn’t find the part of the book involving Fletcher’s undercover work very adventurous or compelling. I thought the ending with Sullivan strange and unsatisfying. The summary called this a “romantic comedy adventure” and it fell short for me on each of those fronts.

I loved this so much!
Intrigued by just the blurb, I knew I needed to read this, and I am SO glad I did.
Is Fletcher the World’s Worst Boyfriend? Debatable. Is there definite room for improvement? 1000% YES.
Saidy’s meddling, judgement filled grandmother tickled me pink. Her mother portrayed a lot of the same balance my own displayed whenever I came to her for advice, and the nostalgia there was worth every bit. I loved the empowerment Saidy found in the latter parts of the book, and the passion she displayed for her profession. It was clear from first meeting that this was a girl that would run off with my heart, much the way she did to Fletcher.
And Fletcher, I cannot express how much I appreciated him as a character. The growing he displayed, the love and support he offered in his own ways were heartwarming, and I genuinely enjoyed it all.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for providing me with an arc of this book.

World's Worst Boyfriend was a sweet and funny read and definitely a quick read I would recommend to all. My favorite aspects of the book were the tension between the two main characters Saidy and Fletcher. I throughly enjoyed the banter between the two as well as the resolution they come to towards the second half of the book. I really enjoyed how the main character Saidy is incredibly understanding about the circumstances regarding Fletcher although in the beginning she is clouded by the judgement of others so much so that she ends up nominating Fletcher as the world's worst boyfriend. Overall I liked the growth Saidy demonstrated in being introspective with the relationships in her life and learning that she had outgrown some life long friends. I had such a fun time with this book and I am looking forward to digging back into some more fun reads by this author.

The only thing I didnt like about this was unfortunately the writing style. I really enjoyed the characters and the plot but the way it was written really took me out of the story.

I read this, start to finish, in one day, so it must've been pretty good!

Saidy thought it was love at first sight, but over the past four months, her boyfriend has grown so distant, forgetful, and secretive that she's starting to believe he's been using her. In a moment of frustration, she enters him into a contest as the World's Worst Boyfriend—and wins. Her worst fears are confirmed: she's been a doormat for Fletcher and she deserves better. But there are two sides to every story, and Fletcher telling Saidy the truth about the demands of his job would risk too much. When she's fed up and completely without answers, she ends their relationship... but Fletcher isn't done loving her yet.

This premise is incredibly romantic, really. I love that at first it seems like every downside to their relationship is Fletcher's fault, but it's actually quite balanced. They both have played some part in the deterioration of their relationship, and they're adult enough to embrace it (after the anger somewhat subsides). Everyone acted rationally under the circumstances and literally no one—no one—had a moment that made me think, "Ugh, why are they being so stupid about this?" Saidy came close, but didn't quite get there. I think she was being incredibly patient and understanding, considering the circumstances.

There's something so frustratingly sweet about how much Fletcher loves Saidy, but can't do much to prove it. In this way, Carina Taylor does something lovely and explores the idea of how people can love each other. Showing affection doesn't always mean roses, diamonds, and expensive dinners; instead, it can mean fixing the ice machine or changing the light bulbs in the kitchen. It's a wonderful thing that isn't always explored in rom-coms.

I didn't really find it funny, but it was sweet. I found myself smiling while reading quite a few times, which is lovely. I didn't laugh, though, and I can't remember any lines that caught me as humorous. (This is unusual for me because, frankly, I laugh a lot.) Not to say that it's not entertaining—it absolutely is—it just doesn't fall into that "laugh out loud" category of rom-com for me. I lean heavily toward silly/outlandish/irreverent/sarcastic humor, though, so what struck me as unfunny may be the opposite for someone else.

Regardless, if you're looking for a book to make you smile your face off, pick this one up.

Fletcher is a terrible boyfriend. After standing Saidy up one too many times, she's done with him. But he's not ready to let her go - even though he definitely needs to start letting her in if he is serious about keeping her ...

This book was fun and lighthearted with a really sweet central romance. I loved the characters and would pick up this author again!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

After finishing Crooked Kingdom, I needed something to lift my spirits. What better to do that than a nice, light rom-com? Saidy has the World’s Worst Boyfriend. No, really. She even has the trophy and $500 gift card to prove it. After four months of Fletcher becoming more and more distant every day, Saidy Perez has finally had enough. She enters him into a competition for the World’s Worst Boyfriend hosted by the podcast she’s found herself listening to regularly. It’s really no surprise when she wins even if it’s not the best competition to be parading around a trophy for. However, there’s more to Fletcher than meets the eye. Is he really the World’s Worst Boyfriend or is there more to the story?

Let me just say, I had so much fun with this book. It was everything I needed. I loved both Saidy and Fletcher, even when they were both being absolutely ridiculous. This book is the perfect definition of a romantic comedy adventure. We are on this journey from the alternating POVs of Saidy and Fletcher so we know what the truth is immediately, even when the other doesn’t. With something new at every turn, you never get bored.

What I really loved here was that the story made sense and progressed easily. I was flying through this book like no tomorrow, hoping there would be more at every swipe of my finger (I read it as an e-book). Pacing? Perfect. Main characters? Loved them. This was as much a story about a relationship as it was about self-discovery. Saidy learns a lot about herself and the friends she keeps closing while simultaneously figuring things out with Fletcher. Her realizations about toxic friends and how she lets others influence her own thoughts/actions are things that I think everyone can relate to.

Despite how terrible Fletcher seemed to Saidy, when she actually left him (or tried to, at least), he never stopped fighting for her. And one of my favorite lines in those “fighting for her moments” is this one:

“Because no matter if you think we’re done, I’m not done loving you.”

First of all, that is so cute. It reminds me of that scene in Vampire Diaries where Damon and Elena are fighting and he says, “Well stop loving me,” and she says, “I can’t!” I know y’all know which scene I’m talking about, don’t leave me hanging here. Anyway, that line emits the same amount of head-over-heels desperate-in-love energy and I am absolutely here for it. I was especially soaking it up post Crooked Kingdom heartbreak.

If you are into romantic comedies that’ll take you for a ride, World’s Worst Boyfriend is the one for you. I received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley so, while it isn’t out just yet, don’t fret because you won’t have to wait long! It’s set to hit shelves on April 20th! Overall, I give it 4 out of 5 stars.

This review will be published online on Friday, April 9.

I'm a sucker for a cute romantic comedy and Saidy and Fletcher are just adorable! The World's Worst Boyfriend follows Saidy and Fletcher's relationship as Saidy slowly begins to feel second fiddle to Fletcher's new IT startup company. What Saidy doesn't realize is that Fletcher is hiding something from Saidy and telling her what he's hiding could cause more damage to their relationship than his forgetfulness.

World's Worst Boyfriend is a quick, comedic read and its told from both Saidy's and Fletcher's POV. Telling the story from both POVs allows the reader to better understand what is going on in their relationship and moves the story along. This is definitely a recommendable and enjoyable read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for my honest feedback. World's Worst Boyfriend publishes on April 20th.

Rating 4 Stars

This was cute! I like that Saidy and Fletcher were already in love and that the story was about them learning more about each other and working though their problems so they could stay together.
Certain parts were a little frustrating, but overall this was a quick and enjoyable read.

Romance with a splash of mystery? Yes, please!

To think that I thought that this was your average-joe romance novel! I was so very wrong and so glad to be wrong because I enjoyed every second of this book! It is so well written and you just get lost in the story and want to keep reading and reading it, saying "one more chapter, one more chapter" throughout the entire thing.

I love the idea of this story, I can't even talk about the best parts without spoiling it, but take my word for it, it's really good and so much fun to read. You'll fall in love with the characters and their relationship and you'll end up rooting for them the entire time!! The book also touches on toxic relationships and how we sometimes listen to others more than we listen to ourselves which I think is a great reminder for anyone wanting to pursue anything in life.

Love this book and I'm sure you will too!

Thank you to NetGalley and Carina Taylor for the earc in return for an honest review!

World's Worst Boyfriend more like world's funnest, playful relationship story. The story had just the right amount of emotions which made this a really fun read for me. Happy all through, no complaints here.

I absolutely loved this book! Completely fell in love with the 2 main characters, they were both very relatable & interesting. The storyline is captivating from the moment you open the book. I enjoyed how it is written from the perspective of both leads in alternative chapters. I will be recommending this book to everyone i know!

World’s Worst Boyfriend by Carina Taylor a five-star read that brings the best out of the worst. This was my first by this author, but it will not be the last as I adored the writing style, it was funny, compassionate, witty and smooth. This is number three in the Fake it series but I haven’t read the first two and didn’t feel lost at all, I will be picking them up as I loved this one. Man, there have been many a man I would have loved to have entered into this contest and Fletcher really does seem to deserve it, until you scratch beneath the surface and see the real reasons why he is at that time such a terrible boyfriend. I loved how he did not give up, he kept fixing and that just made me adore him in all of his dirty laundry. This will make you smile and make you care; it is a great read, and I will certainly be checking the first two out as well as the rest of this authors work.

This cute romance takes several twists and turns I wasn’t expecting. Even when we find out why the titular World’s Worst Boyfriend is acting the way he does, I still thought the novel would go one way and was surprised a couple of times when it didn’t. The novel starts out when the H and h are already dating and in love with each other. So we don’t really get to see what attracted them to each other besides their looks. As the tale goes on, we can start to see what there is to like about each character.

There is a lot of suspension of disbelief, but then it’s a romance novel so you just have to roll with all the coincidences and slightly unbelievable aspects of how a mailman would behave or the resources that this little town’s police department might have to throw at a months-long investigation.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

I received an arc of this book from Netgalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

Saidy is frustrated. Her boyfriend Fletcher has taken a turn in the boyfriend department. Those sweet moments and shared connections they shared at the beginning of their relationship are now being overshadowed with forgotten dates, dirty laundry, and flaky excuses. The title of World's Worst Boyfriend comes via Saidy's favorite podcast. They are discussing relationships and hold a contest with a prize of a $500 gift card. In a moment of exasperation Saidy nominated Fletcher as the World's Worst Boyfriend... and wins?!

After one-to-many disappointments, Saidy dumps Fletcher. But she's still uncertain if she really is ready to let him go. Fletcher insists that things will be different soon. The reader soon learns what Fletcher is hiding, but Saidy is in the dark.

It's a hard premise to write a story about someone who can win "worst boyfriend" and yet be someone that the reader can still love. I think Carina did a good job with that, but there is still room for improvement. Make the "worst" bits to awful, and you'll hate Fletcher, but you'll also dislike Saidy for putting up with them. In the end I had to wonder about Saidy. The dirty laundry bit was too much of a red flag for me. You do not want to be your flaky boyfriend's laundress for time eternal. These things could have been cleaned up (pun intended) with a decent conversation about boundaries. Like I'm happy to do your laundry on occasion, but please don't just throw filthy sewer clothes on the floor and leave WITHOUT talking to me. I'll end this review before I'm screaming about laundry like a lunatic.

This is the 3rd book in the series, but the first one I've read, and it can be read as a stand-alone.

I liked the characters and the storyline. I like that the H/h have already been dating when the story starts, but things aren't going too well for them. I liked how much Saidy grows throughout the story, and Fletcher too. It kept me glued to the pages and eager to see what would happen next. Overall, a fun and entertaining read.

This book was a quick, fun read. More romance than action, but it still made for a great book. There was a nice level of suspense and I really enjoyed the characters. Definitely worth the read!

This book sounded so charming. I loved the idea of a woman learning to appreciate the boyfriend she had written off and seeing all of the ways he shows he cares. That is not really what this book is about. This is about a woman, Saidy, who justifiably feels that the boyfriend who neglects her while dropping off his dirty laundry for her to do is not a keeper. You are supposed to empathize with Fletcher because he is keeping this big secret from her that supposedly justifies his behavior, But honestly, nope, The way he handled Saidy wanting to break up rubbed me in entirely the wrong way. Meanwhile almost everyone else in Saidy's life is terrible so how is she to know what a healthy relationship looks like? that. Add in some unnecessary flashbacks in the beginning and plot choices that had me shaking my head throughout and we have a book that I honestly am not sure I would have finished it I had not been given a copy in exchange for an honest review.