I really enjoy this author and this series! It’s so sweet and cute! I really adored Jamie and Milo! Jamie is usually just the friend but secretly she wants a romance! So when she needs to be tutored so she doesn’t lose her school scholarship, Jamie’s friends brother, Milo helps her. The connection between these two is hard to ignore! Milo is such a sweet guy too! They are a great match! I really enjoyed this one & can’t wait for the next one!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Going in to this book, I did not know that this is a part of a series but its the kind of series where the books are pretty much standalones that are set in the same universe. This book functioned like a stand alone and did not require reading any of the previous books to understand. There was a pretty minor cameo from one of the earlier books but that is it, as far as I could tell.
I am sure that people who have read the previous books in the series and readers who are young teens or tweens might feel differently, but this book really did not work for me.
Firstly, I found the characters really one-dimensional, unrealistic, and unlikable (to the point of annoying). Jamie, the main character, is "not like other girls", only hangs out with guys (and can't even speak a full sentence in front of other girls her age), but is "relatable" because she has a dirty little secret- she loves rom coms and wants to have a boyfriend. She is also incredibly immature, even for a sixteen year old and can't understand anyone else's POV until drastic measures have been taken.. The thing about her immaturity that really bothered me was that it didn't really make sense with her background and life circumstances. She is also really judgmental of others while simultaneously ways in which other's shouldn't judge her for her circumstances (and even things she does that aren't good). I truly hated Jamie's relationship with Kai (even in the beginning of the book) and frankly hated Kai as a character. The problem is that Kai has basically no redeeming qualities but I am supposed to care about him because he is Jamie's BEST friend- even though in this book, we never see any best friend- like behavior from him. I found that Jamie and Milo's (romantic) relationship also lacked proper foundation and development.
The writing in this book could have saved the lackluster character and relationship development but unfortunately it didn't really work for me. I think the pacing in this book could be a lot better- there were a lot of parts that and there is quite a bit of fat that needs trimming. Also there is some wording being used that felt very strange and uncomfortable- for instance, I will be perfectly happy never seeing or hearing the word suction again.

I enjoyed this young adult romance story with all of characters within. The main characters were Jamie, Kai and Milo.

Jamie a teenager that is having fun with her friends and going to high school. When the high school informs her that if she doesn't get her grades up she will not be able to attend. She has a scholarship would be taken away. She not happy about this because now she has to study more. She been have fun with her friends and also playing soccer that is going to have to stop. But the worst is her aunt has found a person to help her with her study.

Kai and Milo are brother's but both like to do different activities. Kai likes sport and Milo like to study and read. Kai is friends with Jamie and like to spend time do activity that most boys like sports. Milo doesn't get along while with Jamie. But when Jamie need help with her study Milo decides to help.

This was a fun story to read. It had action and drama throughout. It had a few giggles within. That are some sad parts throughout.

I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley and BookSprout. This is my honest unbiased opinions.

I really like this book, I would've loved it if i have read it when i was younger, but still is a good story for romance fans, specially if you like the stories with tutor x athlete but this case she is the athlete and he is the tutor, sometimes the characters act in some ways that had me rolling my eyes but then i remember myself these are teenagers, relax, and i enjoyed the story way more with that in mind.

Shy Girls Can't Date Frenemies was a bit of disappointing read for me. The main character Jamie is a good person but she is at times unlikeable as she is complaining and whining at times. I didn't like how she and Kai treated Milo. She gets better as the story progresses. I loved the scenes where Milo and Jamie tutor each other and understand each other better. Although I do wish their story was handled better and there was a proper balance between her relationship with Kai and with Milo. I loved Aunt Maddy and Coach and Milo and Kai's family as they were good role models and guardians to Jamie and gave her all the love. I love that Jamie starts hanging out with some unexpected but good people and makes friends.

I want to start off by saying, I enjoyed to this book enough to like it. The reason I say this is because there were certain things the characters (Jamie, Milo, &Kai) do that really irked/pissed me off, makes me want to teleport into the story itself and knock some senses into them. Throughout the story, Jamie did show lots of self growth as a person so that was really good. As for the twins (Kai & Milo) I had expected for them to stand up to each other when boundaries are crossed and starts to become disrespectful especially Milo because Kai literally verbally and emotionally abused him and that's something I wanted to see more of in terms of standing up for himself more and becoming more vocal towards anyone who treats him like that not just his brother. This book had me so frustrated and pissed that the majority of time, I was talking/arguing to myself out loud. Overall, if you can get pass the difficulties this story has, it was an enjoyable and cute storyline.

I was given an ARC for this book, so this is just my thoughts and opinion, everyone is entitled to their own. I say give this book a chance and see where it takes you.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-arc of this book.

Overall, this was a fun, light read. Nothing too new or exciting, but enjoyable.

I love Milly Rose!!! Her writing style, and her stories, I love it!!!!!
It was a long time ago since I read a YA book. The story was so sweet that my teeth ached (in a good way). I loved Jamie. She is your typical tomboy, but she has another side as well. That side longs for a sweet movie romance. Her problem is how can she get that kind of romance if she is friends with boys? The answer is Milo. Who will be her tutor and who is her best friends brother. Another thing I loved about the story is that Milo had a cat!!
If you want to read a cute YA romance, I recommend this book and the whole series too.
Rating ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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Shy Girls Can't Date Frenemies by Milly Rose tells the story of Jamie, a girl struggling with her grades and soccer performance at her prestigious private school. In order to improve, her aunt enlists the help of Milo, her best friend's twin brother, in tutoring her. However, as they spend time together, Jamie finds herself developing feelings for Milo, which complicates their relationship, especially since he is considered the enemy according to an agreement she made with her best friend.

The book explores the theme of forbidden romance and the challenges that arise from keeping their attraction a secret. One of the strengths of the story is the portrayal of Milo, who possesses the qualities of a great first boyfriend. The close aunt/niece relationship is also a positive aspect, adding depth to the characters' dynamics.

The book touches upon the notion that males and females can be friends without any romantic feelings arising, as seen in the friendship between Jamie and Kai. This adds a refreshing element to the story, highlighting the importance of different types of relationships.

However, there are a few aspects that could have been improved. The initial treatment of Milo by Jamie and Kai and Jamie's adverse reaction to Milo dating are elements that readers may find problematic. Additionally, the frequent assertion by Jamie that she is "not like other girls" can be off-putting and reinforces stereotypes.

Despite these drawbacks, Shy Girls Can't Date Frenemies is a fast-paced read that explores teenage romance and the challenges of navigating relationships within a social circle. The chemistry between Jamie and Milo is cute and engaging, making readers root for their connection. It also piques curiosity about the other books in the Shy Girls universe, enticing readers to explore more of the author's works.

Overall, Shy Girls Can't Date Frenemies offers an enjoyable and quick reading experience, blending romance and friendship dynamics. While it has its flaws, it presents an entertaining story that will appeal to readers seeking a lighthearted contemporary romance with relatable characters.
3/5

First I would like to thank Xpresso Book Tours for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This is the newest Shy Girls book and I love meeting new characters this world.

The story is about Jamie, tomboy soccer star, and Milo, clumsy nerd and Jamie's best friend's twin, who are thrown together when Jamie's aunt convinces Milo to tutor her so she doesn't lose her scholarship. Its a story about perception and getting to know someone who you thought you knew most of your life.

What I liked:
- Soccer, as a former soccer player myself I LOVE that Jamie can always rely on soccer to help her get her head straight. Also, the fact that she can beat up the boys as well is just great
- Milo, he is a sweet quiet guy who low key had all of the best traits for a great first boyfriend. He loves to read, play board games and take care of his cat...those are all positives for me
- Best friends, Jamie's best friend is Kai (Milo's twin brother) and I loved how they were friends with ZERO romantic feelings between them. It is hard to find those types of relationships in romance books these days and this book did such a great job.
- Alfie, as a resident crazy cat lady I was OBSESSED that Milo had a cat and bonus that he named him Alfie (swoon)
- Aunt Maddy, I am close with some of my aunts and its so nice to see a close niece/aunt relationship, bonus points for Maddy refusing to deal with Jamie's teenage antics
- Previous characters, one of my favorite things about series is getting to revisit old characters and seeing who they are in through the eyes of new characters. There are a few scattered throughout this book and that was a fun surprise.

Overall this is a sweet young adult romance, it was kind of hard to stomach how Jamie and Kai treated Milo at the beginning and Jamie's reaction to Kai dating but it fit within the high school setting and narrative.

If you like sweet young adult books and are looking for a best friend's brother sports romance, I think this would fit the bill and maybe you can check out the other Shy Girls books after!

Adorable book
YA novel - but def for adults also (because I really liked it)!!!!
I loved how well this book was written and how you felt for the characters, awesome read.
This is part of a series but also can be read as a stand-alone story
Here we have Jamie, Kai (who is Jamie's best friend and bother of the frienemies), and Milo.
Told from Jamie’s point of view.
Jamie is shy and can talk to the guys (tomboy) but when it comes to being friends with girls thats a whole different story she just freezes up.
This is not only a great story of Jamie and Milo's interest in each other but also shows how these 2 characters have grown and changed for the better because of each other in their lives.
It all starts off with Jamie having a problem in school with her grades and her aunt (who she lives with and don't worry you will get the backstory on all that in this book) turns to Milo for help. At first, Jamie is sooo upset about this but the more they hang out things start changing between the two and boy do a few things along get in the way of her and Kia's relationship.
There is a ton of drama but it's not too bad but a great read for the adventure that they all go through. Ups and downs and also sooo many sweet moments that make you smile.
It was refreshing to have a soft romance where there were not and spicy scenes, just kissing. (so def YA friendly).
There was sooo much more in this book than just their relationship, tons of real-life issues that were brought up and handled well.
Must read book!!!

I was able to read this book as an ARC and am super thankful for that. Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley. The review above is my own, honest and voluntary.

Oh this was a good, and enjoyable wholesome sweet young adult secret forbidden best friend's brother enemies to friends to lovers romance read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry, they are very cute together. Recommend to people looking for a good and sweet: High school love + Best friend brother + Sport Romance + Rom-Com + Secret Relationship.

-High school love
-Best friend brother
-Sport Romance
-Rom-Com
-Secret Relationship

Jamie and Milo

Milo is the uncoordinated/ a nerd and Kai seem to hate his brother for being smart. He agree to help Jamie because he need to pass physical education and Jamie is really good at sport
Jamie a tomboy one of the boys and Doesn’t really have girls that are friends desperately need one because she having feeling a boy won’t understand. She also a soccer player and failing classes and needed help from Milo her best friend twin brother. She would be kick out of the soccer and school. and she would make fun of Milo when Kai was around which I didn't like that at all.
I like how this two character came together, Jamie balancing her friendship with Kia he interested in girls which Jamie seem kind of betrayed because they tell each other everything, her secret relationship with Milo, and balancing school.

When I first picked up this book I thought it would be a cheesy romance book and I love a good cheesy romance book but it was really hard to get into at first. I'm not the biggest fan of the "not like other girls" trope and it honestly started out very strongly like that, although it kind of got better by the end. I also didn't really like a lot of the characters at the beginning but found them more tolerable near the end.

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

Jamie has always been one of the guys, and would rather spend time on the soccer field, or at the skate park, then studying. Unfortunately she is at her prestigious private school on scholarship, and her aunt can't afford to pay the fees. When her grades slip, and she's benched from the soccer team, Jamie knows she needs to focus, and not spend all of her time with her best friend, Kai. So when Kai's bookish twin brother, Milo, offers to help Jamie study, in return for sports training, she'd be a fool to say no, right?

This was a little of an impulse request on NetGalley, and one which was an alright read. I didn't really like Jamie all that much at first, and thought the plot line was contrived too, but once we hit the half way mark or so, it was a lot better. Milo and Jamie's relationship started rocky, but was really sweet by the end. Kai was a bit of a dick, and he wasn't the best friend to Jamie when she needed someone, but again, he turned out alright in the end. This was a decent book, 3 stars, but not that memorable.

Jamie and Milo were so cute together. He was the sweetest. I felt for Jamie. She had a lot going on trying to balance work, school, friendships, and new feelings for a boy she isn't supposed to like.

There was a lot going on in this story between Jamie balancing her friendship with Kia, her new relationship with Milo, and dealing with the girls at school. There was a bit of a mystery with Jamie's mom and who her father was, which was unique.

While I did really enjoy the book, there were a few times throughout the story when I found Jamie to be disrespectful and annoying. She said "Yeah, whatever" a few times to her Aunt and Coach. Maybe it's the mom in me, but that would not fly in my house.

Overall a really cute and sweet ya romance.

This was a good book. I loved the characters and the story line was very touchy and heartwarming. I would definitely recommend this book.