Thanks so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this one in exchange for an honest review!

I loved the Hawaiian setting of this one and the cover is super cute.

Unfortunately, this book was so boring and I just couldn't get into it. I really don't like when characters are lying to other characters and that is the whole premise of this book.

I hope others love this one!

If you’re looking for a fun, silly, and completely unbelievable rom-com to escape reality, look no further. Fast-paced books are usually a hit or miss with me, but luckily, I read this when I needed some escapism, and this book delivered.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Griffin and Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this book!! I couldn’t put it down.
I just loved all the characters. I highly recommend this book.

This one didn't work for me -- I didn't like the characters (especially the supporting cast), the story felt packed a little too full of things and didn't let the central romance breathe, and ultimately it just was not for me.

Libby aspira convertirse en periodista, junto con su amiga Jen tienen una cuenta falsa en donde finge see una chica llamada Lillibeth en donde suben fotos y frases "inspiradoras" para millonarias.

Jefferson trabaja en búsqueda y rescate, además es fotógrafo de vida salvaje, su ex le fue infiel y cuando una heredera de una de las familias más importantes sufre un accidente, es recatada por Jeff y resulta ser fan de de Lillibeth. Como agradecimiento lo invita de vacaciones Libby es convencida por su amiga para que aproveche que es fan y logré cumplir su sueño

No me gustó que los capítulos empezarán con publicaciones de ig y todos esos #.

Que insoportable fue Jean, no entiendo como Libby siguió siendo su amiga debió alejarse de esa sanguijuela.


Falta información, ¿cómo consiguió Jean que el esposo falso aceptara todo el plan y que le prestara su casa? ¿que queria lograr Hildy con la colaboración? ¿Cómo se supone que Libby lograría convertirse en periodista con conocer a Hildy? ¿Cuál era la finalidad de la relación falsa entre Jefferson y Hildy? ¿Cómo es que se volvieron mejores amigos (J y H) en cuestión de días?





Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book offers a delightful blend of humor and romance, making it a fun summer read. The comedic moments are genuinely laugh-out-loud, though the focus on friendships sometimes overshadows the romantic development. The character interactions are enjoyable, and the Hawaiian setting adds a charming backdrop. While it has its flaws, such as occasional miscommunication frustrations and a somewhat rushed character arc, it's still a sweet and entertaining rom-com worth checking out. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

This was so fun! I loved the concept and some moments were so ridiculously funny I just couldn't stop laughing. I did feel as if it took awhile to get all the characters together. And, in ways, the novel seemed to focus more on all the friendships -- which is fantastic -- but I felt like there wasn't enough space on the page for the romance to really bloom.

Overall, I really enjoyed this one but found myself speeding through certain parts.

There were some EPICALLY funny moments, and it's worth it for that. I don't always laugh aloud in romcoms -- but this one showed up!

3.5 stars

I couldn’t get into her character at all. I wanted to. I love the premise of this woman’s journey. I bet the audio version would be incredible!

A chaotic romcom that I feel like you will either love wholly or can completely do without. The writing style appeals to certain individuals. While i enjoyed the characters, parts did get on my nerves. Influencer culture is on my last nerve and maybe that’s why my mindset wasn’t a full 4 stars. There are laughable parts for sure, it’s sweet and with summertime vibes. Just try it.

Book Review

Publication: July 16, 2024

Rating: 2 stars

I’m not sure why I requested this but I guess I was hoping for something different. I ended up putting this one down and moved on to other books.

This felt reminiscent to “50 First Dates”. Unrealistic, trying too hard, ridiculous “funny”.

Also, let’s leave the withholding secrets behind!

If you are a fan of Christina Lauren’s writing then you will love Hate to Fake It To You by Amanda Sellet. This book is a beautiful rom-com that also serves as a love letter to Oahu, Hawaii. While I was slightly disappointed that there was only one semi ‘romance’ scene, the banter between all the characters had me chortling, even in my COVID induced haze. Amanda did a great job at keeping the story moving but the character development for our main gal, Libby, seemingly happened overnight and the reconciliation at the end kind of left me wanting.. but overall, it was a super cute read that definitely makes me want to go back to Oahu and visit the spots mentioned, especially the ones I missed (like Matsumoto shaved ice).

Overall this was a fun summer read. The rom-com definitely leans a lot into the com part, but that doesn’t bother me too much. I enjoyed the banter but wish there would have been more depth to the relationship building.

I got 10% into this book and decided to DNF. The writing style wasn’t for me. It was hard to follow and just confusing to read.

This was a fun Rom-Com book. First for me from this author. It had really funny moments and the goats were so adorable! I'm not a huge fan of miscommunication but understand how this drives the plot of a book. But the excessive miscommunication between these two became so frustrating to me. Even the side character annoyed me at times. The book was well written and had some very good scenes. I’d say this book is “good” not “great.”

This wasn’t a hit for me, but I hate when books get dismissed because of lower ratings, and this story had potential. I loved the concept, but it just didn’t follow through on the type of romantic comedy I expected based on the synopsis. My major critique would be dual pov. I think had the author done this, it would have hit more with the audience. But Single POV books have to be able to carry the story alone, which unfortunately this book just did not.

“Hate to Fake it to You” is a rom-com by Amanda Sellet. Let me start with the positives - this book’s cover is completely and utterly adorable! I loved the goats (goats!!!) and the synopsis sounded very interesting. And, I’ll admit, I’m a huge 1930s screwball comedy movie person so that was another huge attraction. I wish that my expectations had been met. I struggled with caring about this book - and (once again) I really so wanted to. I had difficulty relating to Libby’s friends - they really seemed more like toxic frenemies and their schemes while on paper could have been funny seemed more like someone needed to either a) have a clue-by-four, or b) have someone person-up and be a responsible adult. These are adults - with responsibilities, with jobs, with bills, and yet they’re so over-the-top that it seemed forced (sometimes) and not funny (at other times). While I know this book is a “love letter” to Hawaii (I mean, look at that cover again!), I really felt like it could have been anywhere there were scenic beaches and a decent holiday spot. I’d give a tentative recommendation of this book, but it was not the book for me - and I really wish it had been!

I liked this book, but I thought it could have used more spice. Don't get me wrong there is some spicy kissing, but that's about it. Also, some of the storylines are left open at the end of the book, which could set this up for a series, but it just felt like something was missing.

Libby is a waitress in Hawaii who wants to be a journalist and Jefferson is a part-time wildlife photographer and a rescue person in Wyoming. Their lives become intertwined when a rich heir to a media empire, Hildy, gets lost during a snowstorm. Jackson rescues her and Hildy decides to play up the rescue into a romance. When the media runs with their "romance", Hildy decides to take a vacation to Hawaii to meet one of her Instagram idols, Lillibet. The problem is Lillibet is made up, Libby is one part of Lillibet with Jean (her roommate).

This book is rife with the miscommunication trope and pretending to be someone you're not. The thing is the writing isn't bad, but the plot has way too much going on. It's really hard to tell what anyone's motivation is. I wish that this was more focused on Jefferson and Libby, the background was distracting. Like is Mr. L really a pyscho? Is Hildy's Uncle that big of a misogynist? It's just too many plot points that honestly felt unresolved.

This was just an okay book in my opinion, I think that the author is a good writer I just really didn't love the story.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

This was a great book. I connected with the characters. I felt engrossed with the plot. I would read another book by this author.

The cover is what first captured my attention so I was looking forward to diving into it. With that being said it just fell short for me. I couldn’t really connect with the characters which made it tough to keep my attention throughout and I was a bit confused on what was going on in certain areas and I am also not a fan of this miscommunication trope, and there is ALOT of that in here. I feel like if you want a super easy laid back summer read, this is a good book but it just wasn’t for me.

This is a 3.5 star rating for me mostly due to the massive amount of miscommunication in this book that felt forced in some spots. I'm never a fan of miscommunication but I do understand how it drives a plot so I let it slide most of the time. Unfortunately, the 1.5 stars I took off this rating was strictly due to the excessive miscommunication. It got to be too much and I was frustrated with all the characters involved.

However, with that said, it is a fun and somewhat comedic book (the goats were amazing). It's lighthearted and was an easy read.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.