I want to start this off by saying that the cover absolutely drew me into this book. Then I read the description and decided I had to read it as the concept is just amazing and up my alley.

My favorite part of this book is the different magic that is entwined everywhere. It really sets this book apart from most others I’ve read.

For the most part, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There were a few bits where I struggled to retain attention that I believe could have been a bit more fast paced. However, I’m glad I stuck it through.

Highly recommend reading.

Thank you to NetGalley & Amy Boyles for giving me the opportunity to read this. Can’t wait to read future books by this author

4.5 stars
I think I just found a new favorite author! I am adding all of her books to my TBR. This book was delightful! It was such a fun read. We have a witch with no powers fake engaged to a Fae King I mean what else could you ask for! The storytelling was top notch and so enjoyable to read.

The cover looked really inviting and I enjoyed the story a lot. It sets out to be a fun series about seven sisters.
I really loved the story even though I didn't anticipate to. Perhaps because of the title? It gives a really cliché impression.
Because the story isn't really useable in education I cannot recomend it to my students or to be used in lessons.

Thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing!

This book looks to be the first in a series about seven magical sisters, and I can’t wait for the next book to get here! Loved this story about Addison and Feylin, and loved watching the pieces fall in place for this series to continue. Big recommend!

The cover instantly caught my eye—it's absolutely gorgeous and begs to be picked up. The storyline had me hooked from start to finish. I adored Addison's passion for books, which added depth to her character. While I'm usually a fan of slow burns, I felt this book could have benefited from a slightly quicker pace. However, I appreciated the modern-day setting and incorporation of modern technology—it added a refreshing touch. Overall, it was a charming, enjoyable, and cozy slow burn read. I'm eagerly anticipating the release of the next book!

4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars

I enjoyed this book way more than I originally thought. The FMC straight off the bat impressed me by standing up to her ex who dumps her in a restaurant. Chemistry between the MMC and the FMC was great right off the bat, but I will say that it felt like their love story moved rather quickly. Some of the conflict felt predictable -and the resolution felt quick as well. My last critique is that I didn't like how it ended on a cliff-hanger, but that's more because I'm impatient and need to know what happens.

Regardless of the critique I gave above, there was something about the storyline, the characters, the writing that just sucked me in. I had a hard time putting the book down once I started, and I am really excited to read the next book in the series!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for giving me the chance to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Sadly this books wasn’t for me and I didn’t finish it. I did enjoy the writing style the story just wasn’t gripping me enough to continue.

The cover initially drew me in. It so pretty and just makes you want to read it. The story line kept me intrigued throughout the entire book. I love that Addison is a book lover. Even though I love slow burns, I felt like this book needed to be a bit more fast paced for me. I loved that it was set in a modern day setting with modern tech. Really nice touch! This was such a cute, fun, and cozy slow burn read. I can't wait for the next book to come out!

Thank you to Netgalley and Amy Boyles for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
HEA: yes
spice: a couple open-door spicy scenes
TWs: death of a loved one (recounted), violence, murder, black sheep daughter
standalone: book 1 in the Seven Suitors for Seven Witches series
final thoughts: I had a great time reading this book! There were some iffy things happening in this book between the MCs that made it feel like a mildly dark romance but I didn’t mind them.
I liked the banter, the side characters (at least some of them!), and the forced proximity- they added so much to the story and kept me engaged. I loved this take on a fated mates but not really fated mates situation. This was fun, fast paced, angsty, steamy, and opens up to meeting the rest of the sisters and finding out more about them and their new suitors.

read this book if you love

😬 angst
🏝️ forced proximity
💓 slowburn
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 great side characters
💏 fake dating
🤜 rivals-to-lovers
🌍 world building
😳 forbidden lovers (rival species)
🤫 hidden secrets
🔮 supernatural creatures- fae and witches
🪄 magic
💖 paranormal romance
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 found family

I feel very conflicted, the fist 60%-75% of the book was a good time, 4-4.5 star rating territory but the ending was just...
The ending was frustrating and not very believable for me. "Love" is not a free pass and I can't really get behind that.
I decided to split the difference with a 3 star rating but I honestly wouldn't waste my time with this if I had known the way things wrapped up.

How to Fake It with a Fae by Amy Boyles is a whimsical blend of romance and magic. Set in a world where a brooding fae king seeks revenge on a family of witches, the story takes a delightful turn when he finds himself bound to the book-loving Addison Thornrose.
As they navigate a fake relationship, feelings begin to blur the lines, and ancient fae magic complicates matters further.
While the premise is charming and the banter engaging, the execution falls short in character relatability and pacing.
Despite its flaws, it's a cozy read perfect for fans of light-hearted romance with a touch of magic.

This was a fun read with lots of humour and banter.

I enjoyed the opening although it was the exact opening scene of Legally Blonde!

For me, I found it tricky understanding some of the humour - maybe it was because I was a Brit not knowing some references!!

I really like Feylin but struggling to warm to the witches and FMC because she was quite jokey/sarcastic most the time!

Overall this is a fun read!

I was so surprised how much I enjoyed this read. It was a fun fantastical book and the world was very unique and interesting. I especially enjoyed the pacing of this one. There wasn’t a dull moment. The writing had this flow that was really enjoyable. I also found that the main characters banter was a highlight of this book. Overall, very solid! Cannot wait to read more by this author.

Il problema di How to fake It with a fae è stato lo svolgimento. È un romanzo lungo 300 pagine che alterna in prima persona i pov di Addison e occasionalmente quello di Feylin, ma tutti gli eventi salienti si concentrano nella seconda metà. La prima parte è lenta e ripetitiva e non ha suscitato la mia curiosità. Vengono spiegate sempre le stesse situazioni, ripresi gli stessi tratti dei personaggi. Allo stesso tempo non si ha una evoluzione dei personaggi, più che altro si pitrebbe definire scoperta, da parte del lettore.
Passata la prima parte, il romanzo inizia ad ingranare ma ben presto cade nuovamente. Non mi è piaciuto come è stata trattata l'evoluzione del rapporto dei protagonisti. In seguito a eventi di rottura, la situazione poteva essere trattata a mio parere in maniera diversa e non così sbrigativa, veloce, poco esaustiva.

I really enjoyed "How to fake it with a fae". It’s the first book I’ve read by the author and it definitely won’t be the last. It was practically a mix out of everything. It was so much fun, romcom, enemies to lovers (kind of) and even a hint of spice. I loved this story so much that I couldn't put it down. I’ll definitely be reading the rest of this series.

Let's just say I can't wait for book 2. I was looking for a romantic comedy with a little bit of emotion and this book delivered. Not just that it delivered that with a healthy dose of enemies to lovers and a dash of fated bond. The grandma 'walking dead' was a really nice touch.

This book was such a fun read! I loved the main characters and their chemistry was EVERYTHING. I read this romantasy in one sitting, it was this addictive!

100% recommend this book

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How To Fake It With Fae by Amy Boyles - 4/5 ⭐

A cute, romantic, fantasy read! I was sold almost instantly and it did not disappoint. The whole fake relationship trope really opens the story and plot for you.

There was great characters, great story line, world description and the writing was amazing! It was such an easy read but also really easy to get lost on. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it.

Boyles explained and described all the small details so you're not left wondering about anything and she does a fantastic job with the whole thing.

Thank you to NetGalley and LadyBugBooks for allowing me to read this ARC - this is an HONEST review from my own personal opinion.

I am such a pretty book cover judgey person. If I see a cover that I like, I will immediately pick it up even if the storyline doesn’t interest me.

That was SO not the case for How To Fake It With a Fae! Everything from the cover to the storyline was beyond amazing and I cannot wait until the next installment in this brand new witchy series. Ever since reading Juliette Cross’s sister witch series I’ve been searching for another series like it and I think we may have a winner with this one!

Especially with the magic in this book.. they have a bookstore where people can be PUT IN THE BOOK. 🤯😍

Majorly recommend this series!

This was such a fun, intriguing, magical read. The author did a great job of explaining enough about the world, magic, and how the magical society worked without getting too deep into it all. Sometimes authors get too caught up in the details and forget about the story, but this was not the case. I was able to understand how things worked and enjoy the story as I read. There were two points in the story where the character actions felt slightly unbelievable, but there were twists afterwards that explained this. Other than that, the writing was excellent.

The characters were so adorable and funny. Addie, especially, was really spunky. The first time she meets the male main character, Feylin, is when she pukes on his shoes. Talk about a great meet story! Their relationship was really fun to read and watch develop. Feylin really saw Addie for who she is and loved her because of all of it - from her spunk to her pickiness when it comes to food. That's something women dream of, and made me love him even more. I really would love to read more books about these two, and maybe even about Addie's sisters and how their family magic is restored. I hope there are more books!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book to read and review.