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laurawoods13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Infidelity
simpleexplorations's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Infidelity
talknerdybookblog's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Representation: Heroine with Social Anxiety
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions
• No cheating
• No OW drama
• Does have OM drama
• Does have the Heroine and Hero pushing each other away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Infidelity
• Unhealthy parental relationships
Ending:HFN
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions
• No cheating
• No OW drama
• Does have OM drama
• Does have the Heroine and Hero pushing each other away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Infidelity
• Unhealthy parental relationships
Ending:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Infidelity
irisheyz77's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
**I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.**
Ten Rules for Faking It was a cute, quick read that I wanted to love more than I did. It starts of great and I was really invested and loved the friendship between Everly and Stacey. In some ways this book reminded me of a grown up version of 10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston when Everly starts to go on random dates as the radio station she works for takes an on-air faux pas and turns it into a PR stunt. What fell flat for me was the main romance of the book - which is a slow burn without much spark. I just didn't feel the tension and chemistry between Everly and Chris that was supposed to be there. Both seemed to pine for the other from the start and when your whole romantic subplot hinges on two people having a basic conversation then it falls a little flat. Everly's parents were also in the book way too much and were a bit over the top but I loved the other side characters - Stacey, Rob, and Chris's brothers - and hope that there are some companion stores coming that involve them.
Ten Rules for Faking It was a cute, quick read that I wanted to love more than I did. It starts of great and I was really invested and loved the friendship between Everly and Stacey. In some ways this book reminded me of a grown up version of 10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston when Everly starts to go on random dates as the radio station she works for takes an on-air faux pas and turns it into a PR stunt. What fell flat for me was the main romance of the book - which is a slow burn without much spark. I just didn't feel the tension and chemistry between Everly and Chris that was supposed to be there. Both seemed to pine for the other from the start and when your whole romantic subplot hinges on two people having a basic conversation then it falls a little flat. Everly's parents were also in the book way too much and were a bit over the top but I loved the other side characters - Stacey, Rob, and Chris's brothers - and hope that there are some companion stores coming that involve them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Infidelity
lklitup's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
1.0
Bottom line up front: I didn’t buy it.
Everly Dean is a newly 30 year old radio producer whose failed love life + list of 10 rules carry her into a new production segment. Chris Jansen is Everly’s boss at a small-but-successful radio station.
Everly also happens to have anxiety of such severity that she frequently self harms (digging her nails or her keys into her palms so tightly that they leave imprints) yet thinks making lists and stepping outside her comfort zone are more tangible coping mechanisms than therapy (which she could absolutely financially afford). Chris also happens to creepily hero-worship and lust after Everly despite barely speaking to her for the 10 or so months prior to Everly’s 30th birthday.
This book is a slow, slow, slo o o o ow burn. The bright spots were when Everly interacted with her BFF/coworker Stacey (whose unwavering friendship should be the stuff of legends); when Everly’s parents provided some comic relief (despite being extremely problematic themselves); and when Noah visited. The last 15% of this book almost made me give up, though, especially given Everly’s overblown, disproportionate reaction to Chris’ past.
I’ll end where I started: I just didn’t buy it.
Everly Dean is a newly 30 year old radio producer whose failed love life + list of 10 rules carry her into a new production segment. Chris Jansen is Everly’s boss at a small-but-successful radio station.
Everly also happens to have anxiety of such severity that she frequently self harms (digging her nails or her keys into her palms so tightly that they leave imprints) yet thinks making lists and stepping outside her comfort zone are more tangible coping mechanisms than therapy (which she could absolutely financially afford). Chris also happens to creepily hero-worship and lust after Everly despite barely speaking to her for the 10 or so months prior to Everly’s 30th birthday.
This book is a slow, slow, slo o o o ow burn. The bright spots were when Everly interacted with her BFF/coworker Stacey (whose unwavering friendship should be the stuff of legends); when Everly’s parents provided some comic relief (despite being extremely problematic themselves); and when Noah visited. The last 15% of this book almost made me give up, though, especially given Everly’s overblown, disproportionate reaction to Chris’ past.
I’ll end where I started: I just didn’t buy it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Infidelity and Self harm
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