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I Hated You First by Rachel John

suza_looza's review against another edition

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3.0

I read this book in a day. It was.. okay? I could basically predict the entire thing from the first two chapters in. It was cute and fluffy. So. It was fun! What else is there to say *shrugs*

hobbiesofstefs's review against another edition

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3.0

Short ANF a quick read

Short ROM com. I did not think k it was going to be an instant love type deal but I was wrong. I just don't understand how you could know a person for years but from the outside then love them a week later.

Okay rant over, good book. Liked the author. Pretty sure I will continue with the series.

charbycarby's review

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

hobbiesofstefs's review

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3.0

Short ANF a quick read

Short ROM com. I did not think k it was going to be an instant love type deal but I was wrong. I just don't understand how you could know a person for years but from the outside then love them a week later.

Okay rant over, good book. Liked the author. Pretty sure I will continue with the series.

its_beautifully_bookish's review against another edition

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3.0

Overall Rating: 3⭐️ 

This book is a PG interesting read, if you are not looking for anything heavy this is the book! Do I wish it was longer? Yes! Do I wish it was deeper? Sometimes! But did I fall in love with these characters? Hell yes I did! Would I read it again? Definitely!

Spice Rating: 1🔥

Ok so when I say PG I mean PG nothing wrong with this but I think I would have liked a sprinkle of spice in here to add a bit of depth to the storyline.

Format: Love this cartoon cover it really draws to the story and I love the blue tones so again a win for me!!

Favourite Quote: “you already know I am bad at scrabble. Now you want me to come up with a four letter word that’s between like and love?”

This scrabble scene has me melting the cute overload in here where the grandparents are seen in a different view and it’s such an adorable moment that could definitely happen IRL and I lived for it.

Genre: Romance

A brothers best friend trope this book follows the classic storyline you can’t wait to read! You knew from the first page who was who in this romance and you were able to follow it through the dual POV as it changed and grew.

lolloreads00's review

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3.0

Rating 2,5⭐️. I hated you first by Rachel John is the first book in the sworn to love you series. It’s a flirty romance with only kissing and a sprinkle of humor. Main trope is brothers best friend.

In my opinion this one is fine. Pretty easy to get thru but it didn’t stand out in any way. I’ve read a few books in the sweet romance genre this month and this one’s probably at the bottom of that list.

I found the family dynamics weird. As an example Lauren’s dad went to his sons best friend and employee (Clay) to make him spy on his daughter. So Clay could report back to him about her love life. That’s creepy. Btw, they all work together and don’t seem to get along. And I don’t get Clays grandparents either.

Lauren and Clay are admittedly my favorite part of the book. They are cute together. But everything else is pretty bland

cosy_coffee_reader's review

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funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

A re read: still 5 stars 🌟 
Love the characters and the build up. One of my faves 😍

kathalicet's review

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

aeriell's review

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lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

aldarakamey's review against another edition

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3.0

Meh. Was it bad? No. Was it good? No. It had some areas that could’ve been exploited but were missed