Reviews

Fake It by Lily Seabrooke

mothmans_mum's review

5.0

I love this trans lesbian rep

lea_talisa's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

3.75

lezreadalot's review

4.0

How in the world was I supposed to not fall in love with her? How? How was this friends-with-benefits arrangement simultaneously the most wonderful and the most painful thing to ever happen to me?

SO cute! This was an adorable, sexy, sorta foodie, fake dating romance. Avery is the owner of a new, but struggling luxury restaurant, and Holly is the star of a restaurant renovation/fix it show. With a rival restaurant owner both trying to buy up Avery's place and take over Holly's show, they end up in a fake dating scheme to drum up interest in both Avery's business and the show.

There's always something easy and breezy about the way Seabrooke writes, especially the way she builds relationships. The writing is light, but from the beginning we get such a good foundation and build-up for their romance. There's so much great tension and chemistry between them, and it stretches out just long enough. I LOVE it in romance books when people cook for their love interests, and since both these ladies are chefs...

lesburrata's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

midnightsong22's review

lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

kenzifer_15's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

rachelslacey's review

5.0

I love Lily's writing! Her books just make me so happy. Celebrity romance and fake dating are two of my favorite tropes, and Fake It didn't disappoint. This is also the first book I've read with a trans lead, which I so enjoyed. Overall, a delightful book!

banrions's review

4.0

This was really cute (and hot). I’ve wanted to read this one for a while and I blasted right through it. Both leads were very likeable, and the romance was fun and steamy and sweet all at the same time. It’s my first from this author but it won’t be the last.

dadjumper's review

5.0

God this book is everything. This is the first romance I've seen a trans character in where their transness isn't a plot point. And she's a stuttering bottom. This is the exact dynamic I would write.

The plot itself is a lot of fun too btw

jennabeebs79's review

5.0

Lily Seabrooke has not only crafted a wonderful story, but has crafted such a story with a strong, compassionate, intelligent, and all-around wonderful trans main character. Avery might just be one of my favorite main characters of all time. Here's why: 1. She saw the world around her filled with amazing possibilities. 2. She was brave by not only transitioning into the person she was born to be but was brave enough to step out of her comfort zone and open up a luxury restaurant in her favorite city. 3. She was able to be vulnerable on many occasions throughout the book. 4. She saw the good in people despite their flaws (except Mike Wallace and her nasty ex). 5. She was able to make all of her dreams manifest. 6. She overcame obstacles but didn't let them stop her from being persistent. 7.
She was hot!
The dialogue in this book sets it apart from so many others in this genre. While some authors tend to write stale or boring dialogue, Lily Seabrooke wrote this dialogue in a witty and charming manner. Sometimes it was like watching a tennis match between Avery and Holly as they would volley sass back and forth to one another. This book was just a delight to read. There wasn't any unnecessary drama and angst. Just a great story of two women meeting, then working with one another for a common goal, and falling in love along the way.