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Caught in a Bad Fauxmance
by Elle Gonzalez Rose
emotional
funny
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
A delightful teen rom-com featuring fake dating and family rivalries. It's set in December around the holidays, but doesn't really give off holiday romance vibes (maybe because it's set in Florida?). Definitely felt like more like summer camp to me.
Anyway! Devin and Julian have an adorable romance, and of course they end up falling for each other despite only fake dating and their family history. The side characters are pretty well developed--Devin's family more so than Julian's, though they all have their quirks. There's also this theme of grief in the background, as Devin is still sort of trying to come to terms with his mother's death.
This is overall a fun, entertaining rom-com with a lot of elements that I think would make a great screen adaptation. If you're in the mood for something lighthearted and fun, definitely try this one out!
Anyway! Devin and Julian have an adorable romance, and of course they end up falling for each other despite only fake dating and their family history. The side characters are pretty well developed--Devin's family more so than Julian's, though they all have their quirks. There's also this theme of grief in the background, as Devin is still sort of trying to come to terms with his mother's death.
This is overall a fun, entertaining rom-com with a lot of elements that I think would make a great screen adaptation. If you're in the mood for something lighthearted and fun, definitely try this one out!
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Death, Blood, Vomit