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The Fake Out by Stephanie Archer
4.75
emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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: No

The story of Hazel and Rory has been memorable to me. The fake dating and the guy falls first tropes have matched well with the funny banters and competitiveness of the main characters. Oh, let's not forget the sizzling spice. 🌶

I also appreciated how they journeyed toward becoming their best selves for themselves and for their partners. Body positivity has also been a highlight in this book. I admired how this emphasized becoming the right space to land on for people who struggle navigating self-love.