Date read: 31st May 2022
My rating: 3.5*
Genre I reckon: fake-date romance
Buy link: Amazon
I'm a little late to this party. It's been all over IG and TT for ages, and my step-daughter recommended it. I finally caved.
It's an enjoyable read.
The two main characters (Olive and Adam) are both very socially awkward. And as they're both academics, this is actually realistic.
They embark on a fake date relationship, which opens them up to exploring what they were each too afraid to do in 'reality'.
The chemistry between the pair is limited, if I'm honest. There is quite a bit of ogling the gorgeous man. It's more of a slow Bunsen burner. I'd say Olive is demisexual.
There is a really good steamy scene which left me wishing for more of those.
There are odd moments when a crescendo has built but there are gaps. e.g. a big presentation is sprung on her, but then we don't see the details leading up to it. It gets mentioned that Olive is scared, and people offer to help. But there are no rehearsal moments, no pulling together of notes. We just suddenly end up at the presentation itself.
There are no massive surprises. We know the trope, which is even repeatedly mentioned in the book. You know what to expect, and there is comfort in that.
The characters are fun to watch as they bumble along their path of lies. The side characters help colour the story with their own input.
An enjoyable, fun read.
A good 3.5*
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