Goodreads Synopsis: Mia and Jake have known each other their whole lives. They’ve endured summer vacations, Sunday brunches, even dentist visits together. Their mothers, who are best friends, are convinced that Mia and Jake would be the perfect couple, even though they can’t stand to be in the same room together. After Mia’s mom turns away yet another cute boy, Mia and Jake decide they’ve have had enough. Together, they hatch a plan to get their moms off their backs. Permanently. All they have to do is pretend to date and then stage the worst breakup of all time—and then they’ll be free.
The only problem is, maybe Jake and Mia don’t hate each other as much as they once thought...
My Review: Another intriguing premise... that unfortunately didn't live up to my expectations. This book was pretty light and fluffy, but mainly revolved around the protagonists' inability to express their feelings for each other. Which would be fine as a sub-conflict, but as the main problem of the entire story, it didn't get me excited. I know plenty of YA books that have explored the complexities of relationships and added fresh takes on tropes, but this one didn't. I also thought the plot line with Jake's brother was pretty unoriginal: girl fixes guy's relationships -> guy gets mad -> we all know how it ends.
Ultimately, this novel is great as a light and fluffy read. I just wish the novel showed some more creativity with its plotline, so I rate it 3 stars.
Ultimately, this novel is great as a light and fluffy read. I just wish the novel showed some more creativity with its plotline, so I rate it 3 stars.
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