Reviews

(I finished this book like a week ago but haven’t had time to sit a write a review whoops )

I am a SUCKER for a fake dating book add hockey romance and a man who’s been obsessed with her forever AND no third act breakup and i’m obsessed.

The character development with Rory learning to love hockey again and learning a good captain plus fixing his relationships with his parents was so sweet.

Hazel’s work with making people comfortable in their own bodies and being inclusive to people of all shapes, sizes and levels of mobility and ability is soooo important and it’s always nice to see representation of things like this in books.

I really enjoyed the relationship between Rory and Hazel. Rory has been obsessed with Hazel for so long and he realizing her feelings for him had me giggling and kicking my feet.

The Fake Out was an amazing read, it’s definitely my new favourite Stephanie Archer read (sorry Behind The Net

foxjessi's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

More love and more hockey :)

I enjoyed the first one more but I still had lots of fun with this one! I get a little frustrated when the FMC denies how they’re feeling for so long but this wasn’t *too* bad. I loved the way they both wanted to protect each other and Rory could be so funny at times! If you’re looking for an easy, fun, spicy escape you’ve come to the right place!

maddy_collier's review against another edition

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5.0

2nd time: SO GOOD can't wait for Hayden and wards books!!

1st time: Very few books make me cry cause of happiness but this one did. It had me giggling, kicking my feet and everything I LOVED IT. is it a new idea, absolutely not but it was done in such a beautiful way and I felt connected with the characters. IT WAS SOOOOOO GOOD

fololo's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

Though I enjoyed reading this book, It felt too cheesy and simple at times.

jilreads_'s review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

I already fell in love with cocky Rory during the first book. The banter between Rory and Hazel is on fire 🔥

Fake dating, he falls first, a pinch of second chance and the spice 💋💋💋

rharrington's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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