I am addicted to singer x actor romances but the thing I appreciate most from I'll Pretend You're Mine isn't the romance; it's Summer's emotional journey. As a teen popstar with anxiety and trauma from her parents, Summer really needs a hug and to cut her emotionally abusive parents off. Ultimately, this book is about breaking off toxic relationships and healing, for both Summer and Jules, and how to deal with suffocating media attention. That devastating scene with the paps literally made me cry. Summer is just a kid.
On the other hand, Summer and Jules' fake-dating PR stunt is starting to feel more real than it's supposed to. With Jules' comforting hugs and her friends' unwavering support, Summer now has to deal with *feelings*. Their romance was the cutest thing ever. From walks in the park to showing up to award shows on Jules' arm, Summer finds herself falling from platonic to romantic. I loved their scenes so much. I have so many highlights in my ARC showing just how many lines I loved.
And don't even get me started on the epilogue. I'm so glad these two were endgame. I love it when the epilogue is told through headlines. So cute.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own.