A review by kassielovestoread
Faking with Benefits by Lily Gold

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Sucks to say, but I disliked this book. I think there were too many inconsistencies with Layla's character that grated on me. And I did not like Luke, Josh, and Zack. It was really strange to me how Luke was Layla's former high school teacher (no, it doesn't matter if it was ten years ago, nor does it matter if he didn't remember her. it's still weird to me). And Zack and Josh needed some serious therapy. Love should not totally transform you, it should not automatically cancel out your problematic behavior or your trauma. 

The spice in this book was overwhelming. My mistake for not double checking, but this book is nearly six hundred pages and half of the book is just smut! I know that for some that's probably a gold mine and that's totally understandable. And I'm the type that loves smut in her books, however, it was just too much for me. I for sure knew this book wasn't for me when every spicy scene started right after a really emotional conversation between the guys and Layla. Maybe once or twice is ok, but every single time?! How can anyone wanna get it on after talking about their dead mother, ex-wife, or dead fianceĆ©? 

I wouldn't recommend this book and I won't read anything else by this author. On to the next!