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The Rules of Persuasion
1) Take things slow (her rule)
2) Make it believable (his rule)
After tragedy hit her family, Meg Matthews officially crossed the line from “good girl” to “bad girl.” Motorcycle? Check. Graffiti? Check. The only thing Meg hadn’t planned on was blackmail. Too bad now a certain infuriating boy holds Meg’s future in his hands…
When Luke Prescott—star pitcher and town golden boy—catches Meg vandalizing the school, she’s given two choices: face the consequences or enter into a fake relationship with him to get his parents and his ex off his back.
But as Meg and Luke grow closer, they both realize they’ve been keeping secrets from each other. Their fake relationship might be doomed from the start—if they can’t learn to open up to the one person they never thought they’d trust.
2) Make it believable (his rule)
After tragedy hit her family, Meg Matthews officially crossed the line from “good girl” to “bad girl.” Motorcycle? Check. Graffiti? Check. The only thing Meg hadn’t planned on was blackmail. Too bad now a certain infuriating boy holds Meg’s future in his hands…
When Luke Prescott—star pitcher and town golden boy—catches Meg vandalizing the school, she’s given two choices: face the consequences or enter into a fake relationship with him to get his parents and his ex off his back.
But as Meg and Luke grow closer, they both realize they’ve been keeping secrets from each other. Their fake relationship might be doomed from the start—if they can’t learn to open up to the one person they never thought they’d trust.
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First published August 14, 2017
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August 14, 2017
ARC received from Netgalley for a fair review
The Story-The Rules of Persuasion was 95% predictable, but 100% full of angsty cuteness. Honestly, if you have read any YA contemporary where a boy or girl get’s someone to be their fake boyfriend or girlfriend then you have read this book. The only the thing that is different is the circumstances surrounding the initiation of fake relationship. This review may contain what is considered spoilers, but honestly I think everything I write in here should be entirely expected....so I'm not going to mark it all spoiler. Let’s review this trope recipe:
-someone needs a favor/blackmails
-they actually run in different circles/don’t like each other
-they write down all the rules
-the rules doesn’t stop them for getting a dose of the feels
-shit is going to hit the fan right
Well, you get the idea....
The Characters-
Meg-Somehow this girl was supposed to be a girl that wasn’t like other girls. But let’s face it, she was just your average girl, minus her family issues, not some crazy special snowflake. The downside is, that she is sort of a forgettable character. I just finished hours of reading about her and this is what I know:
-she likes to wear high heeled boots that click clack, preferably in black.
-she has two friends, but she only really hangs out with them in school…except to get ready for a date..
-she’s not really into anything in particular…….like really, what are her interests? Sure she watches black and white movies…on rainy days…she likes the beach because of her sister…she graffiti’s because of her sister…in fact she wears black because of her sister… She wants to be a counselor, why? Because she got good counseling…after what happened to her sister. Don’t get me wrong, that’s great and all. But who is this chick? I don’t know, I hardly remember her.
Luke-What can I really say? This is a contemporary YA novel. Let’s hit every cliché thing that accurately describes Luke:
-he’s rich, but wants nothing to do with his family
-he’s good looking
-he’s good at sports too
-he’s also smart – party because he has to study hard for his family
-he has an ex gf who’s a heinous bitch.
-You know what else? He’s got dimples & smirks a lot. That’s right. He was smirking within 2% of the book. I almost decided to keep count of all the times his smirkiness was mentioned….but it got old really fast. Let’s be completely real, if someone smirked at you that much you would be sort of weirded out right?
The Connection-Despite the book being cute, it wasn’t entirely relatable. I understand the need for these kids to act out in their own way but there were a few things that just plain bothered me. The biggest part was how the rich kid was somehow supposed to feel bad for being rich. Like I’m sorry that you had to move from a house where you had a walk in closet at one point. Also, not everyone has parents that allow them to commandeer their old motorcycles… there is something that really irks me when a character bashes another one about being rich, like somehow that makes them a bad person. You know what that makes them? Rich. It shouldn’t be used as a way to make the poorer character seem like a better person.
I’m sorry for all the lists in this review. It was sort of unavoidable to do while pointing out everything. Now if you’ve never read a fake bf/gf book before, it could all be fresh for you and you might like it. Unfortunately, this book didn’t have enough spin to it to make me actually like it that much.
The Story-The Rules of Persuasion was 95% predictable, but 100% full of angsty cuteness. Honestly, if you have read any YA contemporary where a boy or girl get’s someone to be their fake boyfriend or girlfriend then you have read this book. The only the thing that is different is the circumstances surrounding the initiation of fake relationship. This review may contain what is considered spoilers, but honestly I think everything I write in here should be entirely expected....so I'm not going to mark it all spoiler. Let’s review this trope recipe:
-someone needs a favor/blackmails
-they actually run in different circles/don’t like each other
-they write down all the rules
-the rules doesn’t stop them for getting a dose of the feels
-shit is going to hit the fan right
Well, you get the idea....
The Characters-
Meg-Somehow this girl was supposed to be a girl that wasn’t like other girls. But let’s face it, she was just your average girl, minus her family issues, not some crazy special snowflake. The downside is, that she is sort of a forgettable character. I just finished hours of reading about her and this is what I know:
-she likes to wear high heeled boots that click clack, preferably in black.
-she has two friends, but she only really hangs out with them in school…except to get ready for a date..
-she’s not really into anything in particular…….like really, what are her interests? Sure she watches black and white movies…on rainy days…she likes the beach because of her sister…she graffiti’s because of her sister…in fact she wears black because of her sister… She wants to be a counselor, why? Because she got good counseling…after what happened to her sister. Don’t get me wrong, that’s great and all. But who is this chick? I don’t know, I hardly remember her.
Luke-What can I really say? This is a contemporary YA novel. Let’s hit every cliché thing that accurately describes Luke:
-he’s rich, but wants nothing to do with his family
-he’s good looking
-he’s good at sports too
-he’s also smart – party because he has to study hard for his family
-he has an ex gf who’s a heinous bitch.
-You know what else? He’s got dimples & smirks a lot. That’s right. He was smirking within 2% of the book. I almost decided to keep count of all the times his smirkiness was mentioned….but it got old really fast. Let’s be completely real, if someone smirked at you that much you would be sort of weirded out right?
The Connection-Despite the book being cute, it wasn’t entirely relatable. I understand the need for these kids to act out in their own way but there were a few things that just plain bothered me. The biggest part was how the rich kid was somehow supposed to feel bad for being rich. Like I’m sorry that you had to move from a house where you had a walk in closet at one point. Also, not everyone has parents that allow them to commandeer their old motorcycles… there is something that really irks me when a character bashes another one about being rich, like somehow that makes them a bad person. You know what that makes them? Rich. It shouldn’t be used as a way to make the poorer character seem like a better person.
I’m sorry for all the lists in this review. It was sort of unavoidable to do while pointing out everything. Now if you’ve never read a fake bf/gf book before, it could all be fresh for you and you might like it. Unfortunately, this book didn’t have enough spin to it to make me actually like it that much.
March 21, 2018
Seriously, what is it with me and fake boyfriend/girlfriend trope? I can’t seem to get enough☺️ This was so cute!
October 13, 2017
Cute Crush read. You can't go wrong with this line.
August 17, 2017
For me this was a quick distracting read. I really, really loved the writing style it was very addictive? in a way I would say and this is one of the main reasons why I kept reading this book.
I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it either, it left me somewhere in-between. There are definitely some parts that could have been improved or written differently, but over all I did enjoy it.
THINGS I LIKED:
-The writing style
-The cover
-The relationship between Meg and Luke
-The lack of sexualisation? not sure if it is the right word I am looking for, but in other words I appreciated the fact that there was no sexuality in this book it was just pure progressing romance between 2 teenagers that involved more than just thinking about making out ect. Hope this is more clear and makes sense now :)
-Meg's motorcycle
-Meg's complex personality
-Luke's personality
-The short chapters
-The characters development
THINGS I DID NOT LIKE
-The too fast paced romance thing unfolding between Meg and Luke
-At the beginning the immaturity of Meg and Luke, but that has changed by the end of the book as there were improvements in their characters
-The time lapses it confused me a bit it felt like suddenly losing consciousness and waking up not knowing what is going on and what I have missed out
-I definitely wanted to see more of Jaclyn - Luke's ex she was probably the most interesting character in terms of messed up ones, so I would absolutely have loved to see of her more
Overall I gave it a solid 3 stars, if you are looking for a light contemporary book that is well written and will distract you from your daily tasks I totally recommend you this one and I am sure you would enjoy it!
I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it either, it left me somewhere in-between. There are definitely some parts that could have been improved or written differently, but over all I did enjoy it.
THINGS I LIKED:
-The writing style
-The cover
-The relationship between Meg and Luke
-The lack of sexualisation? not sure if it is the right word I am looking for, but in other words I appreciated the fact that there was no sexuality in this book it was just pure progressing romance between 2 teenagers that involved more than just thinking about making out ect. Hope this is more clear and makes sense now :)
-Meg's motorcycle
-Meg's complex personality
-Luke's personality
-The short chapters
-The characters development
THINGS I DID NOT LIKE
-The too fast paced romance thing unfolding between Meg and Luke
-At the beginning the immaturity of Meg and Luke, but that has changed by the end of the book as there were improvements in their characters
-The time lapses it confused me a bit it felt like suddenly losing consciousness and waking up not knowing what is going on and what I have missed out
-I definitely wanted to see more of Jaclyn - Luke's ex she was probably the most interesting character in terms of messed up ones, so I would absolutely have loved to see of her more
Overall I gave it a solid 3 stars, if you are looking for a light contemporary book that is well written and will distract you from your daily tasks I totally recommend you this one and I am sure you would enjoy it!
August 24, 2017
Rating: 3.5 Stars
So much to love in this fake relationship turned true love story.
Five Things I Loved About The Rules of Persuasion:
1. I have read many books where a fauxmance turns into a romance, but I still love it. I really adored seeing Luke and Meg's relationship evolve and change. In an effort to make their relationship look "real", they began spending time together, but eventually, they began seeking solace in each other. It was all sorts of awww-sweet for me.
2. The sibling connections were so lovely. Luke and his older brother, Gabe, had a united front in trying to escape their parents overreaching control, while each thing Meg shared with us about her sister just made my heart explode. I swear, I was moved to tears.
3. There was a lot of great banter between Meg and Luke. It was initially sparring, but grew to be friendly teasing and flirting. I absolutely enjoyed the fun and sassy stuff, but I probably equally adored when they bared their souls to each other.
4. These two really grew to support each other. The more time they spent with each other, the more they shared their personal woes. They were both dealing with a lot of family drama and emotional pain. I was so happy once they had each other to lean on and run to when they need comfort.
5. And the pièce de résistance - the grand gesture! I love when there is that big gesture, that is meant to win the other person over by showing them the depth and breath of your affection. This one was pretty major, and did double duty by tying up some loose ends too.
Forever my favorite grand gesture ❤️
Overall: So much to love in this fake relationship turned true love story.
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So much to love in this fake relationship turned true love story.
Five Things I Loved About The Rules of Persuasion:
1. I have read many books where a fauxmance turns into a romance, but I still love it. I really adored seeing Luke and Meg's relationship evolve and change. In an effort to make their relationship look "real", they began spending time together, but eventually, they began seeking solace in each other. It was all sorts of awww-sweet for me.
2. The sibling connections were so lovely. Luke and his older brother, Gabe, had a united front in trying to escape their parents overreaching control, while each thing Meg shared with us about her sister just made my heart explode. I swear, I was moved to tears.
3. There was a lot of great banter between Meg and Luke. It was initially sparring, but grew to be friendly teasing and flirting. I absolutely enjoyed the fun and sassy stuff, but I probably equally adored when they bared their souls to each other.
4. These two really grew to support each other. The more time they spent with each other, the more they shared their personal woes. They were both dealing with a lot of family drama and emotional pain. I was so happy once they had each other to lean on and run to when they need comfort.
5. And the pièce de résistance - the grand gesture! I love when there is that big gesture, that is meant to win the other person over by showing them the depth and breath of your affection. This one was pretty major, and did double duty by tying up some loose ends too.
Forever my favorite grand gesture ❤️
Overall: So much to love in this fake relationship turned true love story.
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November 21, 2017
**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: https://bookbriefs.net**
The Rules of Persuasion is a young adult contemporary romance from Amity Hope. It follows one of my favorite tropes...the fake relationship trope. But this one starts out with a little blackmail, which is always fun. The Rules of Persuasion was a cute read that I really enjoyed.
Meg and Luke are the main characters of The Rules of Persuasion, and I have to say they were really interesting. Together and separately. First off, let me say that I really loved both of them. I think they are awesome people, but darn it if I didn't not disagree with Meg once or twice. What I did like about the two of them was how strong of personalities they both had. Meg has no problem putting Luke in his place when he tries to steamroll her and get his way. Instead of the bad boy, meg was the bad girl. But it worked out. Meg and Luke balanced each other out. They were each so good for the other one. I also loved that The Rules of Persuasion was told in dual narrative between Luke and Meg. That is by far my favorite narration style for a book like this one.
This might sound weird, but my favorite thing about this story was the little notebook of rules that Meg and Luke would keep. I loved seeing what funny new things they would come up with. It summed up the story perfectly. It was so unexpectedly cute and fun. I really enjoyed it. I have to say it was a little predictable, but as I have explained before that doesn't bother me at all. In fact, I kind of like it. The Rules of Persuasion was a great summer time read for me. I would highly recommend it to fans of contemporary romances who like bets and fake romance story lines. This one was a hit for me.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
The Rules of Persuasion is a young adult contemporary romance from Amity Hope. It follows one of my favorite tropes...the fake relationship trope. But this one starts out with a little blackmail, which is always fun. The Rules of Persuasion was a cute read that I really enjoyed.
Meg and Luke are the main characters of The Rules of Persuasion, and I have to say they were really interesting. Together and separately. First off, let me say that I really loved both of them. I think they are awesome people, but darn it if I didn't not disagree with Meg once or twice. What I did like about the two of them was how strong of personalities they both had. Meg has no problem putting Luke in his place when he tries to steamroll her and get his way. Instead of the bad boy, meg was the bad girl. But it worked out. Meg and Luke balanced each other out. They were each so good for the other one. I also loved that The Rules of Persuasion was told in dual narrative between Luke and Meg. That is by far my favorite narration style for a book like this one.
This might sound weird, but my favorite thing about this story was the little notebook of rules that Meg and Luke would keep. I loved seeing what funny new things they would come up with. It summed up the story perfectly. It was so unexpectedly cute and fun. I really enjoyed it. I have to say it was a little predictable, but as I have explained before that doesn't bother me at all. In fact, I kind of like it. The Rules of Persuasion was a great summer time read for me. I would highly recommend it to fans of contemporary romances who like bets and fake romance story lines. This one was a hit for me.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
July 23, 2017
Rating: 2/5
I received this E-ARC via NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
If I had not read To All the Boys I Loved Before by Jenny Han in the last few months, I would have probably given this a 3 star instead. But the plot line comes off almost the entirely same story, but not as well written. Some of the characterization of the characters is problematic and there's no real development of the characters - things just sort of happen to them. And their story progresses. But it didn't feel natural, I didn't really care if Meg and Luke stayed together or not. I had no real investment of any of the characters. Even though the story idea was similar to Han's book, I still would have enjoyed it more had there been development in the characters and I felt some sort of attachment to the characters and the story that was going on. Instead it was just an easy book that I read because I had things going on in my personal life I wanted to ignore.
I received this E-ARC via NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
If I had not read To All the Boys I Loved Before by Jenny Han in the last few months, I would have probably given this a 3 star instead. But the plot line comes off almost the entirely same story, but not as well written. Some of the characterization of the characters is problematic and there's no real development of the characters - things just sort of happen to them. And their story progresses. But it didn't feel natural, I didn't really care if Meg and Luke stayed together or not. I had no real investment of any of the characters. Even though the story idea was similar to Han's book, I still would have enjoyed it more had there been development in the characters and I felt some sort of attachment to the characters and the story that was going on. Instead it was just an easy book that I read because I had things going on in my personal life I wanted to ignore.
August 5, 2017
I've been dying to read The Rules of Persuasion ever since I first heard about it! Late-night graffiti sessions, a fauxmance, and flirty baseball lessons? It sounded like the exact recipe for a perfect romance read! Luckily, The Rules of Persuasion was everything I hoped it would be and much, much more.
Meg Matthews knows she shouldn't have been tagging her high school that fateful night. It was risky and slightly careless, but she couldn't resist giving her sister such a public tribute. At first, it was going well - no one sees her - and then Luke Prescott showed up. Luke Prescott -"the spoiled rich kid" as Meg refers to him as - is the from one of the richest families in their small town. Arrogant and used to getting what he wants, Luke is someone who Meg has always managed to avoid...but that's not the case anymore. Offering her an ultimatum - either he turns her in or she pretends to be his fake girlfriend - Meg is left with no choice other than to be Luke's girlfriend. Now with a set of "Rules of Persuasion," Meg and Luke set out to fool everyone....but is there a tingle of real behind those explosive kisses?
Fauxmances are nothing new in YA literature, but I still love them just the same. They leave so much room open for potential romance, squabbling, and whole lot of awkward yet funny moments. What makes it even better in the case of The Rules of Persuasion is that Amity Hope does such a fantastic job of of developing Meg and Luke's fake romance turned real. It's chaotic and slightly messy. It has increasing and well placed tingles of real romance. More importantly, it opened up so much funny banter as well as hilarious disagreements - really the two things I live for in romantic comedy type reads.
When Meg and Luke are first introduced it's hard to imagine they'll ever find common ground.
Meg is determined, mostly fearless, and always quick to speak the truth. Her situation with her family was heartbreaking yet incredibly realistic. I particularly liked how while Amity offered up some hard topics with that she still managed to give the perfect ratio of the tough topics as well as the light.
At first glance, Luke seems like the stereotypical golden boy; however, there's a lot more to him than meets the eye. I loved how dedicated he was to giving back to the community, especially kids at risk, as well as the fact that he strived to be better than his father, even if it meant risking an easier future. Making Luke even better was how charming he was. Sure, he could be a grad-A jerk sometimes, but the moments where he truly left his charmer come out, I was full force swooning! I loved the way he was with Meg, especially towards the end.
Basically, if you love books about fake relationships containing very real kisses, late night graffiti sessions, and charming banter, The Rules of Persuasion is for you! But word of warning: you'll be swooning all the way through!
Grade: A+
Meg Matthews knows she shouldn't have been tagging her high school that fateful night. It was risky and slightly careless, but she couldn't resist giving her sister such a public tribute. At first, it was going well - no one sees her - and then Luke Prescott showed up. Luke Prescott -"the spoiled rich kid" as Meg refers to him as - is the from one of the richest families in their small town. Arrogant and used to getting what he wants, Luke is someone who Meg has always managed to avoid...but that's not the case anymore. Offering her an ultimatum - either he turns her in or she pretends to be his fake girlfriend - Meg is left with no choice other than to be Luke's girlfriend. Now with a set of "Rules of Persuasion," Meg and Luke set out to fool everyone....but is there a tingle of real behind those explosive kisses?
Fauxmances are nothing new in YA literature, but I still love them just the same. They leave so much room open for potential romance, squabbling, and whole lot of awkward yet funny moments. What makes it even better in the case of The Rules of Persuasion is that Amity Hope does such a fantastic job of of developing Meg and Luke's fake romance turned real. It's chaotic and slightly messy. It has increasing and well placed tingles of real romance. More importantly, it opened up so much funny banter as well as hilarious disagreements - really the two things I live for in romantic comedy type reads.
When Meg and Luke are first introduced it's hard to imagine they'll ever find common ground.
Meg is determined, mostly fearless, and always quick to speak the truth. Her situation with her family was heartbreaking yet incredibly realistic. I particularly liked how while Amity offered up some hard topics with that she still managed to give the perfect ratio of the tough topics as well as the light.
At first glance, Luke seems like the stereotypical golden boy; however, there's a lot more to him than meets the eye. I loved how dedicated he was to giving back to the community, especially kids at risk, as well as the fact that he strived to be better than his father, even if it meant risking an easier future. Making Luke even better was how charming he was. Sure, he could be a grad-A jerk sometimes, but the moments where he truly left his charmer come out, I was full force swooning! I loved the way he was with Meg, especially towards the end.
Basically, if you love books about fake relationships containing very real kisses, late night graffiti sessions, and charming banter, The Rules of Persuasion is for you! But word of warning: you'll be swooning all the way through!
Grade: A+
August 9, 2017
I can say, without any regrets, that I love well written YA book. Even at my age of 38. I love, love, love relishing in first encounters and new love. I cannot get enough of that warm fuzzy, euphoric feeling that YA/first love romances bring. THE RULES OF PERSUASION brought on that feeling and so much more.
And another thing I never tire of is the whole “fake relationship” plot. At least the ones I have read have been fun and unique in their own ways. And this author did a wonderful job making this story her own; giving it a different take all while adding a great entertaining value than the ones I have read before. I mean, who doesn’t enjoy being black mailed into a relationship? Am I right?
THE RULES OF PERSUASION had me guessing most of the time as to how it would end. There is just no way that Meg could get away scot free. Actions have consequences. And someone would have to pay the price. But it’s not that I wanted her in trouble. I loved this gal and hated to see her get in trouble and possibly have her future ruined.
I also enjoyed her relationship with Luke and just his character in whole. He may be a tad spoiled and used to getting his way, but Meg quickly puts him in his place. Well, as much as she can, since he seems to have the upper hand with the whole blackmail thingy. But they are just too cute for their own good. Will they recognize this cuteness before it is too late?
Fun, fresh and absolutely adorable…THE RULES OF PERSUASION is sure hit and a must read!! So far, I have loved everything I have read by this author and I look forward to many more by her. She has a knack for romance and knows how to spark that interest from the start. 5 Stars!
And another thing I never tire of is the whole “fake relationship” plot. At least the ones I have read have been fun and unique in their own ways. And this author did a wonderful job making this story her own; giving it a different take all while adding a great entertaining value than the ones I have read before. I mean, who doesn’t enjoy being black mailed into a relationship? Am I right?
THE RULES OF PERSUASION had me guessing most of the time as to how it would end. There is just no way that Meg could get away scot free. Actions have consequences. And someone would have to pay the price. But it’s not that I wanted her in trouble. I loved this gal and hated to see her get in trouble and possibly have her future ruined.
I also enjoyed her relationship with Luke and just his character in whole. He may be a tad spoiled and used to getting his way, but Meg quickly puts him in his place. Well, as much as she can, since he seems to have the upper hand with the whole blackmail thingy. But they are just too cute for their own good. Will they recognize this cuteness before it is too late?
Fun, fresh and absolutely adorable…THE RULES OF PERSUASION is sure hit and a must read!! So far, I have loved everything I have read by this author and I look forward to many more by her. She has a knack for romance and knows how to spark that interest from the start. 5 Stars!
July 22, 2017
The Rules of Persuasion follows town golden boy Luke Prescott, after he catches resident bad girl Meg Matthews post-graffiti job. Luke agreed to keep Meg's secret in exchange for her to agree to start fake dating him to get his parents and ex-girlfriend off his back. Romance, drama, and adorably angsty moments ensure. Rules of Persuasion is an addicting and entertaining read.
Things I Liked
The fake dating trope is always a win for me. Yes, it's predictable, but it's always a lot of fun too!
There was lots of snark and humor, which made this a super quick and easy read.
The family drama that both Luke and Meg were dealing with was handled really well, and added a bit more depth to this romance story.
Things I Didn't Like
The passage of time was really quick. We didn't get to see a lot of their beginnings, because it would jump a few days, or a week, at a time.
The side characters all seemed to be pretty interchangeable, no one was really well define, except Joclyn, Luke's ex.
There were hints of "not like other girls" at the end of the story that were kind of annoying for me. I think I'm just over that phrase in general.
The Rules of Persuasion is a super quick, super entertaining read. Filled with flirting, snarky characters, and mild angsty teens it's a great beachy read for summer.
I received a copy of the book from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
Things I Liked
The fake dating trope is always a win for me. Yes, it's predictable, but it's always a lot of fun too!
There was lots of snark and humor, which made this a super quick and easy read.
The family drama that both Luke and Meg were dealing with was handled really well, and added a bit more depth to this romance story.
Things I Didn't Like
The passage of time was really quick. We didn't get to see a lot of their beginnings, because it would jump a few days, or a week, at a time.
The side characters all seemed to be pretty interchangeable, no one was really well define, except Joclyn, Luke's ex.
There were hints of "not like other girls" at the end of the story that were kind of annoying for me. I think I'm just over that phrase in general.
The Rules of Persuasion is a super quick, super entertaining read. Filled with flirting, snarky characters, and mild angsty teens it's a great beachy read for summer.
I received a copy of the book from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
August 2, 2017
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ARC of The Rules of Persuasion provided through NetGalley for an honest review.
With Luke, I had a feeling right away that he wasn't going to be what Meg thought he was. He seemed to be perfect, but when it came to his family life, I felt almost as bad for him as I did Meg. Luke was a sweetheart though, even if he was making jackhole decisions, like blackmailing her. He had a few moments in the book where he needed to be put in his place and I was so relieved that he realized that as well. In the long run, he really was a great guy.
Meg and Luke's whole dynamic had me hooked from the second they bumped into each other, literally. The whole thing was like an exciting game of cat and mouse, where the cat already had the mouse by the tail. With the added drama of parents and a crazy ex-girlfriend, it was insane not to love this book. The chemistry and sparks practically flew off of each page, along with a lot of snarky banter and quick witted comments, those are always the best. Five stars to you, Amity Hope!
ARC of The Rules of Persuasion provided through NetGalley for an honest review.
I LOVED The Rules of Persuasion! This story never had a dull moment which made it impossible to put down.
First, you have Meg, who is dealing with a serious family tragedy and tries to cope by driving around town on her motorcycle, spray painting graffiti. Even though her doing all this was the result of something so sad, I still totally dug her bad chick vibe. Underneath her tough exterior though is someone who is really sweet, funny, caring, and hurt. I felt so bad for her and wished I could jump in the book and give her a hug. I do want to say this though, the girl that is supposed to represent her on the cover is all WRONG! The cover chick should be wearing some bike leathers and some boots.
With Luke, I had a feeling right away that he wasn't going to be what Meg thought he was. He seemed to be perfect, but when it came to his family life, I felt almost as bad for him as I did Meg. Luke was a sweetheart though, even if he was making jackhole decisions, like blackmailing her. He had a few moments in the book where he needed to be put in his place and I was so relieved that he realized that as well. In the long run, he really was a great guy.
Meg and Luke's whole dynamic had me hooked from the second they bumped into each other, literally. The whole thing was like an exciting game of cat and mouse, where the cat already had the mouse by the tail. With the added drama of parents and a crazy ex-girlfriend, it was insane not to love this book. The chemistry and sparks practically flew off of each page, along with a lot of snarky banter and quick witted comments, those are always the best. Five stars to you, Amity Hope!
August 15, 2017
Rules of Persuasion by Amity Hope utilises one of my absolute favourite romance genre tropes - the fake relationship! I absolutely love these stories. When the chemistry starts a-flowin' and the lines or "rules" start getting blurred and confused, they often end up like some sort of competition as to which character can carry on pretending they're pretending the longest! Think of some of the best ROM-COMs like The Proposal, The Wedding Date, Pretty Woman, Green Card - they all use this same theme.
I also especially love it when they're combined with a healthy dose of opposites attract, as is the case here.
The set-up: After Luke Prescott catches Meg Matthews graffitiing school property, he sees the perfect opportunity to solve two of his most pressing problems present itself in one pretty, red-headed package - he needs a fake girlfriend, and Meg will do nicely. For Meg, this proposition isn't exactly well-received, but what choice does she have? And so, a deal is struck - she'll pretend to be Luke's girlfriend for reasons unknown, and he won't tell the school who the town's mysterious graffiti vandal is.
I really enjoyed Luke and Meg, and Rules of Persuasion is narrated by both of them equally. As the fakery begins and their real relationship underneath the ruse progresses, we start to see who both of them really are, instead of the misconceived opinions they both start out with. For Meg, she kinda gives off bad-girl vibes with the black clothes and the motorcycle, and she's sure Luke is nothing but a spoiled little rich kid. There's much more to both of them, of course, and watching them discover this was highly entertaining and very sweet.
I've got to say as well - I absolutely loved the little green notebook where they'd write their rules for one another! I'd grin each time they whipped it out to add or amend something. So cute!
Rules of Persuasion would be perfect for fans of sweet YA Contemporary Romance, opposites attracts storylines, and romances based on some sort of deal, bet, or, as in this case, outright blackmail, that turn into more!
I'm giving Rules of Persuasion 4 stars ★★★★
An Advance Reader Copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
I also especially love it when they're combined with a healthy dose of opposites attract, as is the case here.
The set-up: After Luke Prescott catches Meg Matthews graffitiing school property, he sees the perfect opportunity to solve two of his most pressing problems present itself in one pretty, red-headed package - he needs a fake girlfriend, and Meg will do nicely. For Meg, this proposition isn't exactly well-received, but what choice does she have? And so, a deal is struck - she'll pretend to be Luke's girlfriend for reasons unknown, and he won't tell the school who the town's mysterious graffiti vandal is.
I really enjoyed Luke and Meg, and Rules of Persuasion is narrated by both of them equally. As the fakery begins and their real relationship underneath the ruse progresses, we start to see who both of them really are, instead of the misconceived opinions they both start out with. For Meg, she kinda gives off bad-girl vibes with the black clothes and the motorcycle, and she's sure Luke is nothing but a spoiled little rich kid. There's much more to both of them, of course, and watching them discover this was highly entertaining and very sweet.
I've got to say as well - I absolutely loved the little green notebook where they'd write their rules for one another! I'd grin each time they whipped it out to add or amend something. So cute!
Rules of Persuasion would be perfect for fans of sweet YA Contemporary Romance, opposites attracts storylines, and romances based on some sort of deal, bet, or, as in this case, outright blackmail, that turn into more!
I'm giving Rules of Persuasion 4 stars ★★★★
An Advance Reader Copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
February 23, 2020
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
This book was one of the first I read from Entangled Teen, and it helped me to fall in love with all of the books they publish, as they are just perfect YA contemporary reads. The Rules of Persuasion follow Meg, who has become a 'bad girl' who loves going around town and vandalising different things, to leave her name on something, and cope with the tragedy her family have faced. When the 'good guy' of the school Luke, catch her in the act, she decides that rather than face the consequences of her actions, which would be extreme, she would rather blackmail Luke into pretending to be her boyfriend, which actually helps him to some extent. Luke's parents have been on his back recently about school, his broken relationship with his ex, and life in general, and being with Meg could grant him a reprieve. They set up some ground rules while in the fake relationship, but the longer they are pretending, the less acting it is, and they find in one another a kindred spirit who understands them, and cares for them like no one has before.
The romance in this book was so swoony! Fake relationships is one of my favourite tropes, and it was executed so well in this story. To start off with, it seems like Luke and Meg are polar opposites, and to the outside, they are, but whenever they're together, we see they're more alike that you might think, and really get one another. The chemistry between them is apparent from very early on, and you could really see them falling for each other as the plot progressed. Obviously, we have a bit of angst in the book - would it be a YA contemporary if there wasn't any? - but it was done well, and all in all, this was a dead enjoyable book.
This book was one of the first I read from Entangled Teen, and it helped me to fall in love with all of the books they publish, as they are just perfect YA contemporary reads. The Rules of Persuasion follow Meg, who has become a 'bad girl' who loves going around town and vandalising different things, to leave her name on something, and cope with the tragedy her family have faced. When the 'good guy' of the school Luke, catch her in the act, she decides that rather than face the consequences of her actions, which would be extreme, she would rather blackmail Luke into pretending to be her boyfriend, which actually helps him to some extent. Luke's parents have been on his back recently about school, his broken relationship with his ex, and life in general, and being with Meg could grant him a reprieve. They set up some ground rules while in the fake relationship, but the longer they are pretending, the less acting it is, and they find in one another a kindred spirit who understands them, and cares for them like no one has before.
The romance in this book was so swoony! Fake relationships is one of my favourite tropes, and it was executed so well in this story. To start off with, it seems like Luke and Meg are polar opposites, and to the outside, they are, but whenever they're together, we see they're more alike that you might think, and really get one another. The chemistry between them is apparent from very early on, and you could really see them falling for each other as the plot progressed. Obviously, we have a bit of angst in the book - would it be a YA contemporary if there wasn't any? - but it was done well, and all in all, this was a dead enjoyable book.
July 24, 2017
Please note: I received a copy of THE RULES OF PERSUASION from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the Publisher and author.
I LOVED IT! Five stars and here is why:
First off, the sweet and sassy banter between Meg and Luke kept the book's pacing at a rapid rate. I read pages and pages without even reaching over to grab my cup to sip my coffee! Enemies to lovers or a faux-romance is a story I absolutely enjoy because there is so much an author can do with it and Amity Hope rocked it!
I loved how THE RULES OF PERSUASION wasn't just a romance, however, because both Meg and Luke experienced some serious family drama that is very relatable today. Meg's family life balanced precariously on a cliff - having to survive the death of a loved one is difficult at best, and the author showed how survivor guilt can wreak havoc for those left behind. The pressures of helicoptering parents and Luke's dreams of playing ball when his parents have mapped out his life for the next twenty years to follow in his father's legal footsteps is heart-wrenching and very realistic. I work with teens and the pressure to succeed is so very real. and what's worse, is that the pressure comes from parents, who are supposed to provide that unconditional love and support. Ms. Hope did a great job with peppering teenage angst with just the right amount of snarky humor to keep me engaged to the very end.
Meg and Luke's relationship - both fake and then, real - boy, do the sparks fly! While they're dealing with a lot of issues that hit them full force, they find solace in their fake relationship, which turns into a great friendship, and eventually, a true romance. And that makes for a great book. Highly recommend.
I LOVED IT! Five stars and here is why:
First off, the sweet and sassy banter between Meg and Luke kept the book's pacing at a rapid rate. I read pages and pages without even reaching over to grab my cup to sip my coffee! Enemies to lovers or a faux-romance is a story I absolutely enjoy because there is so much an author can do with it and Amity Hope rocked it!
I loved how THE RULES OF PERSUASION wasn't just a romance, however, because both Meg and Luke experienced some serious family drama that is very relatable today. Meg's family life balanced precariously on a cliff - having to survive the death of a loved one is difficult at best, and the author showed how survivor guilt can wreak havoc for those left behind. The pressures of helicoptering parents and Luke's dreams of playing ball when his parents have mapped out his life for the next twenty years to follow in his father's legal footsteps is heart-wrenching and very realistic. I work with teens and the pressure to succeed is so very real. and what's worse, is that the pressure comes from parents, who are supposed to provide that unconditional love and support. Ms. Hope did a great job with peppering teenage angst with just the right amount of snarky humor to keep me engaged to the very end.
Meg and Luke's relationship - both fake and then, real - boy, do the sparks fly! While they're dealing with a lot of issues that hit them full force, they find solace in their fake relationship, which turns into a great friendship, and eventually, a true romance. And that makes for a great book. Highly recommend.
July 18, 2020
3.5 stars
I read this when I was in a reading slump & still cannot move on from one of my favourite read. It's cute, it has my fav trope and it's a fast read. I have no complaints!
August 15, 2017
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review,
GUYS I really loved this book! Meg and Luke are such couple goals they are so awesome. I really do love books from Entangled they have such awesome variety of contemporary romances they never fail to disappoint.
Luke the golden boy and star pitcher has everything or so it would seem, in reality he has a father who tells him what to do. Luke finds it hard to tell his father he has no desire in joining the business but he wants to be a pitcher instead. I really enjoyed him finally standing up to his father. Also he is super hot, do you want to be my boyfriend instead????
Meg is a ferocious girl, she has been through a lot. Her relationship with her parents is quite fragile, ever since the demise of her sister (who I absolutely adored), their family have never been the same really. She uses graffiti as her escape, she finds peace through it. I am sure Sydney would be proud of you Nutmeg.
This is dual pov which is a always a pleasure to read since you have the chance to get inside of the characters head and really know them inside and out. This was a relatively fast pace where you just could not stop for one moment to pause on the story. I read this in one sitting and it is what I believe got me out of my reading induce coma, I can't thank Chapter Blog tours enough.
I can't praise this book enough, it is more deserving than 5 stars!
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GUYS I really loved this book! Meg and Luke are such couple goals they are so awesome. I really do love books from Entangled they have such awesome variety of contemporary romances they never fail to disappoint.
Luke the golden boy and star pitcher has everything or so it would seem, in reality he has a father who tells him what to do. Luke finds it hard to tell his father he has no desire in joining the business but he wants to be a pitcher instead. I really enjoyed him finally standing up to his father. Also he is super hot, do you want to be my boyfriend instead????
Meg is a ferocious girl, she has been through a lot. Her relationship with her parents is quite fragile, ever since the demise of her sister (who I absolutely adored), their family have never been the same really. She uses graffiti as her escape, she finds peace through it. I am sure Sydney would be proud of you Nutmeg.
This is dual pov which is a always a pleasure to read since you have the chance to get inside of the characters head and really know them inside and out. This was a relatively fast pace where you just could not stop for one moment to pause on the story. I read this in one sitting and it is what I believe got me out of my reading induce coma, I can't thank Chapter Blog tours enough.
I can't praise this book enough, it is more deserving than 5 stars!
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August 29, 2017
*I was voluntarily provided a complimentary review copy by the publisher.
A sweet story with an overdone, cliché storyline.
Great for a beach read.
A sweet story with an overdone, cliché storyline.
Great for a beach read.
January 30, 2018
I felt like I have read this book already, except the reason for the relationship is different. It wasn't any different from the countless pretend relationship, YA contemporaries populating the literary shelves.
The secondary characters were props; their presence added zilch to the story. Yes, they listened to Meg complain about kissing the guy she now likes but that was about it. I didn’t connect with any of the friends and I kept forgetting their names. What good are they for except listening to Meg talk about boys and getting dressed up for her hot date?
Meg was the cliché rebellious chick – rides motorcycle, check; wears black, check; has one main reason for behaving the way she does, check; gets into trouble for no good reason, like at all, check; is portrayed as sexy, check; has colored hair, check; is feisty, check, check and check; need I go on? She was quite forgettable though.
Luke, cliché hot guy – rich, sexy, athletic, good at schoolwork, wants nothing to do with his family’s money, wants to forge his own path in life, is whiny about having money yet uses it (clothes, food etc, car, fucking hypocrite, go live under a bridge if you want NOTHING to do with it).
Rich does not equate to high-class in terms of behavior. The guy’s parents were rude and had a lack of basic manners. Is this how the author really wanted to portray them? As caring only about appearances instead of the well-being/happiness of their kids.
The plot was fun, but the execution was lacking. The only kind of romance I can stomach is young love, reading and being taken along on the journey of two humans falling in love, especially those who had no intentions of doing so.
I think this book’s best audience would be for the novice readers to the pretend relationship category; however, to those who have read countless of this type, steer clear.
Digital copy received from publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
The secondary characters were props; their presence added zilch to the story. Yes, they listened to Meg complain about kissing the guy she now likes but that was about it. I didn’t connect with any of the friends and I kept forgetting their names. What good are they for except listening to Meg talk about boys and getting dressed up for her hot date?
Meg was the cliché rebellious chick – rides motorcycle, check; wears black, check; has one main reason for behaving the way she does, check; gets into trouble for no good reason, like at all, check; is portrayed as sexy, check; has colored hair, check; is feisty, check, check and check; need I go on? She was quite forgettable though.
Luke, cliché hot guy – rich, sexy, athletic, good at schoolwork, wants nothing to do with his family’s money, wants to forge his own path in life, is whiny about having money yet uses it (clothes, food etc, car, fucking hypocrite, go live under a bridge if you want NOTHING to do with it).
Rich does not equate to high-class in terms of behavior. The guy’s parents were rude and had a lack of basic manners. Is this how the author really wanted to portray them? As caring only about appearances instead of the well-being/happiness of their kids.
The plot was fun, but the execution was lacking. The only kind of romance I can stomach is young love, reading and being taken along on the journey of two humans falling in love, especially those who had no intentions of doing so.
I think this book’s best audience would be for the novice readers to the pretend relationship category; however, to those who have read countless of this type, steer clear.
Digital copy received from publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
July 30, 2017
I think I'm learning that I might be a sucker for the fake dating tropes that are in some of the contemporaries I've been reading. Especially when there's chemistry between the two and just the right amount of angst. Because let's face it, no romance is ever completely perfect.
I'd like to thank Netgalley, Entangled Teen, and Chapter by Chapter book tours for giving me the opportunity to read this amazing read. As with every Entangled Teen read I've read, I'm going to have to get a physical copy of this one.
It'd be amazing if Amity Hope wrote a sequel to this one exploring more of Meg's and Luke's relationship! I want to know how they're doing after high school and how Meg's parents end up. I want to know if they all get more closure with Sydney and I want to know how Gabe's life goes. I'd even be content with exploring Julia as long as I get to hear about Meg and Luke.
Meg's character was pretty guarded throughout the book. I had hoped she'd open up when Luke had but she had not. However, I do believe she finally opened up at the perfect time. I wasn't too thrilled with Jaclyn trying to ruin their lives but I understand why the story needed that twist. It tied up what would happen with the vandalism.
I'd like to thank Netgalley, Entangled Teen, and Chapter by Chapter book tours for giving me the opportunity to read this amazing read. As with every Entangled Teen read I've read, I'm going to have to get a physical copy of this one.
It'd be amazing if Amity Hope wrote a sequel to this one exploring more of Meg's and Luke's relationship! I want to know how they're doing after high school and how Meg's parents end up. I want to know if they all get more closure with Sydney and I want to know how Gabe's life goes. I'd even be content with exploring Julia as long as I get to hear about Meg and Luke.
Meg's character was pretty guarded throughout the book. I had hoped she'd open up when Luke had but she had not. However, I do believe she finally opened up at the perfect time. I wasn't too thrilled with Jaclyn trying to ruin their lives but I understand why the story needed that twist. It tied up what would happen with the vandalism.
July 20, 2017
I received an advance reader copy from Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
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This book, as much as I was rooting for it, did not ‘wow’ me as much as I wanted it to. Don’t get me wrong, it was still a pretty good book, but I did have a few issues with it. Before I talk about those, I do want to give it some praise. The Rules of Persuasion is an adorable story following badass biker chick Meg and trust fund future lawyer Luke. I loved the diversity in their characters. I don’t think it is something we see often. Meg was badass without being too reckless and disinterested, and Luke was entitled with good self awareness. I thought the author completely hit the perfect middle when coming up with these characters... (Continue Reading on my Blog)
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This book, as much as I was rooting for it, did not ‘wow’ me as much as I wanted it to. Don’t get me wrong, it was still a pretty good book, but I did have a few issues with it. Before I talk about those, I do want to give it some praise. The Rules of Persuasion is an adorable story following badass biker chick Meg and trust fund future lawyer Luke. I loved the diversity in their characters. I don’t think it is something we see often. Meg was badass without being too reckless and disinterested, and Luke was entitled with good self awareness. I thought the author completely hit the perfect middle when coming up with these characters... (Continue Reading on my Blog)
July 28, 2017
4 persuading stars
Meg and Luke were never on each others radar, until one night he catches her doing something bad and realizes he can use that to get her to be his fake girlfriend, easy right? With some rules set what could possible go wrong.
I felt for Meg and Luke. Both were dealing with major stuff, both completely different problems, but nonetheless they needed someone. I felt they were good together and I loved his caring side, always wanting to do nice things for her.
My only complaint is, I wish we had more development with the characters, meaning, I felt we didn't get as much time with them, when it jumps days or even a month, I just wish there was more.
over all a good story.
*An arc was provided by netgalley and the publisher for an honest review*
Meg and Luke were never on each others radar, until one night he catches her doing something bad and realizes he can use that to get her to be his fake girlfriend, easy right? With some rules set what could possible go wrong.
I felt for Meg and Luke. Both were dealing with major stuff, both completely different problems, but nonetheless they needed someone. I felt they were good together and I loved his caring side, always wanting to do nice things for her.
My only complaint is, I wish we had more development with the characters, meaning, I felt we didn't get as much time with them, when it jumps days or even a month, I just wish there was more.
over all a good story.
*An arc was provided by netgalley and the publisher for an honest review*
August 7, 2017
I love fake dating books.
Meg is a feisty rebel, but unfortunately for her, she has just been caught getting up to mischief. Meg has her reasons, but she is not big on sharing.
Luke needs to get his ex-girlfriend off his back. After catching Meg damaging school property, he decides she is the perfect girl to help him with his problem. He blackmails her into being his fake girlfriend.
This story has been written a million times before, but I really enjoyed this version. Luke may be popular, and good looking, but Meg isn't even slightly interested. She sees him as a spoilt rich boy. I like the way this book comes together. They are two people with a difficult family life who just need a friend to lean on. Hopefully, it will lead to more ;)
4.5 stars out of 5.
*I received an ARC in exchange for a fair review*
Meg is a feisty rebel, but unfortunately for her, she has just been caught getting up to mischief. Meg has her reasons, but she is not big on sharing.
Luke needs to get his ex-girlfriend off his back. After catching Meg damaging school property, he decides she is the perfect girl to help him with his problem. He blackmails her into being his fake girlfriend.
This story has been written a million times before, but I really enjoyed this version. Luke may be popular, and good looking, but Meg isn't even slightly interested. She sees him as a spoilt rich boy. I like the way this book comes together. They are two people with a difficult family life who just need a friend to lean on. Hopefully, it will lead to more ;)
4.5 stars out of 5.
*I received an ARC in exchange for a fair review*
July 19, 2017
I received a digital copy of this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest and voluntary review
Rating: 2,5 stars
The Rules of Persuasion was a cute and typical YA contemporary. It was a fun read, but nothing special. The characters were likable enough, despite lacking some depth and the plot was very predictable yet still enjoyable.
Rating: 2,5 stars
The Rules of Persuasion was a cute and typical YA contemporary. It was a fun read, but nothing special. The characters were likable enough, despite lacking some depth and the plot was very predictable yet still enjoyable.
August 4, 2017
Cute, fun read! I really liked how these two really got each other. There were a lot of serious issues going on in the book, but they found refuge in each other. Wonderfully written.
I recieve an advanced reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
I recieve an advanced reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
January 29, 2019
This book is perfection.
I am so happy I found this book.
Sweet and caring male MC √
Smart female MC √
Good and healthy friendship potrayal √
Pretend lover trope √
This book made me cry, made me smile.
The writing is page turner
I am so happy found this book
*hug this book*
I am so happy I found this book.
Sweet and caring male MC √
Smart female MC √
Good and healthy friendship potrayal √
Pretend lover trope √
This book made me cry, made me smile.
The writing is page turner
I am so happy found this book
*hug this book*
August 4, 2025
it was ok! not enough plot
August 14, 2017
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~Alison
~Alison
August 31, 2017
The Rules of Persuasion by Amity Hope is a sweet, fun, and delightful YA contemporary romance. I love this genre, even though I am far from a YA. There is something so innocent about first loves. Luke blackmails Meg into being his pretend girlfriend to get his ex off his back. I found this book to be a quick read, and recommend it to all YA romance readers, young and old.
This review is based on the ARC provided by the author and/or the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
This review is based on the ARC provided by the author and/or the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
October 29, 2017
I hate writing 3 stars reviews!
August 17, 2017
***I received an ARC from Netgalley in Exchange for an Honest Review***
I gave this book 4 stars. I flew through this book so quickly, mostly because it wasn't very long to begin with, but also because it was a very character driven book. What I love about contemporary novels is that the books are always about the people, so if you don't like the people, you won't like the book. I'm happy to say that I loved the main characters in this book, meaning I really enjoyed this book.
I’m stupid and I missed the publication date so I didn’t even start reading this book until the release date. I suppose better late than never, but I do like to have read my ARCs before they are released. I guess a couple days late isn’t too bad.
I could have definitely used this book a few months ago when I was on a contemporary kick. This is exactly the sort of book I felt like reading. No worries though, because I still read it pretty quickly this time.
This book covered some serious topics while still managing not to be too heavy. These teens with their awful backstories managed to have fun together and find the freedom in being a teenager.
What I thought was so cool was that Meg rode a motorcycle. I love motorcycles and I think one day I might want to get my motorcycle license, so I loved seeing a female protagonist with a motorcycle. I don't think I've seen a book where the female protagonist has had a motorcycle which is sad considering they are so cool. That little fact was what won me over onto Meg's side from the very beginning, she wasn't afraid to be a bit different, she wanted to do something she enjoyed despite all the terrible things going on in her life.
You know what trope I'm getting tired of? The mean girl ex girlfriend of the love interest who wants the guy back for her own sinister reasons. I have a hard time believing that there are this many people who know they're being shady but do it anyway. I'm tired of waiting for catfights to break out every time there is a character like this in the book. I guess I can live with it, and it hardly ruined the book for me, but I'm just growing a bit tired of the same static antagonistic character.
Overall, if you love contemporary novels this is definitely something you should read. I wouldn't really recommend this book to someone who doesn't really like contemporary, you probably wouldn't like it.
I gave this book 4 stars. I flew through this book so quickly, mostly because it wasn't very long to begin with, but also because it was a very character driven book. What I love about contemporary novels is that the books are always about the people, so if you don't like the people, you won't like the book. I'm happy to say that I loved the main characters in this book, meaning I really enjoyed this book.
I’m stupid and I missed the publication date so I didn’t even start reading this book until the release date. I suppose better late than never, but I do like to have read my ARCs before they are released. I guess a couple days late isn’t too bad.
I could have definitely used this book a few months ago when I was on a contemporary kick. This is exactly the sort of book I felt like reading. No worries though, because I still read it pretty quickly this time.
This book covered some serious topics while still managing not to be too heavy. These teens with their awful backstories managed to have fun together and find the freedom in being a teenager.
What I thought was so cool was that Meg rode a motorcycle. I love motorcycles and I think one day I might want to get my motorcycle license, so I loved seeing a female protagonist with a motorcycle. I don't think I've seen a book where the female protagonist has had a motorcycle which is sad considering they are so cool. That little fact was what won me over onto Meg's side from the very beginning, she wasn't afraid to be a bit different, she wanted to do something she enjoyed despite all the terrible things going on in her life.
You know what trope I'm getting tired of? The mean girl ex girlfriend of the love interest who wants the guy back for her own sinister reasons. I have a hard time believing that there are this many people who know they're being shady but do it anyway. I'm tired of waiting for catfights to break out every time there is a character like this in the book. I guess I can live with it, and it hardly ruined the book for me, but I'm just growing a bit tired of the same static antagonistic character.
Overall, if you love contemporary novels this is definitely something you should read. I wouldn't really recommend this book to someone who doesn't really like contemporary, you probably wouldn't like it.
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