Ten Rules for Faking It

Definitely a feel-good, slow-burn romance. The approach to anxiety is realistic as well. Recommended if you need a pick-me-up or something to make ya' smile.

took me too long to finish this but it was good

I felt for Everly quite a lot throughout the book and definitely related to her. I knew exactly what she was feeling because I've definitely had those thoughts and more before. I also liked that she was an adult and she felt like she didn't have everything together. We were able to see her coming more out of her shell as the book carried on and even her helping others with their anxiety! That's a big thing being able to help others because you know how they feel and are able to give advice.

Everly and Chris worked really well together. They were quickly able to understand each other and Chris wasn't dismissive of Everly's anxiety – something I appreciated seeing. Their becoming friends and then obviously ending up at the end were all felt very natural – something to commend Sullivan as authors aren't always able to write natural relationships.

I liked that we were able to experience the dates with her – the bad and the good. And that all of them sort of led back to Chris. Their romance was so cute! I smiled so many times throughout reading because I really enjoyed how kind and sweet Chris was. He wanted Everly to have fun, cared about her a lot – if she would enjoy the dates, how she felt on them etc. I think him caring meant a lot for her and probably made it easier to fall in love with him.

Seeing as it's a trilogy, and each book follows a different brother, we got a chance to see Noah and Wes (book 2 and 3 respectively). I liked that they were close with each other and encouraged each other. They had an easy banter and a good balance between sibling insults and “I'm pushing you because I love you”.

So, I made it to my 80-book goal and I am so happy that this is my last book of the year. Sophie Sullivan you made me laugh out loud and made my sister think I have lost my mind with this read and for that I thank you. Have you ever felt like a book just gets you? Ten Rules for Faking It is a romcom with a great deal of substance along with the expected witty banter and funny situations, and it totally gets me.
What I loved was the banter between all the characters. The inner monologs that had me snorting while in bed reading and for the record, I want my own Stacey. I love the way that Everly tries to break her norms and get past her anxiety to find a better version of herself. Hello Chris awesome job for knowing when to say all the right things and to understand a girl. This book gave me all the feels. I loved the attraction, undeniable chemistry and slow-burn romance between radio producer Everly Dean and her station manager Chris Jansen. I will for sure accept this rose and read anything by Sophie Sullivan hands down. Now go read this book my best friend is already getting a copy.