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Rating: really liked it
whoever chose the cover is a marketing genius because y'all know we've been thirsting on Chase Mattson for a while now.ok so when i first discovered that Nico (H) was the one that was PINING over Demi (h) for years i was like
y e s. that shit is so rare.
and the fact that this has a
fake relationship trope where H's reason is to secretly make the h fall in love with him, while h's reason is to make Alex (OM) jealous because she had zero romantic feelings for the H before this all happened??
y e s.
though, i know a lot of people are hesitant to read new adult books takin place in high school, i still think this was still pretty good so i would still recommend this.
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characters: Demi was your not so typical new adult heroine where she's smart and doesn't date, though, she was also atypical since she wasn't a virgin (surprising right?) and she's part of the popular crowd.
Nico was apparently your typical football player, quiet and kind of a loner man ho. but honestly, his man ho vibes were actually pretty tame compared to other H's i've read so i appreciated that at least.
as for the side characters/friends, i found them soo annoying in the beginning. they were the literal definition of cockblockers and i don't know... they were just too much and too loud for me if that makes sense. mostly in the beginning tho.
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OW/OM drama (SPOILERS): one thing i hated here was that little
voyeur scene in the beginning where h sees H having sex with OW in his hot tub (h & H are neighbors and H lives behind her). i don't really know why this scene was included because it was kinda irrelevant and honestly, compared to the intimate scene between h & H, this whole scene just made it seem like H enjoyed his time with the OW more than with the h since there was only one scene with h and all the other intimate scenes after that were either fade to black or it was only told. i think the main reason for this is how it was written.
i'll give y'all an example of a quote from the h:
"They were so lost in each other they didn't even—or couldn't even—realize how loud they were being. He had Sandra in tunnel vision, a tunnel that leads straight down his shaft. I mean, he was enjoying her just as much, his groans... deep and exhilarated as he chased his release."
i know H was probably thinking about h since he caught her but like-
WHY ?? silver lining to this was that Demi didn't feel angry or hurt and she actually didn't even feel any romantic feelings towards the Nico till they were fake dating. but you know. still. this scene was just ew.
as for OM drama, Demi lost her virginity to Trent aka Nico's best friend. to be fair, i understand his anger and betrayal and im actually pretty glad he knew he was being hypocritical since she literally saw him have sex with someone else AND he also hooked up with her dancing coach soo.
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fake relationship: this was my favorite part of this book since we get to see Nico doing most of the chasing. there were a lot of cute moments because of this and ugh i was all for it.
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one of my guilty pleasures is new adult high school romance since the first romance book i've ever read has this trope so it's kind of sentimental to me and i think that this was a pretty good NA book despite of my dislikes.
anyways, the best thing about this book is the Chase Mattson cover soo.
3.5 stars
Rating: really liked it
'FAKE IT 'TIL YOU BREAK IT:' Is a full length, stand alone, New Adult/Romance novel by Meagan Brandy. Spoken in 'Dual Perspectives.' Demi & Nico.
Being that the author is Meagan Brandy of course I was going to jump on this one!! Going into this I had high expectations, this was one of my most highly anticipated books and coming from a series that I loved from this author I knew that this one wouldn't disappoint. And it didn't!!
This was a slow burn, about half way/ish all the drama, the angst, and all the feels starting cannonballing into me from out of nowhere, and that's exactly what I wanted and needed to happen.
These two were perfect for each other, like this book their romance slow burned but you could feel where the author was going with this, their connection simmered away in the background, and just at the right time it ignited and I LOVED seeing that combustible connection. It's was raw, it was beautiful, it was heartfelt and it was utter perfection.
This book was adorable, from the fake relationship to it slowly evolving into more, from seeing these two characters grow as individuals to a couple was endearing. And that right there cemented me to them. I loved these two, from the ups and downs, from the topsy turvy way of going about dating made for an enjoyable, unputdownable read.
Rating: really liked it
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GAHHHH!!!!!!!! BRAND NEW WORLD. NEW CHARACTERS. I absolutely love this story. The heroine is so fun, the hero is to die for. I fell in love with these two as they fell in love with each other. And in true Meagan fashion, she has some surprises up her sleeve. Get ready for amazing!
Demi and Nico are all of the things. Every single one. Nico seems all broody and stolid, but there is so much more below the surface, so much he is trying to shield. With each chapter, Meagan showed us pieces behind the mask, and I was unable to resist him.
Demi is the sweet girl we love. Very different from her previous heroine, but still able and willing to stand her ground when pushed too far. I lived for those moments when she did.
There is also a whole host of secondary characters I loved. The friendship between the girls and Nico and Trent adds so much depth to the characterization of Nico and Demi as well as the plot.
Additionally, the chemistry between these two is so good. The tension, the flirting, the uncertainty that comes with a fake relationship made me flip threw these pages so fast. I couldn’t get enough of them. With all Meagan Brandy books, though, wait for those surprises because she has them coming and they are GOOOD. So. Good. It ties all the pieces together and makes Nico and Demi’s hard fought HEA so freaking magical.
Meagan Brandy has delivered another cast of characters to love, another swoon-worthy, brooding hero, and another romance to get swept away in. Fake It ‘Til You Break It is sure to be a fave.
BETA read
Rating: really liked it
FIRST TOP READ OF 2020!HEAVEN SENT ME NICO, and I loved every minute.
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Rating: really liked it
Disappointed Waited for this to out and expected so much more. The Hero was the oh so typical hero these days (like seriously l, couldn’t you have gotten a little creative here?) who is in love with our heroine but dates and screws everyone else because, you know “he has his reasons”. Completely unoriginal and boring. Also... For some idiotic reason the author had our heroine screw the H’s best friend (twice) while he was in love with her. This was not necessary to the plot, the book could have went on without this. It was gratuitous, just like the slutty chicks our hero just had to hook up with (insert eye roll here). Here’s a hint to the author, if you can’t write a book without a major plot point being that the main character screws someone else, don’t bother writing. Leave the other people out of it if this is a two person romance. Unless you just don’t have the talent for it!?
Rating: really liked it
This book was so cute.
From time to time I really enjoy high-school romances, they give me all the nostalgic vibes and feels. However, when you move HS Romance to the New Adult category it can be difficult to get it right. Very often you see characters that are larger than life, absurdly rich, controlling the whole school, etc... and while that can be fun, it can get old very quickly too.
So, I was very pleasantly surprised that this wasn't the case with Fake It 'Til You Break It. This was a sort of down to earth story, where you can actually see (or remember lol) teenagers behaving the way they did in the book - refreshing.
Of course, you have the fake relationship that is nothing new under the sun. Guy likes girl, there's a sort of absurd reason for them not to be together, they start a fake relationship that evolves to something real, Yadda yadda. But, the way the story is told is honestly ADORABLE.
The overall conflict was a bit exaggerated, and their parents were over the top (bad parenting much?). But other than that the miscommunication made sense, and I can see 18-year-olds (ish) behaving and talking like they did in the book. I loved all the characters, they were such a fun gang. And the chemistry between Nico and Demi? SWOONY.
Thank you Wildfire Marketing Solutions and Meagan Brandy for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: really liked it
You know that trope where
the guy is secretly pinning for the girl for years and she has no clue? The jealousy, the angst, the feeling of unrequited love, the longing stares, the hurt? The excellence. I'm done for that trope.
"Your worth isn't measured in your accomplishments, Nico, even though you have many to be proud of. It's how hard you love that counts."
『 LIKED: 』❃ I liked the Demi and Nico as individuals and together. In their own way they knew exactly what they wanted. When Demi realised she had feelings for Nico, she never looked back and fought for him. I love it when characters don't shy away from their feelings and confront them head one. Demi is mostly a sweet girl, but when her claws come out she can kickass too!
❃ Nico is the definition of
tough shell, soft core. On the outside it seems like Nico is just another broody & popular athlete, which is not a lie. But he is more than that, how he cares for his mother. How he respects Demi's boundaries and never pushed her for more. My favourite Demi and Nico moments were when Nico would do something for Demi and she's super surprised that he gets it right, cause she never expected him to care, but he always cared and he always saw her.
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Supportive friendships. I think it's so important to have healthy female and male friendships, so books that have this get extra points.
Demi and her girls were so much fun. Krista, Macy and Carley are the type of girlfriends you would love to have in your life. They are up to no good, but have your back no matter what. The other bright friendship was between Nico and Trent. I really loved Trent as a side character. He is such a loyal and patient friend. No matter how hard Nico tries to push him away, he always stays by his side. Honestly the side characters in this book are gems!
『 DIDN'T LIKE: 』❃ I'm getting to that age, where I found most
high school drama pretty exhausting. For the most part of the book the drama wasn't too bad. Then, the secrets were out and I was trying so hard not to roll my eyes sometimes. The conflict kinda felt weird and unnecessary.
❃ There were
some conflicts solved really fast, that it felt rushed. I don't know which solution would have been the better one: leave open questions or solve them but rushed. Both solutions would have been unsatisfied for some readers.
The pros clearly outweighed the cons for me. Overall I really liked it! I'm hoping Meagan will write a book for the rest of the characters.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: really liked it
4 STARSI think... I seriously think that... that I might’ve found them you guys... Mature high school main characters and a fabulous couple that I seriously loved. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but these characters were
amazing. And this book is a living proof that you can write some sensible teenagers, authors. Not all of them have to be stupid airheads and annoying pricks!
But I digress.
These characters were pure gold. I’m head over heels in love with our remarkable heroine Demi ”don’t touch my man” Davenport. This chick is FIERCE, protective, possessive, and freaking kick ass. Man, I loved her so much. I think possessive heroines are so understated in NA romance. I love ladies who stand up for their men and claim them. Nico was such a delicious alpha hero himself, and man did my heart flutter when I found out his little ”secret”. It was SO ROMANTIC!
Demi and Nico were like two peas in a pot, a match in every sense of the word. They were both untamed in so many ways, but also vulnerable, resilient and loving. Their love story was definitely slow burn and I ADORED how the sex came after the friendship. Their scenes were well developed and I cheered them on with everything I had.
Like I said, I just loved these characters. Demi, Nico and their friends. They made such an awesome and supportive group and I felt really good reading this book. There were a few scenes that I didn’t really like and/or found unnecessary, but luckily, they didn’t take much away from my overall enjoyment.
I’ve been unsure about Meagan Brandy, but I’m so happy I took the plunge. This was an awesome friends-to-lovers, fake dating story. I repeat, I LOVE DEMI DAVENPORT & NICO SYKES. My sassy queen and her hot ass king. Highly recommend!
Rating: really liked it
Release Date: February 5, 2020
Actual Rating: 5 stars
Young Adult Romance | Opposites Attract | Fake Relationship EEEPPP! I’ve been
CRAVING a book like FITYBI for so long that I almost gave up in my pursuit because I couldn’t find what I was looking for!! But this book gave me ALL I NEEDED in a romance and truly blew me away! This book is EVERYTHING! From the first few pages I was
obsessed and this obsession grew with each word. Being in this world was like being in heaven and I couldn’t put it down. Meagan Bandy SLAYS the new adult romance genre and it’s very apparent WHY when she writes a book like THIS. Gosh, it’s so good I may even have to go read it a second time just to get these feels all over again!
Fake It Till You Break It is a smorgasbord of tropes (LOL I never thought I would use that word in a review but it’s so FITTING). This book is an
opposites attract romance, a
fake relationship romance, and new adult/young adult
HIGH SCHOOL romance. It’s much tamer than The Brayshaw series but just as swoony! I love how Meagan can write uber sexy novels and sweeter romances- she has the skill to nail them all! This book is also set in a brand-new world that I hope to see more of. I know it’s a standalone, but maybe some day in the future well see some more books? Here’s to hoping!
Anyway, in this one readers will meet Demi and Nico. Demi is the kind of girl who doesn’t care about boys and relationships- she’d rather do good in school. She’s not a nerd per se but she definitely sits closer to that than being a pompom welding girl who prefers socialization over grades. Nico on the other hand is a brooding bad boy. He’s got an ALPHAtude in the beginning of the book, but readers will see a little bit of a softer side as the book progresses. NOT too much though- he still comes off as a bad boy through and through! I loved this! I don’t always want to see heroes change for the heroines and it was nice to see him still stay in the same shell.
Nico and Demi, while totally opposite, decide that they should pretend to be dating. Why? Well, I won’t tell you because it will spoil some of the story, but they DO, and it turns into something neither of them were expecting. Of course, there’s a bit of drama and everything they build during their fake relationship comes tumbling down at their feet. Can they overcome it all? Or are they destined to stay FAKE? You’ll have to read to find out!
Once again, Meagan Brandy writes absolutely PERFECTION. Readers will quickly see why when reading this one and are sure to have a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend it!
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Rating: really liked it
***5 "Only a matter of time!!!" stars*** #IT'S LIVE!!!#
"You don't have to be looking to find the best fucking thing for you.
Sometimes all you have to do is open your eyes and realize it found you first." A strange thing really!!! I'm drawn toward Meagan Brandy's books like a moth to a flame and even though she is burning me down every single time, i just can't seem to stay away and i don't ever want to!!!
There isn't a book of hers that it doesn't draw me into it and swallow me whole...
And i'm loving when something like that is happening...
I love all the drama, the angst and the refreshing touch that she is providing me with through her writing.
And this book wasn't an exception and i had so many expectations of her after the Brayshaw series and she met them all!!!
"Who am I kidding... there is no preparing for a guy like him.
Fake feelings or not." Guys, it's time for you to meet Demi and Nico...
Two wonderful kids with many parental issues that are about to fake date... Or not??? Ugh???
Well, i loved these two very much...
Nico was the broody, silent guy who is making you hot and bother just because he exists and Demy was so carefree and wonderful when the opportunity to be like that was showing up...
These two used to spoke to each other some years ago, after all they are neighbors, but then Nico stopped every interaction with Demy and life just go on...
“He thinks he’s a candy bag and all girls have his kind of sweet tooth, and when you don’t, you’re as worthy as a wallflower.”
"Seems the boy knows you better than you think."
Does he? Now, they are becoming partners at school and even though, Demy is not very happy with this arrangement, she can't do anything for that...
And since that moment, Nico seems to be everywhere around her and he is proposing a strange arrangement that will benefit both of them...
She will win the one that she wants and he is claiming that he has his own reasons...
Will this fake dating will be beneficial after all or it will comfuse things furthermore???
"You're supposed to act like you want me. That is your job."
After a moment I nod, reiterating what he said to me before, "Make people believe this."
He shakes his head, reaching up to tuck a loose piece of my hair behind my ear.
"No?"
"No," he confirms. "Not people... Me. Make me believe it, D."
"When I think of her, I want more.
When I touch her, I hate to stop.
When I look at her, I see mine.
I need her to feel the same." I loved Demy very much... She had her own issues to face, but she was always so nice and easygoing... I loved how she were with her friends... and I liked how devoted she was to dancing...
I also liked how she was when she was with Nico...
Nico had serious problems in his life... And he didn't want to drag Demy or anyone into them...
He just needed his peace, but he is about to lose it... once and for all.
I love how well he was playing this game... I liked how he tricked Demy to participate...
And even though he wasn't admitting it, he had so much things to gain from this arrangement... and that was showing through out the book all the time... Slip of the tongue, i guess!!!
"My little Pixie... An elusive unattainable creature. Can hardly see it. Can't possibly catch it... Could never keep it."
"This is a problem because I no longer want to fake date Nico. I sort of want to keep him." Well, i loved this story and this couple very much...
I loved the intensity and the connection between them...
I loved how beautiful they were fitting together...
I even loved their stubborness and bad decisions...
I loved the feels and the anticipation that i was having through out the reading process...
And I loved their friends very much!!!
"Even if we had to fake it to make it, I was sure of..."
"Even when you had no fuckin’ clue… you were my baby." Oh no!!! Don't you dare to think that i loved everyone in here...
There were persons that i hated with all my guts and that i would love to put some sense inside their shitty heads several times!!!
Bahaha... But that's the beauty of reading!!! To love and to hate so intensely!!!
"I need to distance myself of Nico because...
When he says it's time to break, I just might.
He and I, we're nothing.
Fake as the smile I'll wear today." ***I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC copy of this book.***
Rating: really liked it
Why do I do this to myself? I should've DNF at beginning but I thought maybe it got better... that was a big mistake.
If someone told me a 13 year old had written this book i'd believe them.
Rating: really liked it
„Even when you had no fuckin’ clue… you were my baby.” NO. FREAKING. WORDS. This is exactly the proof why Meagan took New Adult romance world like a hurricane and turned it upside down. Her writing style is flawless. Her stories are unputdownable. Her characters are perfectly imperfect and instantly likeable. FITYBI is absolutely amazing. I was captivated right from the first page and I couldn’t put this book down even for a second. Nico and Demi made me completely obsessed with their story!
This new world Brandy has created instantly sucked me in. I swooned, I laughed, I got pissed and got all hot and bothered. FITYBI has everything perfectly balanced- it has suspense, angst, steam and sweetness. Secrets that have been kept throughout the storyline has me at the edge of the seat, while at the same time I was immensely enjoying Demi and Nico’s relationship development. But Meagan Brandy, completely in her style, was throwing curveballs every now and then and those unexpected twists often left me stunned and speechless. And that made piecing the whole picture so much sweeter!
Nico has my heart. There are no words to describe my love for this guy. He’s stubborn, persistent and a little hot-headed. He’s also guarded and at first he seems aloof, but as we get to know him we see that it’s a mask he wears. With all walls down he’s a caring, sweet and resolute guy. Did I mention that he’s sexy AF and I wanted to climb him like a tree from the very beginning?
Demi is a loveable girl, always nice and dutiful, but she has also inner strenght that shows exactly when it's needed. That girl definitely knows which battles she needs to fight and when to let go. I loved that she was so down-to-earth but also fierce at the same time.
These two were so much more than just a fake relantionship. Their chemistry was electrifying and sexual tension was combustible. I was constantly biting my lip when they were together and every turn in their relationship left me gasping. I adore them separately, but there are no words to express my love for them as a couple!
Fake It ‘Til You Break It is perfect in every way- it has unique storyline, characters to die for, surprising and thrilling plot-twists. It’s delicious, intense and sexy as hell. Meagan Brandy has created another addicting and brilliant story that’s a MUST READ!
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: really liked it
4 stars
When I think of her, I want more.
When I touch her, I hate to stop.
When I look at her, I see mine.
this book really is that bitch™ - high-school romance, fake dating, neighbours, a dash of enemies-to-lovers, pining for YEARS from the hero and some (i'll admit) pretty interesting drama (which still was as preposterous as you'd expect in a hs romance)I'll admit, going into
Fake It 'Til You Break It, I didn't expect to like it all that much, I am often disappointed with high-school romances yet somehow I can't stop myself from reading more and more BUT reading this one had me
The Characters
Nicouuuummmm the model on the cover??
as if there was a chance i wasn't going to like the hero when i imagined him looking like THATNo, really, I loved Nico. He was just my type of sad boi, an asshole to everyone but his significant other and honesty that shit just does it or me. He was far from perfect. This boy was possessive™, deeply untrusting and sometimes acted like you know....a man, but like the stupid things men do, yk, I really have no other way to describe it. Yet, I couldn't help but adore him, his not so good qualities made him even better in my eyes.
Homeboy had been pining for her
for YEARS
Demi
Demi was also an amazing character. I loved how she never did what Nico expected her to, no matter how much of an asshole he was, she stood by her choices, she defended what and who she wanted and never betrayed him. She was really smart and logical, and I agreed with her every time.
I really don't have much else to say, she never stooped low and was an icredibly good character, and I admire her.
The Romancedemi for the first 50% of the romance:
Okay, let's talk fake dating. The way it's usually done is that both charaters are reluctant to do it, but proceed with it because they have something to gain from it. Well, in
Fake It 'Til You Break It it's even better because while Nico is the one to suggest it, it is never fake for him. Back to what I said before, he has wanted her since before freshman year. You could see how real it was for him and it gave me all he feels!! The pining!!!!!!
Now, I'll admit, he does manipulate her a bit to get her into the arrangement BUT it's in the name of love, so I'll just pretend I didn't notice it.
Actually, how Nico and Demi first end up together is by being paired by their chamistry teacher who apparently did this thorough research on each individual student just so that he could pair them into perfect opposites and he has them spend half of the lessons in different locations across the school 'getting to know their partners' and doing ZERO chemistry
I mean, I'd be more likely to accept that if it were psychology or something, but chemistry????? Also whoever that teacher is
Except for the slow and honestly a bit weird beginning, once the fake dating commenced I ate that shit up.
Them being together and slowly sharing more and more and getting closer and them kissing 'to keep up the charade' and then accepting that it's all been real.
There was one essential thing missing here through, namely,
the grovelling.
"You didn't have to break me to win."
Nico acted shitty quite a few times and while, yes, most of the times, you could say that he did what he did because of his issues, it still doesn't excuse his attitude. Yet, somehow, Demi was always the one who ended up apologizing or trying to mend their relationship...
In coclusion, Fake It 'Til You Break It is a great fake-dating romanance with a dash of something more added in. A quick read that made me swoon, definitely recommend it if you're looking for something similar.
Rating: really liked it
LAWWWWWWD! When Meagan Brandy said Fake It 'Til You Break It (FITYBI) was a fake relationship story with a twist she really wasn't kidding. Good Lord was this story amazing. Nico and Demi were #EveryDamnThing and then some! This story had sexual tension in SPADES! And Nico? Ummmm I may secretly love him just as much as Big Man! His swagger, his possessive nature and his chemistry with Demi was fireeeee. They seriously burned up the pages with their connection!
I have been a fan of this author for a while but when I heard she was writing outside of the Brayshaw world I was intrigued. But honestly? This book just legit came out of nowhere and knocked me flat out! And all I can say is
Effin Meagan Brandy Angst, man. It kills me (and my stomach) every damn time!! I might have thrown my kindle more times than I could count because the secrets and shocking twists and turns between Nico and Demi could rival a rollercoaster.
Overall, I loved this story so much. The love, the friendships, the passion, the angst and the gut punching revelations made this an amazing five star ride from beginning to end! 5 stars! ~Ratula ❤
Rating: really liked it
MB basics ---
Manwhore Hero - there's ALWAYS OW drama and the Hero is ALWAYS extremely experienced...most of the time we get to know just "how" experienced he is.
Heroine is either a virgin, basically a virgin, or if she has any experience we don't get any information about it. I figure if its good for the goose then its good for the gander but apparently while MB feels the need to share explicit details of the hero's sex life all we get told is that the heroine has had sex.
When the inevitable drama happens and the H/h split the Hero will never apologize to a satisfactory level. You will NEVER see him grovel. What you WILL see however is the heroine rolling over and just taking him back.
Sorry...I've tried with a handful of MB books and they're all the same so I'm out....
