Fake Skating

⭐️⭐️- language is pretty strong and kind of frequent

⭐️- romance is not very detailed, some making out but not very detailed

14+ for language

This review has been a long time coming. I was so excited to read this book when it came out and even more excited when I got a copy (thank you swim team Secret Santa)! This book had everything I want from a Lynn Painter book. An interesting premise, dimensional characters, high stakes, and an adorable romance!

Plot: 

Dani Collins is moving back to Minnesota after her parent’s divorce. Being back in her childhood town should make her happy, right? However, her grandpa is a cranky man and she has to see her old childhood friend, now enemy, Alec. However, Alec is nothing like he used to be. He is a hockey star, now called Zeus, and is nearly a celebrity in the town. After an awkward encounter, the two find themselves in a fake dating scheme to protect both of their’s reputation. This fake relationship lets them learn more about each other and maybe fall in love.

Thoughts based on the blurb alone:

 Fake dating? Sign me up! I love any plot with childhood friends and any book with fake dating, so why not throw them together?

Thoughts based on book:

 So good. Just. So good. I loved all the little Minnesota facts and references, having family there. The characters felt so real and deep. Each one had so much of a plot behind them, making this book SO intriguing. This will definitely be a winter reread next year, as the vibes are just PERFECT. Probably one of my top Lynn Painter books, if not the top. (Keep an eye out on my blog for a full list). In summary, read this book. It is adorable.

xoxo
emma