3.5 ⭐️ This story was enjoyable from start to finish. I liked the characters especially the MMC. The romance was very slow burn, but over all I felt the story’s main purpose was to see the journey the FMC took in finding her inner strength to take back control over a situation which she was embarrassed about and felt haunted by for years.

Thank you NetGalley, Penguin Group Putnam, and G.P. Putnam’s Sons for an early eARC of the Sweetest Revenge by Lizzy Dent in exchange for an honest review.

This was an entertaining romcom. Lizzy Dent has a way of creating humorous, witty and relatable characters that you enjoy with every flip of the page. Amy moves to London, escaping from a bad breakup with her ex-boyfriend/ex-boss. When she finally has a chance to excel at her mediocre job, she discovers that her new boss is the ex-boyfriend she was running away from while working towards starting a relationship with her new neighbor, Jake. It's an interesting situation and makes for a disastrous set of events as Amy finally works through getting closure from everything that happened in her past.

The Sweetest Revenge was compulsively readable from the first chapter. I loved the banter between the main characters and the relationships depicted in this novel. The friendships and family relationships were lovely to see alongside a budding romance. The tension and chemistry between the main characters really builds and is definitely sexy! I will absolutely continue to read Lizzy Dent's books; she hasn't let me down yet!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Penguin Group - Putnam for access to an eARC in exchange for my honest review!

Okay, but this book was so cute? When I went into it, I was looking for a sweet, fun palate cleanser between heavy fantasy novels, and it was exactly that and even more.

After a drunken act of revenge against her ex boyfriend/boss goes *horribly* wrong, Amy makes the decision to literally flee the country to escape the fallout. Two years later, Amy has been living a more or less satisfying life with one of her closest friends nearby and a job she enjoys, despite being massively overqualified for it. But just when she thinks the biggest news around the office is the latest drama from everyone's favorite reality dating show where a contestant left the show in the most outrageous way, her whole life is turned upside down. Suddenly, Jake--that same contestant from the reality show--is her downstairs neighbor accidentally sending all of his packages to her place as he moves in, and a possible promotion at work as companies merge brings even more shocking news than that.

After two years spent trying to convince herself that she isn't a failure, now Amy has the chance to not only win the job of her dreams doing what she's always loved and been *amazing* at, but the chance to find love with an incredible guy. Just as long as she can keep her head on straight with all of the pressures of the application process and with writing a full show script with her new crush.

The Sweetest Revenge was funny, sweet, and had just that hint of snark and spice that I always love in a leading lady. Amy Duffy was exactly the kind of character you find yourself relating to and rooting for without even realizing, and it was all around just a really fun story to read. I can't wait to go out and read more Lizzy Dent after this one.

So I might not be able to recommend this one to my students, but I have enjoyed making the recommendations to my friends! Lizzy Dent is such a fun author. I thoroughly enjoy her work and feel like I know the characters as my own friends. This was a great read!

First off what a freaking fun cover! No one could walkway without picking this one up. And they wouldn’t be disappointed. The book is as entertaining and fun as it looks!

After a humiliating incident at a bar is captured on video, she flees to London and goes into hiding.

And wouldn’t you know it, she ends up meeting another soul who also is fleeing public embarrassment of his own.

Such a cute clever romcom tale.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of The Sweetest Revenge by Lizzy Dent.

The main character was quite unlikeable and I couldn't connect well with her. The story felt dragging and flat overall and uninteresting, considering how the cover seems to be fun and engaging.

Lizzy Dent's books are always a delight! Filled with humor, great banter and swoon worthy couples, I'm never disappointed. If you enjoy friends-to-lovers and stories about TV production, this one is for you.

Thanks to Putnam for the copy to review.

I found this book to be entertaining during the beginning chapter. However, as the book progressed, Amy's inner thoughts about an event two years ago got a little old. I also wanted more romance and less ex revenge.

The Sweetest Revenge had me hooked in the beginning but towards the end, I found myself really unable to connect with the MC Amy. As others have mentioned, I found myself really questioning her decisions toward the later half of the book. While it was really obvious that Amy and Jake were attracted to each other...their chemistry didn't really jump off the page.

Thank you to NetGalley, Penguin Group, and G. P. Putnam’s Sons for this Advance Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.

A predictable rom-com but not in a bad way. Funny and so cute! I liked all the references to media (television/entertainment). Amy Duffy is a delightfully charming hot mess who bounces back from viral humiliation with style! 4 stars. Thank you Putnam Books and NetGalley for this e-arc!

A friends to more romance with a slightly chaotic heroine (or is her life just chaotic).
Plenty of laughs to mix with the chemistry that fades to black on page.
Easy reading and likeable characters.
I liked this but I didn't love it.

This one was pretty cute. I liked the characters and really loved the revenge. Definitely will be reading more from this author.

Unfortunately this book didn’t work for me and was a DNF but I am sure other readers will feel differently! Thank you for the ARC!

Highly engaging story that has had left me wanting for more. I would highly be recommending this book to anyone and everyone who enjoys a ‘simply good read’.

"The Sweetest Revenge" by Lizzy Dent is a delectable romp through the world of culinary capers and personal transformation. Dent's storytelling is a delectable treat, blending humor and heart. As the protagonist sets out to execute a devious plan, the reader is drawn into a delightful rollercoaster of events. The characters are endearing and their growth is a testament to the power of redemption. With its witty narrative, this novel is a charming exploration of second chances and the sweet taste of success. A savory read for those who savor a dash of humor with their romance.

This book was a very easy ready with a simple plot to follow.

It brought you into the world of tv series creation. So different to your books about books.

I am a sucker for a romance so of course I knew I would want to read this. Plus I was lucky to get an arc from net gallery!

Overall, I did enjoy the romance and how it was set in London. With a typical main female lead running away from her problems who finds romance overseas. But with that, her potential romance has problems of his own and ends up showing her how if he can overcome his, she can do the same.

I wish there would of been more of a relationship throughout versus at end end of the book. With that, I need at least an epilogue!

I would say this was more of a 3.5 star read for them. But definitely leaned closer to 4 stars.

I was not able to finish the book and therefore do not feel that I can give an unbiased review about the book, its plot, characters, or the author's work.

I really enjoyed The Sweetest Revenge! It was a fun and unique premise, especially since I love Love Island; I don’t think I’ve seen that be woven into any other books yet. I really liked Amy and was rooting for her especially as the story went on, and I loved seeing her and Jake’s relationship develop. Thank you to the publisher, author and NetGalley for the eARC!