When the description said "Fans of The Charm Offensive will swoon for this sparkling debut romcom." They definitely weren't wrong!
The Charm Offensive is one of my all time favourite queer romances, so I was very excited to read this one after reading that in the description and this book did not disappoint!

This book is such a cute sapphic romance, that I really enjoyed reading. I felt like the main characters had a lot of development and growth throughout the story. I also really love the male main character and how he handled the situation.

However I really didn’t like how dishonest they both were with the male main character. I mean I get that TV shows like that are usually fake, but considering the male main characters history, I didn’t thing it was fair to him that they were being that dishonest with him. Both of them really made it seem like they were head over heels for him, when they clearly liked each other instead.

But besides that I thought it was a very cute and quick sapphic romance and I can definitely recommend it!

I think that this was a fun, quick read about a reality dating show. I liked Kristyn, but I couldn't connect with Lauren as much. I struggled with the story because both characters were there, much like the title of the book states, for the wrong reasons. I think that I couldn't root for them to be together because they were so dishonest with the bachelor, Josh. Everything about the reality show part of it was confusing to me. There were so many characters,and I couldn't keep track of all of the names.

I thought this was a fun and funny read that gave a queer take on a dating show, in a behind the scenes setting.

I tried, I swore I tried to read it and follow the pages until the end but I just got lost.
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I felt that it was not written in a way that connected with the reader, it seemed like a script written in the fourth or fifth person, if that can exist in a book. And for me if I can't connect with the characters or the plot I'm lost.
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I feel that it has potential, and I love the characteristics that it put in each character, the representation is very important and that is why I give it another star.
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Maybe later I'll read it again and see if it's me, so many good opinions disconcert me, maybe it's just me who can't make the connection with the story or the characters
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Thanks to Annabel Paulsen y Lydia Wang for give a copy of this book in exchange for my honest and voluntary opinion

Sapphic dating tv show (super reminiscent of The Bachelor) romance that delivers a bit of steam, so much mess (aka so much fun and entertainment!) and so much chemistry-filled banter. It reminded me of one of the Bachelor franchise tv shows where two of the female contestants left at the rose ceremony together, revealing they had fallen in love. I feel like this should happen more often hahaha.

Here for the Wrong Reasons delivers an intriguing twist on the typical reality dating show narrative, blending sapphic romance with the glitzy, competitive world of reality television. Krystin, a rodeo queen unaccustomed to the dating scene, and Lauren, a seasoned influencer with a strategic plan, find themselves unexpectedly drawn to each other amidst the chaos of the hetero dating show 'Hopelessly Devoted'. Their connection challenges the heteronormative expectations of reality TV and their own preconceived notions about love. I really enjoyed this setting as it added a lot of fun and drama. It was an engaging read due to this.

The novel stands out for its deep dive into character complexity, especially with Lauren's portrayal as the show's antagonist. Her character arc, from being perceived as manipulative to revealing a vulnerable and genuine side, enriches the story and subverts the typical villain trope in a refreshing way. Krystin's journey of self-discovery and coming out adds authenticity and relatability, highlighting the nuances of queer identity in a conservative setting.

I really enjoyed the writing style to this too. It was so engaging in the way it was written. I am looking forward to reading more from Annabel Paulsen and Lydia Wang in the future.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Alcove Press for a copy of this novel. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really fun and enjoyable read, perfect for those who love a good dating show with a bit of spice.

This is such a fun take on the dating show trope and I so loved watching Krystin and Lauren fall in love! Perfect for fans of dating shows and reality TV but also all romcom fans who like a bit of spice!

I absolutely love books based on reality tv. This was done right. I have more to say about it on my podcast @poetandreader

This book is The Batchelor but make it sapphic! A really fun read that's hard to put down. The motivations for each character were made clear, and the guy being put on the back burner for a queer romance was great. This book has all the makings for a fantastic romcom should they ever choose to make this a film!

A fun read, perfect to take up during a flight or nice vacation, that I will definitely be recommending once it's out in Germany.

I struggle with characterizing this book as a sapphic story because while we do in the end get a happy sapphic couple, most of this book does follow a The Bachelor-type reality TV show and we don't really get to see couple all that much being together.
Gonzales has a similar book where the romance is much more prominent (and engaging), so with that as my reading background, this left me a bit bereft.
Still, if you're into reality TV shows and want some fun shenanigans, I bet you'll have an awesome time reading this!

I really enjoyed this. Some of it was a bit cheesy, but it can get away with it because it’s a bachelor-style romcom.
I wish there was more emphasis on the romance and identity of Lauren and Krystin. But for a debut, this was so good!

The writing is pretty solid and although I don’t really like either MC, I do find their chemistry on-page to be pretty good.

i picked this book up because of the sapphic rep but i honestly wasn't my fav however this is probably because i have not watch any reality tv like it was based of plot wise. the romance was cute but personally the writing style wasn't for me.

i would have to say like a 2.5 stars personally just because i didn't really connect with it and the written was hard for me to immerse myself in. i do however think there are people who would enjoy this more than me

This was cute. Not the best romance I have ever read but was cute. I do not think I old suggest this.

DNF

Felt underwritten, like I was reading a reality show transcript. Wish more time was spent with the two main characters.

This book was adorable and sapphic! I love the premise of this whole book, and it was a fun time. Thoroughly enjoyed!

My Rating: 3.5 stars

It was hard for me to give this book a star rating. I enjoyed the book but felt like some things were a little off... maybe because I've never seen The Bachelor or any show like it. But it was a very fun read!

If you love tension, tasteful spice, reality shows, and rivals to lovers, this is right up your alley!

I love when romance books happen with a reality show backdrop, and I appreciate how this book acknowledges that the point of Bachelor-style shows isn't really for anyone to find love, they're just influencer farms. Personally I couldn't really buy into the chemistry between the characters, personally, and for a bunch of would-be influencers I found them unfortunately unmemorable.