I thought the influencer vibes was something unique and I can appreciate the fake influencer jig for the sake of getting out of poverty. There's some hilarious disasters in this book that made me laugh out loud and I enjoyed the tropical settings in this book. I feel like the romance part was out of nowhere tho as the FMCs was supposed to be on a mission to land a job but got distracted by a man over some videos of him saving another girl.

Did love the lying part of this book but it all came together so it was ok, sort of? I loved That there were goats in this story and it truly was hilarious! If you don’t mind the lying trope then you will really like this book.

Do you like silly, crazy, unbelievable, zany, and cute little goats? If so, then this book is for you! . This book is full of laughs but lacking in spice. I tend to like books that are a little less silly but this was still cute and a great escape from reality!

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martins Press for this Advanced Reader Copy.

Thanks to NetGalley for the eArc!

3.5 Stars - cute and funny read which, at times, veered a bit outlandish.

Sorry but this book wasn’t for me. I didn’t connect with the FMC and was not interested in her story, fake or real.

I really tried to give this book a chance, but I found the characters to be insufferable. I will not be reviewing this book on my social media accounts.

This one was a fun, kind of zaney read. The premise was definitely unique but not really believable, but then again we don’t always read romcoms for their basis in reality! If you’re looking for an easy read that will be a light-hearted escape from reality, check this one out.

Hate to Fake it to you by Amanda Sellet
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Libby lives with her best friend on Oahu, working hard to pay the bills. She runs a blog that started as a joke where she writes as Lillibet, who is a rich, healthy lifestyle influencer. When she is contacted for a job opportunity AS Lillibet, she is forced to pretend.
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What I liked:
-This book was so funny. I was dying laughing at all the jokes and banter. I especially loved all of the dialogue from Hildy, she was awesome.
-I love a good “pretend to be someone you aren’t “ storyline. I thought this one played very well, I was engrossed the whole way through.
-The romance was sweet. (No spice factor, so keep that in mind!)
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4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Very entertaining read, also the audiobook was excellent. At about 30% into the book I realized that this author also wrote By The Book which I ADORED. I can’t believe I didn’t realize that, I would have tried to prioritize this book sooner.

This book was a DNF for me. I got to 30% and decided it was not for me. Hopefully it will be a good fit for someone else!

This one was just okay. I'm not a big fan of the lying trope and it was just really out there. I would try the author again though.

A fun, light, summery read. Libby lives a double life as a fake influencer but questions if the secret is worth keeping up when she meets Jefferson. To me, it was very unfair for Jean to give up her part of the secret while expecting Libby to keep up her end of the deal.

Thank you to NetGalley for this advanced reader copy.

This is a silly romcom with funny characters, lots of chaos and a few cute goats.If you’re looking for a fun, silly, and completely unbelievable rom-com to escape reality, look no further. This is a good read if you are looking for a break from some heavier reads and need something light.

Fun, light and quirky, but for me, there just wasn’t much to latch onto. This was a very surface level read and maybe because it is literally just about influencers and I just couldn’t find myself getting attached to any of the characters. I was more just annoyed by them at times. This is a good read if you are looking for a break from some heavier reads and need something light.

Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I loved the story, but I wish the character's had better personalities!! They kind of ruined some of the moments, but I loved the setting.

I couldn't get into this one, and then my audiobook download expired, I may try again with the digital copy. Thank you for my copy!

This one didn't really do it for me, I wanted to love it, the cover is sooo cute and the premise sounded intriguing, but I just found myself getting frustrated and fed up with the characters. If you are looking for a totally unbelievable rom-com that's fast paced and silly, then this one might be for you, it will definitely help you escape from reality for a bit!

I really had difficulty connecting with the female main character. Her narrative voice sounded too immature and unformed. I think this is partially due to my disenchantment with the tendency of so many contemporary romances featuring heroines who are social media starlets. I find this choice extremely unrealistic and unrelatable.

Thank you to St Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

And honestly? I didn’t love it. I struggled with the characters, the story (felt very convoluted and confusing), and the insane lack of communication.
Note to self - don’t choose a book that has miscommunication as a trope.

I would like to try the author again to see if I like a future book.

This book is a lot. Like, more than just rom-com hijinks over-the-top. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing considering the FMC is supposed to be a hot mess express. The MMC is lovely and cinnamon roll-y and all the good things. But I didn’t care for the best friend. She’s too mean too often, and I found her unnecessarily hurtful. I can’t believe she’ll have an entire book for herself. All that said, some of the dialogue did have me actually laughing out loud, so that was fun.

"Hate to Fake It to You" by Amanda Sellet is a romantic comedy. It is a slow burn filled with some laughs but all in all, I couldn't really connect as a reader.

I found myself getting increasingly irritated with the characters as they continued to withhold their secrets and became more outlandish in the process.

I do think that many will enjoy this read, it just wasn't for me.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for gifting me this ARC.