Rules for Fake Girlfriends
by Raegan Revord
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Pub Date Sep 02 2025 | Archive Date Sep 16 2025
St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books
Description
A charming and swoony YA rom-com debut from Raegan Revord, star of the CBS hit series Young Sheldon—about a young college student as she navigates her first year abroad, first love, first loss, and finding her place in the world.
Rom-com obsessed but perpetually single Avery Blackwell abandons her plans to attend Columbia in favor of spending her freshman year at her recently deceased mother’s alma mater in a seaside town in England. On the train, Avery makes a deal straight out of one of her beloved romance books with a charming local girl named Charlie: if Avery will pretend to be her girlfriend to make her ex jealous, Charlie will help Avery solve the scavenger hunt her artistic, free-spirited mother left behind on campus decades ago.
As their quest takes them all over Brighton, Avery finally starts to connect with the mother she always loved but never really understood. Before long, pretending to be Charlie’s girlfriend starts to feel like more than just an illusion. But when long-hidden secrets come to light, Avery grapples with an uncertain future and whether or not love is worth the risk.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781250356345 |
| PRICE | $20.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 320 |
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Featured Reviews
Lisa L, Reviewer
💕 Rom-Com Rules and Campus Clues: UK Edition 📚
1. Fake Dating in a Seaside Setting: A Magical UK Adventure 🌊
"Rules for Fake Girlfriends" by Raegan Revord sweeps readers into a charming seaside town in England, where Avery Blackwell embarks on an unforgettable freshman year. Avery's plans for Columbia are replaced by a year dedicated to her late mother’s alma mater and a serendipitous fake-dating pact with the captivating Charlie.
2. Classic Tropes with Modern Twists: A Sapphic Spin on Fake Dating 🌈
Revord’s debut novel embraces the beloved fake dating trope, injecting freshness with its sapphic romance. Avery and Charlie’s chemistry crackles against a backdrop of secret scavenger hunts and emotional revelations, proving there's always room for heartfelt evolution in familiar plots.
3. Discovering the Past, Embracing the Present: A Scavenger Hunt of Heart 🗝️
Beyond blossoming romance, the novel intertwines a touching mother-daughter storyline as Avery follows a scavenger hunt left by her artistic mother. This journey through Brighton captures Avery’s efforts to connect with a past she never fully understood, adding emotional layering to the narrative.
4. Heartfelt Representation and Emotional Growth: A Friend Group on the Forefront 🌺
With its inclusive cast, the novel focuses on friendships, identity, and growing up. Revord adeptly portrays nuanced relationships and personal milestones that resonate with genuine and spirited representation.
5. Humorous Highs and Heartfelt Revelations: Confessions and Connections 😘
The book sparkles with charming moments and humor, from rom-com setups to enriching character insights. Whether it’s hilarious fake-kiss cover-ups or poignant reflections on grief, Revord captures the balance of light and heavy that elevates the story.
Final Thoughts 📖
"Rules for Fake Girlfriends" delivers a delightful concoction of laughter, love, and introspection. Raegan Revord’s debut captures the excitement and emotion of seeking connection in unfamiliar places, skillfully blending romantic froth with heartfelt depth. Perfect for anyone who finds joy in fake dating antics and heartfelt revelations, it’s a promising start for this young author. 🌟
For an enchanting exploration of love and identity with an English twist, grab your ticket to this captivating journey—one worth every non-stop train ride to Brighton! 🚂
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