A review by juliannewarren12
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75




This was an unrealistic plot but a cute story. I found the characters to be very likeable and applicable to my real life. It was a cheeky story that made me smile sometimes but was a simple, predictable plot.
While I didn't catch on to the Mindy as the ex-gf twist; all of the family issues were easy to guess.  Josh quitting was also very predictable about halfway through the book when the big argument with Mr. Brexely occurred but I thought it was cute how they revealed it.

The whole "I love you" after one good weekend is sooo unrealistic but I know that is common in this genre. It was a cheesy but fun use of the enemies-to-lovers trope.

I hated how Lucy did Danny dirty but I think they could've played out that story more. I wish Danny would've been more mad at Lucy (especially for hiding her and Josh to him after stringing Danny along.)

This book should've ended with Lucy working as the COO in my opinion, but it would've been such a funny twist if it ended with her not getting the job. I don't think the cliffhanger of ending the book right before the interview was powerful or interesting at all, but maybe it wasn't supposed to be. 

It was an easy and cute read but I don't think I would ever pick this book up for a re-read.