The Hating Game: A Novel

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And while I feel roughly the same degree of hatred for male characters who are accidental assholes now as then, I find the ultimate explanation less charming / believable. See above: four years of exposure to dating.

The witty banter between these two was fantastically done. They made me smile and grin so many times as the story progressed and I really had a great time watching them hate each other less and less and slowly falling in love. The sexual tension between these two at times was…combustible and all the sexy teasing…so good! LOVED IT!! I just reread this book for a third time, it's still an all time favorite. See my reaction here: https://youtu.be/2OknqgHLvIE in: “I’ve been trying to drag you down with me. In the worst, most ill-conceived and socially retarded way possible.”

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This bestselling, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy is an unmissable treat, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren’s UNHONEYMOONERS or Emily Henry’s BEACH READ. Dawson, Angela (December 7, 2021). "Lucy Hale And Austin Stowell Connect In 'The Hating Game' ". Forbes . Retrieved June 14, 2023. Think about merging two company makes two executive assistants miserable : but this time those assistants don’t try to match make their bosses like Netflix’s Set it up movie ( another good written romcom script I highly recommend) because merging of Bexley Books and Gamin Publishing also means they will fight against each other to get the promotion they worked for. I should mention that the ultimate aim of all our games is to make the other smile, or cry. It’s something like that. I’ll know when I win.”

I honestly think 'The Hating Game”' is that kind of book anyone would enjoy – wonderfully written is a very entertaining way, griping from the very beginning and perfect if you love enemies to lovers stories. I’ve read many books with this trope, so trust me when I say Sally Thorne’s debut novel was a great one. More than great actually. It was fabulous! It was fan, entertaining and so refreshing. Needless to say, I devoured this little gem from start to finish. Sally’s third novel Second First Sally Thorne is the USA Today bestselling author of the office rom-com The Hating Game (2016). It is her debut novel that has sold in over twenty-five countries and is being made into a major motion picture, directed by Peter Hutchings and starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell. Filming wrapped in December 2020. It was named in the top 20 romance novels of 2016 by the Washington Post and was a top ten finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards romance category. The Hating Game has been cited as a book that has reinvigorated the romantic comedy genre. And now for some peak! romance quotes. That hurt my feelings, quite frankly. Well, this whole book did. 🥲Strangling you. Bare hands." I can barely get the words out. I'm huskier than a phone-sex operator after a double shift. The book was read by Katie Schorr and it's not that she did a bad job, it's just that I liked the voice in my head better. Re-read 5/25/19: Realized I hadn't re-read this in 2019 and obvs had to remedy that. I love this book so damn much that I could probably recite it in my sleep. Swooney swoon swoon. in: Lucy has her first wet dream with and of Josh. She then spends every waking moment thinking of him, his muscles, his body against hers, and, well, you get the point.

I don’t know what’s gotten into me one day, I woke up normally, had an online course that I almost fell asleep to, then had some breakfast and as I was drinking my coffee I was like Hm, I think I might read something romance-y. I really enjoyed Lucy’ POV, but I have to admit I really missed Josh’s because there were many times when I wanted so badly to be in his head. Also, I wouldn’t have minded an epilogue...just saying! This is my favorite book I've read this summer. Debut novelist Sally Thorne positions herself as the next Sophie Kinsella in this sassy, sexy romance that brings new energy to the trite enemies-turned-lovers narrative.' - Cristina Arreola, Bustle

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Re-read 3/27/18: Do you ever just love a book so much you read it SIX TIMES? Bc same. I love Lucy 4 ev@. This is a romance. It's no spoiler that things DO change between them. Love and hate are a fine line, after all. Both invoke a lot of similar mental and physiological responses. So when the line blurs between these two and all that pent up aggression between them becomes filled with the promise of a non-destructive outlet, whoa. Gawley, Paige (November 4, 2021). " 'The Hating Game' Trailer: Watch Lucy Hale in the Novel Adaptation (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight . Retrieved November 4, 2021. I feel like I can die happy right now. Actually, scratch that. Once I've experienced me some Josh Templeman myself, then I can die happy, because goddamn that man!