Book Review: “Ten Rules for Faking It” by Sophie Sullivan

“Ten Rules for Faking It” by Sophie Sullivan (2020)

Genre: Romance, Contemporary, Fiction

Page Length: 373 pages (electronic review edition)

Synopsis:

As birthdays go, this year’s for radio producer Everly Dean hit rock-bottom.

Worse than the “tonsillectomy birthday.” Worse than the birthday her parents decided to split (the first time). But catching your boyfriend cheating on you with his assistant?

Even clichés sting.

But this is Everly’s year! She won’t let her anxiety hold her back. She’ll pitch her podcast idea to her boss.

There’s just one problem.

Her boss, Chris, is very cute. (Of course). Also, he’s extremely distant (which means he hates her, right? Or is that the anxiety talking)?

And, Stacey the DJ didn’t mute the mic during Everly’s rant about Simon the Snake (syn: Cheating Ex).

That’s three problems.

Suddenly, people are lining up to date her, Bachelorette-style, fans are voting (Reminder: never leave house again), and her interest in Chris might be a two-way street. It’s a lot for a woman who could gold medal in people-avoidance. She’s going to have to fake it ‘till she makes it to get through all of this.

Perhaps she’ll make a list: The Ten Rules for Faking It.

Because sometimes making the rules can find you happiness when you least expect it. (description from Goodreads)

Review:

In Ten Rules For Faking It, the main character Everly is having a disastrous birthday. She discovers her boyfriend is cheating on her, her personal business has been broadcast on air at her workplace, and she might possibly lose her job. To remedy things and lift her spirits, she decides to create of list of things to get her out of her comfort zone. Everly is now 30 and wants to shake things up in her life.

And so Everly’s journey begins as she is pushed out of her comfort zone and into the spotlight. Everly deals with severe social anxiety and as someone who deals with anxiety issues I could also relate to that. She does her best to try the dating experience and it also spurs her to try new things in her life. She feels trapped by her emotions and it takes gradual time her to build up her confidence. Not only is this a journey about self-confidence but she also manages to find a bit of love on the way too. I thought her dates were the most comical part of the book and it was so entertaining. It was almost like speed dating mixed with The Bachelor. I was curious to see what happens next.

This was a cute book and a bit predictable at times, but it filled you with warm and fuzzies. I appreciate how Chris was so patient with Everly and her anxiety and realizing when she needed her space and picked upon on clues when she needed help. Most of all I enjoyed seeing Everly work through some her issues for trying help ease her anxiety. A fun, fast paced and comical rom com!

Final Verdict:

FTC Disclaimer: I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.