They Hate Each Other by Amanda Woody
Title: They Hate Each Other
Author: Amanda Woody
Publication Date: May 8, 2023
Audience: Young Adult
Genre: Romance
Sub-Genre: Contemporary
POV: Dual
Series: Standalone
Format: eBook
3 ⭐
Pros:
✨Cute-sy Characters
✨Fast Read
✨ Easy Read
Cons:
✨Trauma as Plot Device
✨ Underdeveloped/Underexplored Traumatic Backstory
✨ Poor Craft
✨ Repetitive Plot
Synopsis
There are plenty of words Jonah Collins could use to describe Dylan Ramírez. “Arrogant,” “spoiled,” and “golden boy” to name a few. Likewise, Dylan thinks …
*Blurb taken from the StoryGraph
Review
This review may contain spoilers.
This was like a throwback to my Magnus X Alex fanfiction days. Was it cute? Sure. Was I shocked it was published with so many basic plot and prose issues? 100%. Our characters have highly dramatic and traumatic backstories that are underdeveloped and, frankly, seem to exist solely as plot devices. I don’t feel that they were explored in an elegant manner, if at all. The writing was slightly under subpar, the plot was redundant, and the conclusion was abrupt. All of that being said, it’s what I was expecting based on the blurb and the cover. Since the marketing set me up for exactly what this book entailed, I wasn’t mad! Still, I just can’t give this over three stars. It’s a forgettable read overall, and there are plenty of books I would recommend over this one.
Content Note
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