Fake.That’s what we are.That’s what we agreed to be.I thought it would be harder, convincing everyone our school’s star receiver was mine and mine alone, but we played our parts well.So well, the lines between us began to blur until they disappeared completely.The thing about pretending, though, someone’s always better at it, and by the time I realized my mistake, there was no going back.I fell … my mistake, there was no going back.
I fell for our lie.
And then everything fell apart.
It turned out he and I were never playing the same game.
He didn’t have to break me to win.
But he did it anyway.
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Absolutely loved this book!! I wish it never ended!! Slow burn alert! And omg that slow burn was hot!
I live for fake dating + pining and this book does not disappoint! Demi and Nico lit the page on fire with their chemistry from the very first page and the flames only get hotter as the story goes on. I loved the strength of Demi and Nico as individuals with the world on their shoulders as well as their dynamic together! Their passion and magnitude towards each other is a beautiful story to watch unfold.
Meagan Brandy is one of my favorite authors and when I heard she was giving her readers something a little different (and a standalone) than her previous releases (the Brayshaw High series) I just knew that I needed to get my hands on it ASAP and thank goodness I did not have to wait long at all!
Fake It ‘Til You Break It by Meagan Brandy was a swoon-worthy romance with just the perfect amount of angst that had me captivated from the very beginning. Nico and Demi’s story was absolutely phenomenal and that fake relationship aspect had me falling wholeheartedly in love with these two at the same time their love connection was forming right before our (reading) eyes. Their chemistry was BEYOND intense and I found myself inhaling all the words within a matter of hours because I could not put it down because I NEEDED to know how their story unfolded. These two are total opposites and yet that simple fact alone just seems to intensify their chemistry even more.
This was one of her best books to date (although honestly all of her books are incredible and I freaking love them) and it is definitely one of my top reads of 2020! If you’ve read her before than you will LOVE this story and if you haven’t read her before than this story is a great place to start! I strongly recommend checking this story out…like ONE-CLICK your copy RIGHT NOW!!!
Nico absolutely stole my heart in this book!!!! I never viewed him as the “bad guy”, maybe just the misunderstood and stereotyped jock but he was actually quite pleasant. Sure he came off a bit crass and obviously had some walls up, but he was never vindictive or mean like some alpha males in this type of read. I actually found that those qualities solidified a fondness for his character no matter what mistakes he ended up making as the book progressed.
Demi was such a strong force with an incredible level of confidence and self respect. Despite her tumultuous relationship with her parents, she was a kind and compassionate human being with her goals set high.
I loved the “fake” relationship aspect of this story. It worked so well for these two characters, even when it didn’t. The development of actual feelings and chemistry really elevated the strength of these two as a couple. I completely understood why they entered into this type of agreement but it became clear very quickly that the end game was not going to be the same for Nico and Demi.
All the heart eyes and swoons. I gave this book 5 stars because not only was the story fast paced and un-put-downable but it also had some heavy emotional content with real life problems that a reader could relate to. The drama within this story wasn’t unrealistically inflated to shock the reader or just thrown in willy-nilly. It was well thought out by the author and flowed impeccably with the story. Every detail was important and every emotion was felt so deeply. I was rooting for this couple from the get go!
Loved, loved, loved the ending. The way the story wrapped up gave me an overwhelming feeling of bliss and fulfillment. There’s nothing more satisfying than closing a book with a smile on your face because it ended just the way you hoped it would. Well done, Meagan. Another incredible novel!!!
I’ve been dragging my heels, not wanting to write this review. I’m still a mess (and don’t quite understand how exactly I feel) after reading this utterly amazing masterpiece.
SO. MUCH. ANGST.
SO. MUCH. SWOON.
SO. MUCH… gah! Just… EVERYTHING.
This goes straight into my top 10 reads of all time. A million and one stars.
Fake It ‘Til You Break It was just the amazing read I needed to get me over my latest book hangover. This new adult romance had a uniquely captivating storyline that hooked me from the start and kept my rapt attention the whole book through.
This was my first read by this author and I absolutely loved both Demi and Nico. They were perfectly imperfect and completely relatable. Nico completely stole my heart early on. There was so much more to him once he began to lower his walls down. Demi was just what Nico needed with her fierce and sassy self. The undeniable chemistry, slow buildup and witty banter between them kept me constantly wanting more. I adored both of them separately but together they had me falling right alongside them.
With fantastic characters and an enthralling storyline that reeled me in quickly Fake It ‘Til You Break It hit me with all the feels in one addictive, fun, sexy, and swoonworthy story.
*4.5 stars*
Meagan has “it”…that something special that pulls you in as a reader and holds you hostage until the very end. Her words are engaging, she knows how to write YA and I simply loved the journey between Nico and Demi. Yes, they’re in high school but there is a certain maturity about them. I adored Demi, she was not a doormat and I repsected that about her. Nico was all in when he make this deal with Demi and was a smitten kitten because of it.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention Demi’s gal pals throughout this journey. There were some seriously laugh out loud moments with those girls. The way they had each other’s back was girl power at its best. Add in some fun banter, a delicious slow burn and some seriously hot sexy times, you’ve got your self a winner
Meagan is a fairly new author to me, but she is quickly moving her way up on my list of favorites. This is the story of Nico, and Demi, and boy did this one really hit it out of the park for me. Demi is a sweet, sassy, and witty, and Nico is quiet, but cocky, and together they are explosive, and captivating. This book was a whirl wind of highs, and lows, and kept me glued to the pages. I loved reading their story, this book was well written, and the characters captured my heart, this book is entertaining, fun, sweet, sexy, raw, and emotional. 4.5 Stars
Wow!!!
I went in with no expectations as I didn’t read the blurb because I wanted to experience all the feels without any preconceived ideas or thoughts about what I was guessing would happen.
I was addicted to the story unravelling between Demi and Nico from the get go.
There was this magnetism between them that held me captive and as the story unfolded it only grew more intense.
I found this one such an effortless read which is something that always ticks book boxes for me!!
I couldn’t recommend this standalone more!!!
If you’re looking for some angst with a side serving of surprise then this is the one for you!!!
Loved it!!!
A young adult novel that will make you swoon!
I adored this book! It has a little bit of everything, high school romance, fake relationship that blooms, family drama, and chemistry that will blow you away. I absolutely fell for Nico and Demi, the hesitancy that turns into more, the way I can just visualize how they look at each other. This is a standalone, and if you are coming off the high of Ms. Brandy’s Brayshaw series, Fake it ’til You Break It is definitely different, but just as amazing.
Great characters, a storyline I wasn’t expecting, and a sweetness that makes me realize I will read anything Meagan Brandy comes out with. Don’t miss this one!
Demi and Nico have been friends for years. Nico suddenly quit talking to her but she wasn’t sure why. When the teacher puts them together as lab partner, will this be a good idea?
This was a read from a new to me author and I am so glad I took a chance to read this!!
Nico and Demi are awesome. From the get to you can feel the dislike. As you read you feel more of the love hate relationship. You feel their feelings change and the truth comes out.
I really enjoyed this book and have already downloaded one of this authors other books from KU!
What a GREAT story! Meagan Brandy you amaze me in how your mind works. Your storylines and characters suck me in rom the get go and don’t let go till the very end! The twists and turns kept me on my toes that is for sure. Nico and Demi’s chemistry was something else and you always find a way to make my heart happy! Never a dull moment while reading your books! Highly recommend 🙂
And she does it again! Meagan Brandy is one of my absolute favorite authors ever! Everything she writes is gold! And Fake It ‘Til You Make It is no exception, and it’s unlike any book she has wrote before.
I love Nico and Demi! Their back and forth banter is hilarious and had me laughing out loud. Their neighbors to lovers (I wouldn’t consider them enemies or lovers so I’ll call it neighbors to lovers),nis phenomenal. As also Brandy delivered a well-written masterpiece that kept me needing more. I could not read fast enough, but didn’t want it to end.
I loved Demi beyond words. She is fierce and sassy, and grows so much a character throughout the story. I wanted to reach through my kindle and give her a hug, while also punching her mother in the face. My heart hurt for how her mother treated her and also wanted to shake her for hiding it.
And then there is Nico! He’s the sexy, moody, guarded, football playing, f**kboy who lives behind her. He’s also swoony and perfect! I love him so hard!
Their relationship my have been unplanned and fake but it was so fun and amazing to read. Their chemistry is off the charts Their bickering is the best! They have this slow burn love creeps up on you kind of love. While they are busy having this fake relationship their hearts were busy falling in love, and soon the reason they started the entire thing is forgotten. Reading these two navigate their way through this fake relationship was amazing.
I loved the side characters so darn much! Their friendships with both Nico and Demi make the book what it is. Their circle of friends are intertwined but Nico and Demi spoke very little to each other after they stopped being friends long ago.
Meagan Brandy delivered a well-written, captivating read that had me hooked from the very start. I loved watching both Nico and Demi evolve as people, and also as a couple. I cannot wait enough how much I love Nico and Demi as both individuals and a couple. Fake It ‘Til You Make It is a perfect example of why I love all things Meagan Brandy. 5 fake football stars for FITYMI and Meagan Brandy! I cannot wait to see what she gives us next, and know I will be one of the first line to get it!
“A taste would only leave me starved. I’m what she wants, and what my baby wants, she gets.”
Y’ALL! Let me start by saying, I LOVED THIS BOOK SO HARD! Fake It Til You Break It was the perfect standalone read. I loved everything about this story from it’s characters, down to the plot. Which was packed full of just the right amount of twists and surprises. I love a book that can keep you on your toes. FITYBI was the perfect slow burn that delivered on ALL the feels. I have read all this authors books. And I can honestly say that every book Meagan Brandy writes gets even better than the one before it. I simply could not put this book down. Once I started I just had to devour every last page. I’m kind of sad it had to end honestly. I would not have minded seeing some of the secondary characters get their story too! However Demi and Nico quickly become some of my favorite characters. I loved them together. They offered the right amount of push, pull, and drama. Not to mention their chemistry is sizzling HOT!
Demi is this saucy heroine that definitely kept me on my toes. I loved her sassy attitude and funny easy banter. I always admire stories with raw, vulnerable female leads and Demi’s character nails it. She may be slightly broken but she stands up for what she wants. Demi definitely offers this uniqueness that was super easy to like.
“He thinks he’s a candy bag and all girls have his kind of sweet tooth, and when you don’t, you’re as worthy as a wallflower.”
Oh Nico, can I just go ahead and call dibs now? Because I am hooked. Something about the brooding, quiet slightly broken alphas gets me falling every time. I loved how calculated and aloof yet cocky Nico’s character was. His mystery had me wanting to discover his deepest secrets. When he turned on his charm it was like liquid fire. His dirty mouth knew just the right things to make you want to break out your fan.
“We’re nothing, as fake as the smile I’ll wear today.”
*5 STARS*
This book easily went right to my best reads of 2020 folder! If your looking for a fast paced addictive read I can not recommend reading Fake It Til You Break It enough!
Meagan Brandy has done it again. This is a complete standalone with new characters that draw you in. Nico is the star of the football team and is deep, moody and absolutely gorgeous. Demi is the star of the dance team and even though she’s surrounded by a close group of friends she’s lonely.Her mum is never home and spends all Demi’s money. When Demi is partnered with Nico for the senior year in chemistry he asks her to have a fake relationship with him so she can get the boy she really wants.
As time goes on things become clear and feelings change, but with everything not being as it seems will they survive?
I adored Nico as he is loyal, and when he loves he loves hard.
This whole storyline had me hooked,I loved every single character and need the next book so badly…..
This book was absolute perfection! I devoured the words Meagan Brandy wrote. I fell head-over-heels in love with her brilliant characters. The storyline hooked me in at every word and would not let me go. This story was original, fun, sexy, sweet, emotional and intense at times. Meagan Brandy made me feel the emotions the characters felt, like I was a living, breathing entity within the story right alongside Nico and Demi.
My love for these characters is something fierce! Demi…I love thing strong, confident, smart, sweet and sexy woman. She is a character I can see myself being best friends with. And Nico…goodness gracious this beautiful, broken boy. Nico captivated me from the very first moment he appeared and kept me entranced until the very last word. There was something so special about Nico and I was in love. And the secondary characters were fantastic! I loved Trent, Krista, Macy (dang this woman is a firecracker and tells it how it is) and Carley (who I just loved)! They all contributed to the amazingness that was this book.
I did not want to put this book down. I devoured it from start to finish, loosing sleep to read and thinking about all things Fake It ‘Til You Break It! I cannot even begin to fully describe how much I loved this book. It was everything I could have hoped for and so much more!
I went in completely blind to start this book. I THOUGHT I knew Meagan’s mind. I figured one chapter in I could predict the climax and the resolution. Boy if I wasn’t smacked upside then head like the fool I was and set straight. Meagan is simply a master at character writing. I fell in adoration of Demi and her gaggle of loyal girls from chapter one. And Nico. Whoa. His story pulled out so many emotions. I short I was wrong. My ego was crushed because Meagan once again has spun such a finely woven tale I was lost in the story and blown away by the twists. And this my friends, is why she will always be a one click author for me. She takes me away, engages my mind and awakens my soul with her mastery.
This book deserves all the stars
Is it too soon to say this is my FAVORITE book of the year because WOW this book was AMAZING beyond words and I NEVER wanted it to end
Demi and Nico’s story was so insanely addictive, frustrating, heart breaking, beautiful and ohnso steamy. Their chemistry was intense and I’ve never shipped a couple more than these two. They were perfect for each other even when there were times they did things and reacted in ways that made me angry and wants to scream at them but boy did I love this
Both characters were so incredibly strong yet broken inside and watching their ever changing dynamic felt so raw, real and natural. Their story had everything I truly love in a new adult romance and the story flowed so nicely that I was never once bored and I just could not stop reading. I have a feeling I’m going to be obsessing over these two for a while
This is my first Meagan Brandy book and I absolutely adored it. Why it took me so long to read her, I have no idea but now that I have I definitely have to hit up her backlist. Her writing is on point and Demi and Nico’s story had the right amount of angst. This is fake relationship story was a slow burn but damn, that chemistry between Nico and Demi is lit. The author gives us a fun, sexy and all up in the feels romance.