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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This novel is exactly why Meagan has completely flipped the New Adult romance world on its head, turned it upside down and made it her own. Her writing style is impeccably flawless and her stories are undeniably unputdownable. Her characters are perfectly imperfect and instantly likeable. This is what makes Fake It ‘Til You Break so absolutely amazing. I was captivated right from the first page and I couldn’t put this book down even for a second. I was completely obsessed with Demi and Nick’s story!
Nico and Demi are clever, witty, fun, lovable, relatable, layered characters and full of depth. Nico is so much more than a broody, sexy football player, and Demi is so much more than a charismatic, studious dancer. These two have chemistry that is instant and intense, and the more I discovered about them, the more I loved them. Nico and Demi are perfect. These two hit me deep in every feel and emotion, and I’m utterly enamoured.
A special mention has to go to the beautiful, full, rich cast of supporting characters in this book. Both Demi and Nico have friends intertwined in this story. They each add flavor, depth and humour and all have wonderful roles in this read.
Fake It ‘Til You Break It is perfect in every way. From its unique storyline, characters to die for to its surprising and thrilling plot twists. It’s absolutely delicious, intense and sexy as hell. Meagan Brandy has crafted another addicting and brilliant story that is a MUST READ! I freaking LOVE this book.
Fake It ‘Til You Break It is…about a fake relationship that (of course!) turns into a real one. No big spoilers there.
Demi was a wonderful heroine. She had that politeness that we Midwesterners tend to showcase, but she had a backbone made of titanium. I loved reading about a strong heroine that doesn’t fight, or bully others. Demi wasn’t overly mean or fake nice; she really was a decent human being.
Now Nico? I didn’t really care for him for a big chunk of the story. He’s kind of this alpha, possessive male towards Demi, yet his early actions don’t mesh with that mindset. He softens up as he lowers his guard eventually, but I remained skeptical of his trustworthiness.
FITYBI was a slow burn, which highlighted Demi and Nico’s evolving relationship. The drama and angst were nearly overwhelming, but it really helped make the whole story even more magical. Add in some dirty talk and sizzling chemistry and you’ve got a keeper.
Dedication: “To the one with many friends who forever feels alone…you’re not. Hold strong. Someone will come and fill your whole world as they need you to fill theirs.”
Wow Meagan Brandy that’s beautiful!
As for the story… I’m still sweating! Wow!! READ THIS NOW
Demi and Nico! Their story is amazing. Meagan Brandy is amazing! The amount of detail in their story blows my mind. There are so many small things that the characters do that speak volumes. The characters themselves are just amazing. I absolutely love how real they seem. They are not perfect and have family issues that really affect them, yet they are both strong and don’t let that stop them.
The storyline is unbelievably suspenseful and steamy. It will keep your pulse pounding and your hand glued to the book!
Demi and Nico’s story is one you need to start reading now! A fake relationship slow burn into something more, with amazing twists, adorable secondary characters and a couple you won’t be forgetting anytime soon. Meagan Brandy knows exactly what I like in a book, making FITYBI a top must read.
I really wish Meagan would come live me with so I can experience all her amazing words as she writes. She has such a beautiful talent, and her words create these wonderful worlds that I want to stay in forever.
Demi is as independent as they come. She is use to being on her own and not having to answer to anyone. Despite this independence, she still has this inner drive that makes her want to succeed in everything.
Nico is experiencing stress and overwhelming situations on a daily basis. He has so many responsibilities place on him at such a young age, and they have shaped him into the guy is he today. He is loyal and protective, but he uses his nonchalant attitude as a cover. Being inside his head was such an experience. It will make your heart break, but it will have you rooting for him that much more.
I am a sucker for fake relationships, and watching these two fall was such a fun experience. The events that took place and the way it turned into somewhat of a slow burn had me holding my breath and wishing for characters to open their eyes and realize what was happening.
If you haven’t read this one, it is an absolute must read!
-An Arc was generously provided in exchange for an honest review.-
„Fake It ‘Til You Break It” written by Meagan Brandy is a standalone book with emotional rollercoaster. When I started reading this book I was in different world.
Nico’s and Demi world.
Obviously.
WARNING: THIS BOOK IS ADDICTIVE!
Nico is a pure devil in human skin. Jeez this boy from the first page when he appeared was my big love. I am really proud that Demi was so resistant to him. If I were her, I will take him first off! He is stubborn, but confidient. Strong, but also weak. He is wearing a mask, which makes him roughly skinned, but the truth is that he is like a handsome, big teddy bear. And he also needs somebody to love him. But in the end You aren’t ready for Nico Sykes.
Demi is lovely girl. She is strong woman with her ambitions. She is sensible and she is thinking before, not after. I really like her, because she is a normal girl. Meagan Brandy wrote her heroine with balance and that makes Demi perfect.
These two are like fire and water. Like oxygen and gas. When they first met the big explosion was near their and in theirs hearts. Demi and Nico are a perfect couple, but to the way to happiness and love they must go through so many obstackles. Nothing is easy, everything is a challenge.
„Fake It ‘Til You Break It” is a enemies-to-lovers young adult romance which you must read.
Meagan Brandy knows how to write the tough love between young people. In FITYBI she done it awesome and reading this book was a pure pleasure for me.
Also it was a nightbreak, but it doesn’t matter. On a great book I can sacrifice all night.
Highly recommended, guys! „Fake It ‘Til Break It” is your must read in this month!
Darling, sometimes you just meet the perfect book. It almost feels like it is catered just for you.
Meagan Brandy is fairly new to me, but she rose to the top straight away. Every book I read by her becomes one of my favourites.
I can’t stop raving about her talent. Fake It ‘Til You Break It scored big time. Every aspect I adore in a book was present in this one.
An unpredictable storyline. Strong, in-depth characters that will make you fall in love with them. And writing that can bring a person to tears.
This all makes that is book deserves way more than five stars. It deserves all the stars in the universe.
I had an idea about how the storyline was going to progress in this book, but to my surprise, I ended up being wrong. Which is a thing I love more than anything.
Fake It ‘Til You Break It is a story about two high school seniors namely Demi and Nico. It gets is even better when you find out that the two can’t stand each other. The word enemies is uttered a few times (but are they really enemies though?). And boom here comes the magic of the fictional world. The path of the main characters crosses and before you know it they are lab partners. Even though this kind of aspect isn’t fairly new, it still is amazing to read. Who doesn’t love two enemies pushed together to figure out a project?
I can’t get enough of it.
But it gets even better when Nico comes up with the BEST idea ever. One where both have something to gain from it. A fake relationship! Oh yes, it just got even more exciting. These two were pure fire from the start and straight away it becomes crystal clear that it is more than just a fake relationship. You will feel the heat, the chemistry and slowly, but truly the love.
This story isn’t all butterflies and rainbows. It’s mature and carries issues that people suffer from in silence. It is highlighted and portrayed beautifully. This all makes Fake It ‘Til You Break It even more powerful than just the love story between two high schoolers. Family issues, loneliness, liars and heartbreak created imperfect characters that got the HEA they deserved.
Meagan Brandy is just a wizard. Her book was pure perfection. It was the storyline that fitted so well with the characters. It were the events in the book that just created a perfect picture for romance readers. Her writing is sublime and never once did I question if I would have wanted it differently. Her words transported me straight into the world of Demi and Nico and my heart can’t let go of them.
If you haven’t read anything by Meagan Brandy yet then I would say the time is now. You want to join the fan club. YOU WANT IT. And you can start with Fake It ‘Til You Break It. Your love for romance books will only grow and we all need a sparkle of Meagan Brandy’s writing in our lives.
Fake It ‘Til You Break It was such an amazing read!! I love love love Nico, he was sexy, cocky, swoony and alpha AF!!! Demi was sweet and just an awesome girl! Nico and Demi are extremely hotttt together. I could not get enough of those two!! This is definitely a must read!!!
AH! Meagan killed me with this book! Oh my gosh.
Fake It Til’ You Break It was everything I didn’t know I needed, Just kidding, I knew I needed it because Meagan Brandy wrote it.
“We’re Nothing, as fake as the smile I’ll wear today.”
I am so in love with these characters and this story.
Demi is one badass chick. I loved how confident she was. Demi is definitely one of my favorite heroines that Meagan has written. And Nico, I meannn, how can you not love the dude? Though, he’s not perfect, that’s for sure. Lol. But that is just another reason that I loved this book. These characters are amazing, flaws and all.
“There is no preparing for a guy like him.”
Ugh, and the plot. It had me on the edge the whole time. You know a book is great when it can cause you actual anxiety, or feelings at all, haha. And I was FULL of feelings the entire time.
Something about Meagans writing just draws you right in and keeps you hooked the entire book.
It really isn’t very often that books can do that for me anymore. I get into them and enjoy them, but you know those ones that just suck you in completely, and you just can’t/don’t want to put the book down for anything?! Yeah. That is exactly what my reading experience was like with FITYBI.
“Fake. Fake. Fake. So, why does it feel so real?”
Ugh, I just can’t fully explain all of the aspects that I loved about this book, because spoilers, so just do yourself a favor and read this book!
Fake It Til’ You Break It has amazing characters, delicious tension, and a story that will keep you captivated the entire time. It is not to be missed.
*ARC received from the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
5 amazing stars for Fake It ‘Til You Break It by Meagan Brandy. I am a huge fan of Meagan Brandy and this book is a great example why. While I would consider this a enemies to lovers romance, it covers a lot of other genres at the same time. Compared to Meagan’s other books this is more of a slow burn than them but that just adds to the emotions of the story. Nico and Demi are really perfect for each other, too bad they just don’t realize it. Demi is a dancer who really isn’t into relationships. I would call her a little bit of a nerd but a hot nerd. Nico is the popular alpha bad boy player. I would say a complete alpha male and all that comes with that. While, Nico and Demi may seem like total opposites but maybe they are more alike than they know. I love the angst and the drama in this series.
This book is filled with different troupes and I love that. These two characters will stick with you for awhile. Great job on this great read Meagan Brandy.
They aren’t quite enemies, they definitely aren’t friends, they just mutually avoid all possible contact with each other, that is until Nico’s hair brained scheme to make the school believe they are a couple. Demi although hesitant, agrees.
Hold on tight because this is a roller coaster ride with numerous loop the loops !!! The angst, the drama, and the chemistry will have you on edge from beginning to end.
I loved Demi, she’s sassy, says what she thinks and takes no prisoners !!! Despite the issue’s shes dealing with she’s got a heart of gold!!
Nico’s amazing, but you really do need to get to know him, and trust me, its easy to see this man is a keeper despite his outward appearances.
I don’t feel i can tell you much more without giving away a story that you really need to read, it definitely didn’t take me long to fall into the vortex of their world, and i was consumed and didn’t want to leave it !! This author definitely has a talent to give you all the feels and makes the characters so realistic! I must admit that fake relationships aren’t always my favourite, but this book is so much more, its unique, its fresh, its fun, its brimming over with the feels and without a doubt a book for your top shelf !!! I loved love loved it !!! Just READ IT !!
Wow! That was one angsty rollercoaster ride of a book! I loved it. Nico was such a jerk to her, and I didn’t see the twist coming. I thought I knew what was coming. I didn’t. I loved Demi. She was working her butt off to earn her spot in school and in dance. She was a warrior. Demi fell hard for him. This was a slow burn that kept my attention for days. It was very well written, and I loved that everyone worked thru their issues. Nico deserved to have a life, and I loved that both families pulled together. I loved their friends. It did remind me of high school. Her group of close friends, and the boyfriends. I laughed out loud at some of their antics. I can’t wait for everyone to read so we can talk about it!
Meagan throws it down field AGAIN!!!! Such a phenomenal story! I dont think anyone could have done this story any better! Demi and Nico are two lonely people who pretend to be with eachother to get something else. These two are now my favorite characters from Meagan! Nico the allstar jock with the broody personality and Demi the straight A student. Their Chemistry teacher makes them be partners when Demi really wants Alex who’s as smart as she is. Dont judge a book by its cover because you’ll be surprised what you find on the inside!
I recieved an ARC in exchange for a honest review.
Every time I read a Meagan Brandy book I know I’m going to want to add another book boyfriend to my list and Nico Sykes was no exception. Like on mu swoon.
Though your heart breaks and you want to give Demi a hug most of the time you can’t help but laugh at her insane group of girlfriends. They will have you roaring with laughter while you wait for Demi and Nico get their acts together to take the fake and make it real.
It comes as no surprise that I couldn’t put this book down and that I’m sad that it’s over. Loved it so very much.
Nico & Demi were awesome. Not only was their dislike for one another awesome but you could feel the attraction they had for one another. This book takes place in high school but it is far from YA, so don’t go in expecting a clean high school romance. It had a lot of adult themes and o loved it. As far as plots go; this one hooked me and kept me reading even when I had to do work. It had that fake relationship theme with opposites attract and a little bit of hate to love. It stayed on my mind when I really had to stop because I needed to know if these two got their HEA. This author has quickly became one that I watch, and I can’t wait to see what she writes next. 4 star #2OCCJD
Phenomenal story telling! This story was so much fun. You can’t help but love the characters. You feel their pain and their passion. I took my time with this one I didn’t want it to end. This book is a must read for anyone who enjoys High School Romance. Meagan Brandy
***5 “Only a matter of time!!!” stars***
“You don’t have to be looking to find the best fucking thing for you.
Sometimes all you have to do is open your eyes and realize it found you first.”
A strange thing really!!! I’m drawn toward Meagan Brandy’s books like a moth to a flame and even though she is burning me down every single time, i just can’t seem to stay away and i don’t ever want to!!!
There isn’t a book of hers that it doesn’t draw me into it and swallow me whole…
And i’m loving when something like that is happening…
I love all the drama, the angst and the refreshing touch that she is providing me with through her writing.
And this book wasn’t an exception and i had so many expectations of her after the Brayshaw series and she met them all!!!
“Who am I kidding… there is no preparing for a guy like him.
Fake feelings or not.”
Guys, it’s time for you to meet Demi and Nico…
Two wonderful kids with many parental issues that are about to fake date… Or not??? Ugh???
Well, i loved these two very much…
Nico was the broody, silent guy who is making you hot and bother just because he exists and Demy was so carefree and wonderful when the opportunity to be like that was showing up…
These two used to spoke to each other some years ago, after all they are neighbors, but then Nico stopped every interaction with Demy and life just go on…
“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.”
“Seems the boy knows you better than you think.”
Does he?
Now, they are becoming partners at school and even though, Demy is not very happy with this arrangement, she can’t do anything for that…
And since that moment, Nico seems to be everywhere around her and he is proposing a strange arrangement that will benefit both of them…
She will win the one that she wants and he is claiming that he has his own reasons…
Will this fake dating will be beneficial after all or it will comfuse things furthermore???
“You’re supposed to act like you want me. That is your job.”
After a moment I nod, reiterating what he said to me before, “Make people believe this.”
He shakes his head, reaching up to tuck a loose piece of my hair behind my ear.
“No?”
“No,” he confirms. “Not people… Me. Make me believe it, D.”
“When I think of her, I want more.
When I touch her, I hate to stop.
When I look at her, I see mine.
I need her to feel the same.”
I loved Demy very much… She had her own issues to face, but she was always so nice and easygoing… I loved how she were with her friends… and I liked how devoted she was to dancing…
I also liked how she was when she was with Nico…
Nico had serious problems in his life… And he didn’t want to drag Demy or anyone into them…
He just needed his peace, but he is about to lose it… once and for all.
I love how well he was playing this game… I liked how he tricked Demy to participate…
And even though he wasn’t admitting it, he had so much things to gain from this arrangement… and that was showing through out the book all the time… Slip of the tongue, i guess!!!
“My little Pixie… An elusive unattainable creature. Can hardly see it. Can’t possibly catch it… Could never keep it.”
“This is a problem because I no longer want to fake date Nico. I sort of want to keep him.”
Well, i loved this story and this couple very much…
I loved the intensity and the connection between them…
I loved how beautiful they were fitting together…
I even loved their stubborness and bad decisions…
I loved the feels and the anticipation that i was having through out the reading process…
And I loved their friends very much!!!
“Even if we had to fake it to make it, I was sure of…”
“Even when you had no fuckin’ clue… you were my baby.”
Oh no!!! Don’t you dare to think that i loved everyone in here…
There were persons that i hated with all my guts and that i would love to put some sense inside their shitty heads several times!!!
Bahaha… But that’s the beauty of reading!!! To love and to hate so intensely!!!
“I need to distance myself of Nico because…
When he says it’s time to break, I just might.
He and I, we’re nothing.
Fake as the smile I’ll wear today.”
***I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC copy of this book.***
Nico and Demi are off the chart hot. Lana~White Hot Reads
This book pulls at all your heart strings. It took me back to a place where friendship, jealousy, firsts and love happens. The book was so real to how high school life can be and is. Nico is the hot, sexy broody football player while Demi is the fun loving talented dancer who decide to “fake” their relationship but all the while you see something else happening.
Fake it Till You Break It is a high school story with wonderful characters and an enticing plot. This author is magic when she writes, there’s something about her stories that pull me in, devour me, and leave me completely satisfied.
If you have read her Brayshaw series you know what you’re in for. If you’re new, hold on, this ride is fast paced. For me it was a lighter read then Brayshaw but more tension filled as the focus is strictly on Demi and Nico (and that is all you need here.)
Demi and Nico are amazing together and from page one I was enthralled in their relationship. The passion, though not always admitted was felt in every action. There is a twist that will leave your guessing until the end and my oh my it’s a dozy!
This is a slow burn story that takes its time and then proceeded to burn everything in it’s path with passion and desire. It get’s HOT!! I received an ARC and I am leaving an honest review. 4.5 stars.
This book was so amazing! It was everything I knew it would be and more! I couldn’t put it down! I loved it so much! Nico and Demi are everything! Nico will make you fall in love with him before you know its happening! Meagan has done it again! You will not be disappointed!!