The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

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Super cute!!!. I absolutely loved this book. It’s definitely worth a read!

Obsessed with this. This so the best romcom I have read in years. So funny and swoony, it is running through my head all the time now.

Love it. No drama, so fun to read. A real joy!

In LOVE!. I feel like this is a modern day version of Pride and Prejudice! I loved the characters and I also loved the movie. I kind of hope there will be a second book. In any case, this is one of my favorite books now and will be reading it again and again!

My heart. One of the best enemy to lovers books I’ve read!

I don’t give five stars often. When this book was all over social a while ago, I kind of ignored it. I’d been burned by bookstagram before and I wasn’t ready to believe this book was everything it was cracked up to be. Fast forward to earlier this year when I see the hating game on Hulu. I watched it and absolutely loved it. I loved Josh and Lucy and I wanted more of them. But reading the book when you know how it ends is hard so I put it off again. I know. You’d think I’d have learned my lesson by now. So a couple days ago I bought the ebook. I finished it in record time (would have been sooner if sleep and taking care of my family weren’t a thing) and it was so much better than I could have imagined. It’s longer more drawn out. The author knows how to build and build and BUILD sexual tension. My goodness. It was amazing. And it differs from the films enough that it kept me guessing. I saw someone write in a review skip the book and watch the movie. Gonna go out on a limb and say that’s because this book doesn’t follow the traditional beats of a romance. That’s one of the things I truly loved about it. The film did well but it falls into those predictable beats.

Cute story. This book made me laugh out loud, and I thought it was a fun, easy read. However, the ending was very abrupt, and I was left a little confused. It seemed like the author was setting up for an epilogue or a final twist, but then got tired of writing.

Cornshow. Cornyyy

Very enjoyable. 100/10! Read this in less than a week and that was with self-control trying to prolong it!

Adorable. Shamelessly stayed up til 1am finishing this book. It’s the light hearted, adorable, heartfelt story I needed. Absolutely love and highly recommend

Good book. Light read

Fun and Playful. Enemies to Lovers, except it’s not. It’s very well written and only a little spice. Makes you fall in love with the characters from the first page.

Brilliant. The characters, the witty banter, the rivalry… I loved it so much.

Loved it. Worth it! I want a sequel.

Garbage. Save your money and watch a better film.

loved this. I honestly likes books more than movies but when it comes to this book I can’t help be love both of them equally . At first it was hard to get through the book but I am glad I stuck in here because It was amazing.

Good. Good book. Not heart wrenching but good

Made me miss seeing cute romances in the workplace. Lucy and Joshua spend their whole lives with each other... at work. It makes the workplace seem romantic in a time when everyone’s stuck at home. The little games they played were one of a kind. So clever and cute.

Amazing!. I loved everything about this book. The ending had an unexpected twist but I loved it. I wish there was a few more chapters to finish up the story line or jump a year or so into their new lives. Overall, it was a great read and I’d definitely read it again.

Love. I have read this book multiple times now, one of my absolute favorites!

Heeeyyy. Loooovveed the enemies to lovers tropes in this book but i want to know how their relationship develops after the book😫😫

It was an okay read. It was light hearted, and enjoyable to read. However the plot started to just kind of fall off in the end, but wasn’t too bad.

SO GOOD. I could not put this book down! Such a good book, 10/10 would recommend!!

Clear your schedule for the day!. So good I didn’t want it to end! Once I started I could not put it down.

It was cute.. It got a little too ridiculous at the end but still a cute and fast read.

Poorly written. This book seemed more like a first draft, or that it skipped the editing process. Within the first few pages, there are major character contradictions that let you know the hating facade would never be realistic. Many conversations between the main characters do not flow well and the author will even tell you “he’s always ready with a quick reply” but in the scene you’re ready, he doesn’t even have a retort to the last said comment. Issues like that drove me nuts.

Hilarious and Unexpected. I kept deciding if I needed to give this story one or five stars. And that’s mainly because you got the sense they were already in love at the start of the story. I mean it was 28 chapters and Im thinking to myself “Yas. My favorite trope. slow burn me to death!” But then it got hot and heavy in chapter 5!! Even though I found Lucy’s obliviousness to be a BIT unbelievable and I never got the sense of how big the publishing house was, and the sex scene was a little shorter, I found myself absolutely smitten with Josh and smiling like Lucy at the end. Great read.

Loved it!. Great read, excited for the movie, hope they do it justice.

forced. Felt drawn out and forced, why did they hate each other again? OH because they actually LIKE each other? Wouldn't call it the hating game if they didn't you know... hate

AMAZING. What an amazing book!! I couldn’t stop reading it

The Hating Game. Crossed this book on youtube as a audiobook and I am not much of a audiobook type of person. But this book completely changed that! This book is so good, if you are the type that likes funny, witty and romance THIS IS THE BOOK! I have been reading books since I was 13 both children, teens and adults. I can say that out of over 300 or so books this is my fave and i have reread and relistened to this book at least 5 times! PLUS THE MOVIE

Read it in about 24 hours!. Could not put it down

So fun. Great character chemistry!. I loved it. The chemistry between was electric! Which sometimes, I feel was a little wasted, but when the author did go for it, it was amazing. I couldn’t put it down.

My new favorite read. This book was impossible to put down! I was up until four in the morning reading and couldn’t get enough. My heart is breaking that we won’t get a second book!

Loved it!. I absolutely adored this movie, I’ll definitely do a rewatch!

The Hating Game = ❤️. This book will have you laughing from the first page to the last. I finished it in 2 days. It starts off incredibly well and SO funny- and doesn’t let up. Such a cute love story. If you’re thinking about buying it stop and just do it.

Classic Trope Hits Home. For enemies to lovers office romance, this is a classic. While some dialogue is overused, it is still a classic heart-string pulling romance centered on a young couple. 3.5 stars.

Hopeless Romantic. Highly recommend for those looking for a light read that will make your heart warm. Thorne’s writing style in this book feels like fresh air. She makes it effortless to never want to put this book down.

Had me in suspense. Enjoyed reading this book. It kept me intrigued and talking crap lol. These characters were intense. A must read. Movie comes out soon.

I read this book in 3 nights. Like how I titled this review, I could not put my iPad down for three consecutive nights. I fell asleep at 6 am every night/morning because this novel was amazing, and made my inner helplessly romantic self so overwhelmingly content. For three days, I would curl up in bed no later than 7, and stay up the whole night only to wake up at 8 to fulfill my off-duty college student daily tasks running on 5 cups of coffee. This is that once-in-a-blue-moon, special book that is so well-written, it is worth being sleep deprived for so long.

Great Enemies to Lovers. Oh this was really great. It had the dependability of a romance that yeah they’re gonna have a HEA but HOW are they gonna get there?! I think the romance cliches for genders were switched in this which I really loved! It’s not always the woman thats head over heels and chasing the guy the whole time or him that’s afraid of a relationship or love. Completely suggest this book for a laugh, some romance, enemies to lovers, only one bed, and all that good stuff.

3.6 Stars. Was an absolutely great stating but there was no reason for this book to be this long. I am still obsessed and do not all regret reading it. It was a fun read, just wish it had been a bit quicker.

This is a hard pass…. Save your $$. The hype over this book is unjustified. The prose is extremely difficult to get through and the internal dialog is torturous. The story line is rife with misogyny and archaic stigmas. It feels as if this was written by an adolescent. The main characters are vapid, juvenile, with no emotional maturity whatsoever. Never are you given any valid reason these two people would love or hate the other. Josh has muscles and Lucy is small (we get it). The protagonist has to be the worst part of the entire book. Her character is extremely unlikeable. Lucy is shallow, petulant and manipulative. Her endless whining and drama made it impossible to finish the book. Save your money. There are better cheaper books out there.

The best. This is one of the best romance novels of all time. I was devastated when I watched the movie because it can’t begin to compare. Please read the book before watching the movie, don’t let it ruin it for you!!

Love, love, love. Witty banter, enemies to lovers. Loved the movie the book was even better!

AMAZINGGGG. I feel completely in love with the characters. There were some captivating plot twists about the characters. I couldn’t put the book down.

Good beach read. Funny witty and great . Read it twice , the book is better than the movie. And no political agenda which is nice. Loved it.

Amazing book!. I watched the movie first and then had to read the book…the movie doesn’t do the book justice !! It’s witty and hot, such a spicy story that keeps you on your toes. A thousand percent recommend.

LOVED IT. Best book I’ve read in a long time. The writing was lovely. I fell in love with all the characters

oh my gawd. I wasn’t sure how this was going to end, but i enjoyed this book very much. a great read and i loved the ending.

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Couldn’t put it down. So good, I read it in one day. I do wish we would get a little more at the end, but I’ll live

Fantastic. I was a little reluctant to read this book but I’m so glad I did! It took a while for me to get into her writing style as it hops around a lot but by the 5th chapter I was hooked. I liked the flirty dynamic between Josh and Lucy and how they end up being an example of a healthy, real relationship. I liked that both Josh and Lucy become deep characters that truly understand and see each other. I also enjoyed the way Lucy’s mind worked. Overall it was endearing and heartening.

Loved it. What a great read! I couldn’t put it down!

Best book!. I finished this book in a day, I couldn’t put it down. Great story, amazing characters and really funny. I will definitely be reading this again.

I’m obsessed!. This book floored me. I expected a predictable “hate to love” budding romance novel but this was so much more. The characters are so lovable and the writing it beautiful! I think this took me a whole two days to read; I couldn’t put it down! Can’t wait to see what else Sally Thorne releases!

Smouldering. A nice quick read but very enjoyable. Well written with comedic interludes. Perfect beach read.

The Hating Game. The beginning was great and very interesting but the story got lost and characters were forgotten about. I’m disappointed I wasted my time and money on this book.

Meh. This book was a giant tease and seemed way too far fetched. It was annoying at times how Josh just knew exactly what Lucy was thinking, right down to her computer password. I love a good romance novel but this was hardly believable, even for the most amorous. I found the ending was abrupt and didn’t tie up all story lines. If it was all meant to be implied at the end, then I don’t know why it was mentioned at all in the story line. The entire book was between two rivals fighting for a promotion and yet we don’t even know if Lucy got it. So strange.

Love this book!!. I can actually read this over and over, such a cute, happy story.

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Totally addicted!. I’ve read this book four times now and I love it more every time. It’s a really really great and slightly unusual love story. The writing is EXCELLENT and Lucy (main character) is incredibly funny!!

Cheesy, but made my heart smile. While this book makes your heart speed up, goosebumps rise, and your toes to tingle in some portions, other portions I find incredibly cheesy. The nickname was cute the first 20 times but after it was mentioned for the 45th time I was over it!!!!! I also don’t love how often we’re reminded that she’s tiny and small and he’s big and masculine. Overall a good book but dialogue is cheesy and conversations seem as though they take place in a high school instead of a CEO’s office.

Astonished. I have read thousands of romance novels in every sub genre imaginable. None - not a single one - has been written quite like this one. It took my breath away. I felt like I was holding my breath from the first page till the last. This will be one of those books I re-read hundreds of times before I die.

Kept waiting for it to get better.. I had high hopes!

Such a great read. My all time favorite book! I couldn’t put it down

So fun. Great character chemistry!. I loved it. The chemistry between was electric! Which sometimes, I feel was a little wasted, but when the author did go for it, it was amazing. I couldn’t put it down.

I’m wrecked. Usually it takes a lot for me to get so worked up about a book, and it is normally a several-book series and I’m so immersed that I feel like the main character. But The Hating Game wrecked my soul. It blew my brain to bits. I am sitting in the after-the-ending haze and I have goosebumps alighting all over random parts of my body. My calf, my scalp, my left buttcheek. I’m speechless and almost completely comatose. I’ve never loved a book so fiercely, so fast, and so completely. This Author has a new lifelong fan. I can’t wait to read literally anything else she writes, even if it’s her grocery list.

Perfect office enemies to lovers book. Amazing banter, many steamy scenes, cute ending, your heart strings will pull at many of the lines, and even through I wasn’t into office romances this WAS PERFECT.

I am just obsessed with this book. I will summarize by saying I just love josh and Lucy so much! Omg I wish I could read it for the first time all over again. This is one of those books that holds a soft spot in your heart and you always want to re-read a crazy amount. Man I really hope the movie does it justice. Sally Thorne I love you.

The best. I’ve been looking for a new book and this was it, it met all of my expectations!!!

Love It!. One of my favorite books! I read in one sitting!

One of my all-time favorites!!. It was hard to find another book to live up to The Hating Game after reading it. I DIDN’T WANT IT TO END!! One of the best enemies to lovers troupe that I highly recommend!!

New Favorite, Hands Down. If you want to get caught looking like an idiot, smiling while reading a book (basically throughout the entirety of it), this is the one for you. My all time favorite book was Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover (who am I kidding, all her books are amazing), but The Hating Game quickly took that #1 spot. I could not put it down, I read it in less than 12 hours nearly nonstop, and never wanted it to end. The banter between these two characters is hilarious, the slow(ish) burn built anticipation and angst, but I never became frustrated wanting to rush to the “good part”. The entire book is the good part. Seriously, read this. Right now. But only if you have a day to spare... good luck putting this one down. 😉

Funny, cute, sexy all in one. it’ll keep you entertained. thats for sure.

Amazing. SO GOOD. One of my favorite books.

Not good…. Honestly why are there so many good reviews? This was a great plot but the writing was so awful- half the descriptions of scenes didn’t make sense. I got about 80% through us before I no longer cared about the ending, the writing is so rough to get through.

a story I want for myself. This book genuinely made me laugh and cry along with them. It’s a realistic and charismatic dynamic while the smart-assery keeps it alive.

read this right now. hey you. reading this review. yea you. buy this book and pull am all nighter reading it. you wont regret it.

Loved this book!. This book just remind me of just how much of a hopeless romantic I really am! I only wish she had if Lucy got the job or not, but otherwise I ABSOLUTEY loved this book

Cute, funny & sexy. Great chemistry, super fun to read. Was not disappointed.

Obsessed. One of my favorite romantic comedy books ever. Finished it so quickly, obsessed with Josh and Lucy!

So Feel Good. This book gave me all the feels. I freaking loved it. It made me laugh out loud. It made me so, so happy. I literally felt like I could float after reading this.

The hating game. I loved this book so much. It seriously kept me up. 10/10 would recommend

Awesome. Awesome story!! Finished in 2 days, I couldn’t put the book down! Completely in love with this story. Can’t wait for the movie.

As good as everyone says it is. And that’s high, high praise!

Cool easy romance. It was a light—fun romantic book, I did enjoy the character development and the idea of competing in a game ending in love as a winner.

Read this book!. I’ve always stayed away from romance novels but I loved each and every page. I never wanted it to end. Cute, sexy, sweet, and loved the tone!

AMAZING BOOK. I loved it the characters had so much chemistry it had me on the edge of my seat.

Meh. It was over hyped and so slow I skipped so many chapters out of boredom

The Hating Game. I’ve re-read this book a few times, my favorite so far and I read a lot.

Love love love. I’ve read over 250 books so far this year and this is BY FAR my favorite one. The banter is incredible and their chemistry is insane 😩 wish there were more!!

Hilarious and adorable.. Absolutely loved this.

AMAZING!!. 5/5 would recommend!! Not into reading(trying to though lol) and this book is definitely worth it!!!

He was in the back room. Hey baby I’m bout to go to bed

Astonishing. This is the book that got me into reading. Now I can’t go back. It’s funny, steamy, and my personal favorite of going from hate to love. Two polar opposites, but you know what they say opposites attract. If you loved this book, I recommend “Fix Her Up” by Tessa Bailey.

I loved it!. I loved it so much I finished it in two days!! It’s so funny and witty I wish she would write a part two!

The Review.. I love the cuteness of this book🥰🥰🥰 I love how they both act as an anchor each other. I love the fact that the female protagonist melts the heart of the big bad wolf. I love everything about this book. They way it was written, the dialogue, and the characters. I love how incredibly bold Lucy is to anything. Especially the scene where she stood up for Josh. Oh gosh, I wish I had a Josh. I know I’m being redundant using love, but that’s the only word that can be articulated when thinking about this book. I only wish it was longer or had a sequel!!

Good read. Usually I like fantasy more than pure romance but this book made me change my mind. I fell in love with this funny, cute, and sometimes sexy book. I have to say that I didn’t appreciate how the author kept pointing out how small and short the main character was compared to the muscular and tall love interest, but it is probably my bias since I am a fairly tall girl. I read this book in one day and could not put it down. The first chapter may seem slow but push through. You won’t regret this book! P.S. If you are looking for amazing writing, this is not your book. I liked the plot but the writing sometimes felt undeveloped.

Really good !. I really enjoyed the story and the spice ! Some parts were frustrating and cringey but that goes w the territory lol. Love them sm 😭❤️

Okay. I had really Hugh hopes before starting this book. The vast majority of reviews for this book absolutely raved about it, saying how it was so good and blah blah blah. I was disappointed to say the least. The book in theory seemed good because it’s the common trope of enemies to lovers deal, but it just wasn’t doing it for me. It was just I think too unconvincing too me idk I just found it lacking and then your at the end and it’s like how did I get there.Also there are some plot holes. Overall the story was fine it just want what I was expecting and lacking in areas.

Clever and engaging. Romance novels with good tension and banter between H and h are always a hit for me. Both characters are funny , sexy and likable with steady growth and understanding. Some explicit sex but definitely not the major part of the story line and relationship.

Don’t quit too soon!. It took me a handful of chapters to really get into it - so much that I would forget what was going on when it had been less than 24 hours since I last read. But man what a comeback - had me laughing out loud and holding my breath until the last page. Please give us a sequel!!!

ilove. yessss

So sweet!. No doubt one of my favorites! Absolutely loved it.

My New Favorite Book. Witty, Sweet, Sexy, and Smart— These words could describe the main characters or the entire book itself. Wonderfully slow-burn pacing, deliciously eloquent writing, and hot romance. What more could you want from a book? I’ve never read a book where I could feel the love as palpable as I did while reading this. The yearning, the passion, and the quick wit.. I constantly felt like I was interrupting a genuine private moment between Lucy and Josh. I couldn’t stop myself from turning the pages, I laughed (cackled), cried (sobbed), and found myself not wanting the story to end! Loved this book, can’t wait to read more from Sally Thorne.

Best book ever. I laughed, I cried and just felt happy from reading the book ! ❤️

Smart, quick-paced romantic comedy. Read it — you won’t be disappointed

Yes!!. The book his hilarious, and for one, the “nemesis” love interest of this trope is not an arrogant unlike able jerk!

Love Love Love. If you love romance stories, like I do, this is definitely the book for you!

I really enjoyed this book!. I love how it ended! i love how the author really wraps everything up. The writing itself is incredible. SO much happened and it was well thought out :3 ----- - - this might be a little spoiler-ish. The only thing i didn't like about this book was the fact that he was "so big" and she was "so tiny" kept being repeated. i dont know, it kind of weirded me out when he said "i love how tiny you are". didn't sit right with me. being short myself, yes, everyone calls you small but i feel like it was overused.