4.5 'adorkable' stars! 
 "Ironically, Alan's family is so wealthy that I wouldn't be surprised to find out that somewhere along the line he's related toa duke. It would explain why he walks around like he's got stick up his ass (hey, I'm dating the guy, I'm allowed to make fun of his posture,) 
 I knew from the moment I read those lines that this book was going to be funny and enjoyable. Amanda Newland was the opposite of what everyone thought she was. She always had to act like she was someone she wasn't just to try and fit in or to please her parents. All she ever wanted to do was become an author and release the book that she's worked so hard on + being the best in her college class. She wanted nothing more to prove everyone who doubted her wrong but how could she do that if she was assigned partners with someone who didn't take anything seriously? Put women before everything? And who she hated? 
 Blake Crawford was a British (I love British accents, sorry) cocky, blunt, assertive, funny, ambitious, charming, had a big heart, and everything Amanda thought he wasn't (besides the cocky part). Everyone thought he didn't take anything serious, was a player, liar, and just dumb. Even though he was about half those things, Blake had a good head on his shoulders. He wants the same thing that Amanda wanted; to ace their assignment and pass the class, not deal with each other, and to finish the books that they've been separately working on for awhile. Later after they finish the assignment they were assigned, and Blake comes up with an idea that includes Amanda. The idea Blake comes up with leads to secrets, but everyone knows secrets are meant to be found out? Or are they? 
 Amanda was an easy to like character. She was a nerd but spoke up for herself and was witty. I enjoyed seeing her grow throughout the novel and how she learned to try and not be a 'stick in the mud.' 
 "I knew it. She's a nerd on the streets but a freak in the sheets" 
 Blake, my dark-haired, blue-eyed dimpled English love. It was hard not to love Blake, especially with the personality he had. He knew how to have a good time, charm his way out of things but my favorite characteristic trait that surprised me that he had was that he had such a big heart. I loved it! 
 When he doesn't answer I crouch down beside him. 
 "Look, I know you don't want to talk about it and that's fine, but when you do want to talk about it, I'm here for you, okay?" I put my hand on his shoulder and squeeze. "Okay?" 
 Finally he nods. 
 "Tell you what, we'll do whatever you want to do for the rest of the day." 
 He glances at me shyly before shoving his glasses up his nose. "For real?" 
 I hesitate, not sure what I'm getting myself into. 
 "For real. I could dress up and we could wage a battle. You know I was thinking of you the other week and I bought some fun props for us to use.Elf ears, witch makeup, a new sword." 
 "Really?" Now he's excited. 
 "Just for you buddy," I tell him. 
 Amanda and Blake together was a friendship/relationship filled with hilarious banter. I liked that their relationship wasn't fast or slow but just right. Amanda wouldn't be Amanda without Blake and Blake wouldn't be Blake without Amanda. They fit just right together. Excuse my language but THEY ARE FUCKING HOT TOGETHER (I won't lie and say I didn't get turned on by some parts)! I loved how I could feel the tension between them! Blake made them hotter ESPECIALLY after the library scene! Like, who wouldn't want that!? 
 He grabs both my wrists, the book dropping to my feet, and raises them above my head so I'm gripping the bookshelves, my back still to him. 
 "Just hold on," he whispers gruffly. 
 Blake added to the book boyfriend list? 
 All in all, this was a great read, and I recommend it. This was my first read by Karina Halle, and it makes me excited for the other books that I will now be reading from her! 
 Side Note: Fluffy was my favorite character! ;) 
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