The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

The Hating Game

by Sally Thorne

'The next Sophie Kinsella.' Bustle

'Charming, self-deprecating, quick-witted and funny.' The New York Times

NEMESIS (n) 
1) An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome
2) A person's undoing
3) Joshua Templeman

Lucy Hutton, professional 'nice girl', prides herself on being loved by everyone at work - except for imposing, impeccably attired Joshua Templeman.

Trapped together in the world's shiniest shared office, they've become entrenched in an addictive rivalry. There's the Staring Game, The Mirror Game, The HR Game. Lucy can't let Joshua beat her at anything, especially when a huge promotion comes up for grabs.

This is her chance to finally get the better of the man she can't seem to get out of her office, or her head. If Lucy wins, she'll be Joshua's boss. If she loses, she'll resign. The race is on - and the real games have only just begun...

'A brilliant, biting, hilarious new voice. The Hating Game will take the romcom world by storm. One of the best I've read, ever.' Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author

'An addictive, dazzling debut. The Hating Game is bursting at the seams with love (and hate) and heart.'Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author

'Deliciously fun and super sexy, Sally Thorne's The Hating Game stole my life for two days. I couldn't put it down until Lucy and Josh's all-consuming hateship changed into a tentative friendship and then a juicy, tender, adorable love.' Valerie Frankel, bestselling author of Four of a Kind

'Funny, smart, fresh, and thoroughly enjoyable from the first delicious page to the last. I highly recommend.' Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on

4 of 5 stars

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From all the prior reviews I read, I expected this to be a super slapstick rom-com, but it really had a lot more depth than that. Initially, I was annoyed that we did not get Josh's perspective, but as the story played out, I realized that all the reveals about Josh were so much more impactful, because I had not been in his head. I found him to be the more interesting character, because he was not an open book. You had to work for everything you got from him, but it was worth it. Lucy was cute, quirky, and somewhat neurotic. I loved how Josh could "handle" her. The two together were sparks, fire, and heat. I loved the banter, and loved it even more when it moved into those sweet and tender moments.

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