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The Hating Game
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bookshelves: re-reads, i-fell-in-love, 6-star-reads, reread-worthy
Nov 20, 2017
bookshelves: re-reads, i-fell-in-love, 6-star-reads, reread-worthy
Read 5 times. Last read August 20, 2023 to August 24, 2023.
5th reread and I’m still, and will probably never, be bored by this book. Had me losing my mind all over again. Obsessed is not enough of a word.
Joshua Templeman will forever remain the main blueprint.
And now for some peak! romance quotes. That hurt my feelings, quite frankly. Well, this whole book did. 🥲
“He makes words like intimacy seem inadequate.”
“I’d have to be a thousand years old to forget the way he kisses me. It’s the fresh new bud of something that could one day be something remarkable…”
“I love the energy we create between us when we banter like this. It’s the most intense sensation of pleasure, knowing he’ll always have the perfect response ready. I’ve never known anyone like him; as addictive to talk to as he is to kiss.”
*sobs in single*
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Reread x4. My feelings for this are still as intense as the first time I read it. It’ll always be one of the best stories I’ve read.
I’m so emotional. 😪
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ORIGINAL REVIEW.
I'm currently at work and I cannot, for the life of me, stop thinking about this book. It's only been a day, but I thought about it constantly before I went to bed, whilst in bed. I thought about it on my way to work and now, whilst I'm at work.
It is safe to say that this book will be going on my all-time favourites list. I feel like it's been a while since I loved a book so ferociously, where I thought each page of it was pretty much perfect.
And it's the author's debut novel. What?!
Going into this, I wasn't expecting much other than a cute, love story. But the story has become absolutely ingrained in me, heart and soul. I got what I wanted and much more.
I don't know whether there's even much point in telling you the premise of the book itself. Or reviewing it. My feelings towards it are intense and irrational, if you haven’t gathered that already. I think it's one of the best love stories that I've had the pleasure of reading. It's hilarious, heart-warming and the development of it all is spot-on. So well done! I cannot recommend it enough.
Initial review/reaction!
WOW! OMG! WHAT DID I JUST READ?! I AM NOT FUNCTIONING RIGHT NOW! MY HEART IS ON THE VERGE OF FAILING.
I feel like I can die happy right now. Actually, scratch that. Once I've experienced me some Josh Templeman myself, then I can die happy, because goddamn that man!
Books like these are exactly why I have stupidly high expectations in men. In relationships in general. I’m doomed!
And books like these are exactly why I ADORE reading.
Joshua Templeman will forever remain the main blueprint.
And now for some peak! romance quotes. That hurt my feelings, quite frankly. Well, this whole book did. 🥲
“He makes words like intimacy seem inadequate.”
“I’d have to be a thousand years old to forget the way he kisses me. It’s the fresh new bud of something that could one day be something remarkable…”
“I love the energy we create between us when we banter like this. It’s the most intense sensation of pleasure, knowing he’ll always have the perfect response ready. I’ve never known anyone like him; as addictive to talk to as he is to kiss.”
*sobs in single*
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Reread x4. My feelings for this are still as intense as the first time I read it. It’ll always be one of the best stories I’ve read.
I’m so emotional. 😪
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ORIGINAL REVIEW.
I'm currently at work and I cannot, for the life of me, stop thinking about this book. It's only been a day, but I thought about it constantly before I went to bed, whilst in bed. I thought about it on my way to work and now, whilst I'm at work.
It is safe to say that this book will be going on my all-time favourites list. I feel like it's been a while since I loved a book so ferociously, where I thought each page of it was pretty much perfect.
And it's the author's debut novel. What?!
Going into this, I wasn't expecting much other than a cute, love story. But the story has become absolutely ingrained in me, heart and soul. I got what I wanted and much more.
I don't know whether there's even much point in telling you the premise of the book itself. Or reviewing it. My feelings towards it are intense and irrational, if you haven’t gathered that already. I think it's one of the best love stories that I've had the pleasure of reading. It's hilarious, heart-warming and the development of it all is spot-on. So well done! I cannot recommend it enough.
Initial review/reaction!
WOW! OMG! WHAT DID I JUST READ?! I AM NOT FUNCTIONING RIGHT NOW! MY HEART IS ON THE VERGE OF FAILING.
I feel like I can die happy right now. Actually, scratch that. Once I've experienced me some Josh Templeman myself, then I can die happy, because goddamn that man!
Books like these are exactly why I have stupidly high expectations in men. In relationships in general. I’m doomed!
And books like these are exactly why I ADORE reading.
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Reading Progress
September 28, 2017
– Shelved as:
to-read
September 28, 2017
– Shelved
November 20, 2017
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Started Reading
November 20, 2017
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42.15%
"The sexual tension.
The cuteness overload.
Their conversations!
I. Cannot. Deal."
page
153
The cuteness overload.
Their conversations!
I. Cannot. Deal."
November 20, 2017
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Finished Reading
February 2, 2018
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Started Reading
February 2, 2018
– Shelved as:
re-reads
February 2, 2018
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0.0%
"Rereading with Zain because we're trash for this book AND FUCKIN JOSH! 😭😍"
page
0
February 4, 2018
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47.66%
"“The art of holding hands is underrated and it's embarrassing how much this simple act has me nearly breathless.”
I'm gone. 😭😩"
page
173
I'm gone. 😭😩"
February 5, 2018
– Shelved as:
i-fell-in-love
February 5, 2018
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Finished Reading
January 6, 2019
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Started Reading
January 6, 2019
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23.14%
"“Underneath that T-shirt is a body that could fog an elderly librarian’s glasses.”"
page
84
January 9, 2019
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Finished Reading
November 13, 2021
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Started Reading
November 14, 2021
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20.94%
"The plan is to read this as slow as possible. I’m falling for this book all over again."
page
76
November 17, 2021
– Shelved as:
6-star-reads
November 17, 2021
– Shelved as:
reread-worthy
November 17, 2021
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Finished Reading
August 20, 2023
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Started Reading
August 22, 2023
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23.14%
"“Underneath that T-shirt is a body that could fog an elderly librarian’s glasses.”"
page
84
August 22, 2023
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46.01%
"“There’s a bookcase lining an entire wall. […] I’m intensely relieved by this. What would I have done if he turned out to be a beautiful illiterate?”"
page
167
August 24, 2023
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Finished Reading
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I ADVISE YOU LET THIS HIGH TAKE CONTROL! ITS THE BEST FEELING EVER! You’ll be giggling absently at work remembering this book and people will look at you funny, shh I speak from experience.
Mel wrote: "*Sending help* :)"😂😂 I don't even know what kind of help it is that I need, but thank you!! 😘
Zain wrote: "I ADVISE YOU LET THIS HIGH TAKE CONTROL! ITS THE BEST FEELING EVER! You’ll be giggling absently at work remembering this book and people will look at you funny, shh I speak from experience."I'm letting this high I'm on run wild right now, because controlling it would be stupid! HOW CAN I BE IN LOVE WITH FICTIONAL CHARACTER SO MUCH?!!!! And LOLLLL!! I feel like I'll be doing the same exact thing. 😂
Girl, your reading updates today were already a joy to read, so now I can't wait for your review! It seems like this book is a wild ride from start to finish! ❤️😂
I know right?! I’ll now forever be waiting for my own Joshua Templeman to banter with.
Puck wrote: "Girl, your reading updates today were already a joy to read, so now I can't wait for your review! It seems like this book is a wild ride from start to finish! ❤️😂"Right now I am absolutely incapable of writing a review, but I'll definitely try. At some point lol but know that it is worth a read. It's not your typical kind of love story. 😍
Esmée wrote: "I know right?! I’ll now forever be waiting for my own Joshua Templeman to banter with."ME TOO!!!! Gosh, it's insane how much I adore him! 😭😍
Kael wrote: "SAME oh my goodness this book slayed me."I feel like I'm gonna be slayed forever! I feel so dysfunctional right now lol 😂
YAYAYAY I LOVED THIS BOOK AS WELL!!! :))
i am so glad you liked it as much as i did <3
a-series-of-suwen wrote: "YAYAYAY I LOVED THIS BOOK AS WELL!!! :))"I'm obsessed! OBSESSED!!
lucie wrote: "i am so glad you liked it as much as i did <3"Wasn't it the best reading experience ever?!! I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Warda wrote: "lucie wrote: "i am so glad you liked it as much as i did Wasn't it the best reading experience ever?!! I thoroughly enjoyed it!"
it's the second cutest book i've ever read!!
lucie wrote: "Warda wrote: "lucie wrote: "i am so glad you liked it as much as i did Wasn't it the best reading experience ever?!! I thoroughly enjoyed it!"
it's the second cutest book i've ever read!!"
What's the first?!!! :D
im so happy you love this book too!! its one of my fav romcom book!!! Lucy and Josh are my fav OTP ever exsist on book
Hw did u finish it soo fast!!!! Wonderful review babe!!!!! Now u can see what all the fuss is about right....
Brenda wrote: "im so happy you love this book too!! its one of my fav romcom book!!! Lucy and Josh are my fav OTP ever exsist on book"Seriously the best OTP!!!! They're rivalling Rhys and Feyre right now lol and every other bookish couple 😆
Dilinna wrote: "Hw did u finish it soo fast!!!! Wonderful review babe!!!!! Now u can see what all the fuss is about right...."THANK YOUUU!! 💕 Quite frankly I was addicted. I refused to do anything else till I devoured this book. It deserved my full attention lol 😆😍😍😍 I LOVED IT SO SO MUCH AND YES I TOTALLY GET IT NOW!! It deserves so much more hype!
Yes, I really need to read this one!
I FREAKING LOVE THIS BOOK
Crumb wrote: "Yes, I really need to read this one!"You do!!!! Every bookworm needs it lol hope you enjoy it
Maham wrote: "I LOVE THIS BOOK"Cal wrote: "I FREAKING LOVE THIS BOOK"
IT IS SO AMAAAAAAZING!! I cannot get over how good it is!
Warda wrote: "lucie wrote: "Warda wrote: "lucie wrote: "i am so glad you liked it as much as i did Wasn't it the best reading experience ever?!! I thoroughly enjoyed it!"
it's the second cutest book i've ever..."
Flipped <3 it's just so adorable
This book has a really high rating. Imma add it to wtr!
lucie wrote: "Warda wrote: "lucie wrote: "Warda wrote: "lucie wrote: "i am so glad you liked it as much as i did Wasn't it the best reading experience ever?!! I thoroughly enjoyed it!"
it's the second cutest ..."
Oooh! I've had that on my wishlist for a while. Will definitely purchase it soon then. :D
Mel wrote: "This book has a really high rating. Imma add it to wtr!"YESSSS!!! It's a beautiful book, hope you love it as much as I did. :)
YES! It's so incredible that I can safely say it's my favourite romance book. Glad you liked it!
I was thinking about this book last night!!! I think you’ll be feeling like this for a while, Warda, as it’s been a few months now since I’ve read it myself. I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as I did. ^_^
Misty wrote: "I was thinking about this book last night!!! I think you’ll be feeling like this for a while, Warda, as it’s been a few months now since I’ve read it myself. I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as I di..."Oh gosh... I feel like I don't know what to do with myself hahah I don't know whether rereading is a good idea either!
Shaimaa wrote: "YES! It's so incredible that I can safely say it's my favourite romance book. Glad you liked it!"It's definitely one of mine too. Thank you, Shaimaa! :)
Mwanamali wrote: "I love your review. I'm glad you liked the book. Sadly, it didn't work for me though."Thank you! Well, at least you gave it a try. :)
Warda wrote: "Mwanamali wrote: "I love your review. I'm glad you liked the book. Sadly, it didn't work for me though."Thank you! Well, at least you gave it a try. :)"
Yeah
love your enthusiasm Warda!! awesome review! Ima pick this book and give it a read one of these days since it’s been sitting and collecting dust on my shelf for quite some time now 😬
You sold me, requesting it right now from the library!
Svetlana wrote: "love your enthusiasm Warda!! awesome review! Ima pick this book and give it a read one of these days since it’s been sitting and collecting dust on my shelf for quite some time now 😬"Hahah thank youuu! AND PLEASE DO! You won't regret it! 😁
Samantha wrote: "You sold me, requesting it right now from the library!"Yassssss! 😆😁😃 I hope you LOVE it! 😍
A+ review!!! I need this book like now!!!
Catfairy Reads YA wrote: "A+ review!!! I need this book like now!!!"Thank youuuu!! 😄 And yes, you do! You definitely do! 😆
I love your review, Warda. I can really tell how much you love this book.
Dianna wrote: "I love your review, Warda. I can really tell how much you love this book."Thanks Dianna!! I really really do!!! 😍😍😍
Just want to let you know that your review convinced me to get this book! Just got the audio version! Very excited for this! Thank you Warda!
Catfairy Reads YA wrote: "Just want to let you know that your review convinced me to get this book! Just got the audio version! Very excited for this! Thank you Warda!"Aaah that is sooo awesome to hear!! Thank YOU! I really hope you end up loving it as much as I did. 😃
I am in the middle of this book and am literally dying to leave work and keep reading. Should I call in sick for the rest of the day?
YA wrote: "I am in the middle of this book and am literally dying to leave work and keep reading. Should I call in sick for the rest of the day?"YEEEEESSSSSS!!!!! I promise you, you won't regret it lol 😆
I feel the same 😭 I know I should move on since I read it last year but I keep returning to it <3
Lara wrote: "I feel the same 😭 I know I should move on since I read it last year but I keep returning to it <3"Honestly I'm the same!!!! Every time I read a depressing book, The Hating Game is the one I want to turn to! IT'S SO GOOOD!
Warda wrote: "YA wrote: "I am in the middle of this book and am literally dying to leave work and keep reading. Should I call in sick for the rest of the day?"YEEEEESSSSSS!!!!! I promise you, you won't regret ..." They're headed to the wedding and I can't even! Why am I at work AGAIN when I should be reading!
YA wrote: "Warda wrote: "YA wrote: "I am in the middle of this book and am literally dying to leave work and keep reading. Should I call in sick for the rest of the day?"YEEEEESSSSSS!!!!! I promise you, you..."
Hahahaha!! Good times await! I'm reminiscing so badly now thanks to you. 😆 The ending was beautiful!!!!!! 😍
