The author managed to subtly include big realizations without coming across as preachy or cringeworthy. I enjoyed the progression and evolution of both Lucy and Josh’s characters. While it does not detail intimate scenes like other romance novels, it does mention it and includes that in a small capacity. If you are not comfortable reading those, this may not be the book for you. There are sexual scenes and innuendos mentioned within the book. While I enjoyed character B’s boundary and calling character A out on it, I would have preferred to see the lines and pages where the objectifying was happening, instead used to wrap up the ending more. At one point, character A calls character B out on objectifying. Second, I didn’t appreciate how many mentions there were of one of the character’s bodies. I would have liked one more chapter or an epilogue to make the story feel more complete instead of an abrupt ending. The two complaints I have of the story are that by the end of the book we don’t see what happens next or catch a glimpse. It was captivating, to the point, yet the story didn’t feel dry. I first watched the movie which then inspired me to pick up the book and dive back into the world Sally Thorne created. Overall I enjoyed The Hating Game and would recommend it. Or maybe this is just another game.” Buy From: Bookshop | Libro.fm | Kindle | Audible | Paperback | Stream The Movie The Hating Game Book Review Maybe Lucy Hutton doesn’t hate Joshua Templeman. So why is she suddenly having steamy dreams about Joshua and dressing for work like she’s got a hot date?Īfter a perfectly innocent elevator ride ends with an earth-shattering kiss, Lucy starts to wonder whether she’s got Joshua Templeman all wrong. If Lucy wins this game, she’ll be Joshua’s boss. Lucy can’t let Joshua beat her at anything-especially when a huge new promotion goes up for the taking. Trapped in a shared office together 40 (ok, 50 or 60) hours a week, they’ve become entrenched in an addictive, ridiculous never-ending game of one-upmanship. Everyone except for coldly efficient, impeccably attired, physically intimidating Joshua Templeman. She’s charming and accommodating and prides herself on being loved by everyone at Bexley & Gamin. Lucy Hutton has always been certain that the nice girl can get the corner office. The Hating Game Official Summaryġ) An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.

The book was written from Lucy’s perspective and is one of the most well-known contemporary enemies-to-lovers stories floating around the internet/BookTok. If you’re debating on picking up this book, continue reading for my review. The Hating Game is Sally Thorne’s debut novel and had recently been adapted into a movie.

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