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Zenzi Williams
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By:
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Seressia Glass
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A LibraryReads Pick!
One of....
Popsugar's Best New Romances
Bustle and Bookish's Most Anticipated Books of December
Library Journal's Best Romances of 2021
He’s cosplaying as her boyfriend but their feelings for each other are real in this romantic comedy from Seressia Glass.
Sometimes Kenya Davenport believes she was switched at the hospital - how else could a lover of anime, gaming, and cosplay come from STEM parents? Still, Kenya dreams of being able to turn her creative hobby into a career. She finally has a chance to make it big when she joins the reality show competition Cosplay or No Way.
There's just one catch: the challenge for the final round is all about iconic pairs, and the judges want the contestants' significant others to participate. Unfortunately, Kenya is as single as can be at the moment. Luckily her best friend, Cameron Lassiter, agrees to be her fake boyfriend for the show.
Roleplaying a couple in love will force them to explore what they're hiding under the mask of friendship. Can Kenya and Cam fake it until she makes it, or will she be real about her feelings, knowing it could cost her the best friend she’s ever had?
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Critic reviews
A December LibraryReads Pick!
One of Bookish's Most Anticipated Books of December
“The Love Con is a laugh-out-loud, tropetastic, sexy love-letter to fandom, women’s geek culture, and everyone who’s ever been unapologetically passionate about something. With friends-to-lovers, fake-dating, mutual pining, and the most delicious steam, this book makes for a fantastic read. I cannot wait for what Seressia Glass writes next!” (Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis)
“The Love Con is a laugh-out-loud delight! Seressia Glass takes the reader on a romantic ride full of intense emotions and high sexual chemistry. Even when the story is done, Kenya and Cam will still have a hold on your heart.” (Kwana Jackson, USA Today best-selling author of Real Men Knit)
“From pop-culture costume mashups to off-the-chart chemistry, Seressia Glass' The Love Con is a winner! Kenya is a body-positive, authentic woman following her dreams, no matter what anyone thinks.” (Julia London, New York Times best-selling author of You Lucky Dog)
Cosplay is also a great creative activity that I don't think gets the publicity it deserves. Getting to play the characters you love and hate and making them into what you want them to be. Imagination and fun. Enjoyed this book immensely. I speeded up the narration as it kind of dragged until I did otherwise very good.
To Stanos from Storm💖
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The Narration Tho…
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As for the audio. I think Zenzi did a great job but since I often to listen to books I am a bit more critical. I felt that the voice did not change for the school character. Only time if felt that there were slight changes were for the Show Host and when Kenya was acting super cute. I could not tell when her voice went deeper for the male characters. I think that made the audio less enjoyable because there was no versatility and how each character was expressed. Yet I truly enjoyed The narration. I love how Zenzi read and I enjoyed her tone
Overall this was a great book. I would recommend.
It’s just the audio was good but could have been a bit better. I can’t wait to read and listen to more books by this author
So wonderful
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Interesting and cute turn of events
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If you are wondering whether to purchase this or not stop wasting time reading this review - PURCHASE IT TODAY! It well worth your time.
Wonderful listen!!!
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What a fun book!
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I was looking for a cute cozy romance and this book delivered. This is the first book I’ve read that had me rooting for the friends to lovers.
I just thought this book was so cute and such a fun way to start love month!
This was my first Seressia Glass novel but will not be my last!
Cute Romance!
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loved it!!
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I Loveed it!!
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cute story, monitone voice talent
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