The Hating Game by Sally Thorne - Restarting May 15th 2023

[Jasmine]

Excited to get it started!!!! :)

[Lane]

20%

(view spoiler)[ This book knows how to do sexual tension, my goodness. This is going to be good. It's so amusing that literally everyone knows they hate each other, to the point where HR is running interference. (hide spoiler)]

[Lane]

40%

(view spoiler)[ Lucy is quite thick isn't she. It's just so painful; Josh is so sweet and I love him. Him taking care of her so well, and calling his brother just for her even though they clearly kind of hate each other just gave me all of the feels. (hide spoiler)]

[Natalia]

Chapter 1-5 (view spoiler)[ I really like the book so far. The character are really funny and I love that Lucy is confident and stands up for herself. This book seems way better than I thought it'll be.
Also there is some much sexual tension between them. I love it. (hide spoiler)]

[Jasmine]

I'm a day late, but I am starting this book right now!!!

[Lane]

60%

(view spoiler)[ I love how she's just becoming more confident in her life generally, and not letting people walk all over her anymore (except Josh kinda still...in the romantic turn-to-mush sense) (hide spoiler)]

[Lane]

80%

(view spoiler)[ This wedding is a mess! But Josh's family is really hard on him over this doctor stuff, but he's like really successful so get over it? Do they know how hard it is to move up in publishing?! (hide spoiler)]

[Lane]

Finished

(view spoiler)[ Ah that was so good! Lucy yelling at his dad is one of the best romance book moments I've ever seen, I mean the nerve of that guy. I love Josh (and sheesh having to watch your brother marry the girl that broke your heart whaaaaat? (hide spoiler)]

[Natalia]

Chapter 10 (view spoiler)[ It's really sweet of him to take care of her when she's sick. (hide spoiler)]

[Natalia]

Chapter 10-17 (view spoiler)[ The sexual tension is killing me. Ship them so much.
I find Danny really annoying and I don't like him at all. However Josh totally likes her, he is definitely a bit jealous of Danny (hide spoiler)]

[Jasmine]

Chapters 1-5 (view spoiler)[ the first five chapters are great! The way Lucy describes Mr. Bexley has my cracking up. And her nickname for him...Fat Little Dick. Ha ha ha. The dream Lucy had about Joshua...yowza. The sexual tension is becoming quite entertaining. Oh and the way Lucy’s Dad refers to her lipstick as ‘“the color of the devils underpants” ha ha ha ha. Great book so far. <\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Jasmine]

You guys, I am really liking this book. For some reason I didn’t think I would! Chapters 6-10 (view spoiler)[ I am pretty excited to see who is going to get the promotion. The paintball team building exercise was pretty cool, I wish my office would do that. Reading about her getting sick during the activity made me feel awful. Just thinking about getting a flu right now makes me shudder. I love that Josh is at her apartment and being sincere and taking care of her. And I love even more that he called his brother (who is a doctor) to come to her apartment and help. He can’t be all bad right? <\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Jasmine]

Chapters 11-15 (view spoiler)[ I feel kind of bad for Danny that the date with Lucy didn’t work out. I really like the dynamic of Lucy and Josh together though, so I am glad Danny is out of the picture. I also like he is holding out on anything physical with her. I feel like most guys would just go for it. Hearing about what his apartment looks like is making me want to throw everything away in my house and start over. Ha. The outcome of the interview is going to be interesting. It will either make or break them. <\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Jasmine]

Chapters 16-20 (view spoiler)[ I don’t really like how weird Danny is with Josh. It’s uncomfortable how confrontational he is with him. I really like that Helene saw Josh and Lucy get into the elevator. She has to know something is going on with them. They just checked into the hotel for Patrick’s wedding. Is this going to be a disaster?!? <\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Jasmine]

Chapters 21-28 Finished (view spoiler)[ I really like Josh’s mom. His dad is a royal ass. I am so glad Lucy told him off. I am absolutely dying about the end! I can’t believe he quit his job and is going somewhere else and did it all under Lucy’s nose! Now she can have the promotion and not have to worry about competition with him. I would love to know what the future has in store for Lucy and Josh. Great book! <\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Natalia]

Chapter 25-28 (view spoiler)[ Lets talk about the wedding, it was definitely dramatic to say the least.
First of all I can't believe his brother. He is marrying his ex brother's girlfriend. It's just weird, but he acts as if there is nothing wrong.
However his father is the worst. I loved when Lucy stood up for him. (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Natalia]

Ending (view spoiler)[ I really liked this book, way more than I thought I would (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

Glad you all liked it xD It was definitely the perfect book for this month!

[Aly]

Hi, I'm starting this book today! It seems like you guys enjoyed it so I'm excited.

[Aly]

Chapters 1-5 (view spoiler)[ I really like how Lucy and Josh play games. Stare game, You're just so, mirror, etc. It's funny. The tension between them is crazy, I'm surprised Lucy didn't realize she like Josh before now. I wonder who will get the new job?? (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Jasmine wrote: "Chapters 1-5 [spoilers removed]"
His nickname is too funny!

[Jasmine]

Aly wrote: "Jasmine wrote: "Chapters 1-5 [spoilers removed]"
His nickname is too funny!"

I giggled so many times while reading this book!!!! Don't know why I'm typing this when I can just peek around the computer and talk to you about it! Ha.

[Aly]

Chapters 6-10 (view spoiler)[ Reading about her sick was rough. I think I got too into it, starting feeling a little light headed ha. I'm glad they connected more. It seems like maybe Josh used to be with his brother's fiance and that's why he doesn't want to go to the wedding. I hope Lucy goes with him. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Chapters 11-15 (view spoiler)[ Ah, they are driving me crazy! I'm glad Lucy told Danny that she didn't want to date him. But now she and Josh are circling each other and he's keeping her at bay. I need them to hook up! haha (hide spoiler)]

[Tee]

Is anyone else reading it? I'm half way through and just now found out about this buddy read

[Aly]

Yes, I'm still reading. On chapter 18

[Aly]

Chapters 16-20 (view spoiler)[ Ugh, I feel like they're going backwards. Why does Lucy have to pull back every time and say things like that she just wants to have sex once and get it out of her system? You know you love him! I feel bad for Josh (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Finished! (view spoiler)[ Thank god they finally got together and Josh realized Lucy loved him without more drama. And when she stood up to Anthony I was so happy. I liked his mom, but she really needed to stand up for her son more. The ending was great, very sweet. (hide spoiler)]

[cersei]

i havent done this in a while, where can i request for a date change for this book? we were thinking today (2/18). thanks! :)

[Jasmine]

cersei wrote: "i havent done this in a while, where can i request for a date change for this book? we were thinking today (2/18). thanks! :)"

I think it needs to be requested but I can’t remember the thread.

[cersei]

Jasmine wrote: "cersei wrote: "i havent done this in a while, where can i request for a date change for this book? we were thinking today (2/18). thanks! :)"

I think it needs to be requested but I can’t remember ..."

thank you! i'll probably message them in the meantime! lol

[María]

Cercei:
I'm ready to start this book. So let me know when you are...

[cersei]

Maria:

I am! Let's get to it!

[cersei]

Chap 6 Update:
(view spoiler)[wowowowowowow Lucy lying about her date but being able to get Danny to be her date! then Josh kisses her in the elevator! and he gives her a ride to her date! (hide spoiler)]

Im really liking the dynamic between the two. Lucy and Josh seem like polar opposites but Lucy needs to stop letting people step all over her!

(view spoiler)[ok, but fuck Josh a little bit because he needs to watch what he says. no one should break down like this because someone called them beautiful. fuck. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Have added 'Feb 18th' to the thread title, haven't changed it completely as the previous buddy read was so recently ☺

[cersei]

Sarah wrote: "Have added 'Feb 18th' to the thread title, haven't changed it completely as the previous buddy read was so recently ☺"

thank you! I tried finding where it was supposed to be posted like crazy because I havent buddy read in so long! Sorry! lol

[cersei]

Chap 17 Update:

(view spoiler)[ wow, im already liking them as a couple. i cant wait until he finally opens up bc u can tell theres got to be a reason why hes so closed off!

i hate when Lucy says things to suggest that she only wants to sleep with josh and u can tell hes bothered by it too.

SHE FINALLY STOOD UP TO JULIE IM SO PROUD

omg! the EASTER EGG!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Andrea]

Just started it and this line makes me so sad!!!
Ch 1 - "Bookstores were closing all over the city like candles being blown out."
Noooooo!

[cersei]

Andreea wrote: "Just started it and this line makes me so sad!!!
Ch 1 - "Bookstores were closing all over the city like candles being blown out."
Noooooo!"

yesssss! that line made me soooooo emo! we cant lose the books! D:

[María]

Terrible but true
:(

[María]

cersei wrote: "Chap 6 Update:
[spoilers removed]

Im really liking the dynamic between the two. Lucy and Josh seem like polar opposites but Lucy needs to stop letting people step all over her!

[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I think she coudnt manage his change of actitude. I mean it is pretty obvious that he had feelings for her but she was oblivious.

Who will become the boss?!!!
(view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[cersei]

María wrote: "cersei wrote: "Chap 6 Update:
[spoilers removed]

Im really liking the dynamic between the two. Lucy and Josh seem like polar opposites but Lucy needs to stop letting people step all over her!

[s..."


yesssssss she's soooo oblivious! it hurts! like when she had to fake a date and its sooo obvious that Josh wanted to be her date!! but he did say some messed up things! lol

[María]

cersei wrote: "Chap 17 Update:

wow, im already liking them as a couple. i cant wait until he finally opens up bc u can tell theres got to be a reason why hes so closed off!

i hate when Lucy says things to sug..."
I think he is a good match for her. He help her to be more strong.

(view spoiler)[ I dont know why the word nice is so sensible to him... Maybe I'm out of my mind but I think that his brother is the nuce guy and his fiance had something with Josh first? It is only a hypothesis but...

I think he had liked her first so he was more concious about their attraction and his feelings for her. She is not totally in the same page yet...It is all brand new to her (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[María]

Chapter 21 (view spoiler)[ I'm right? His last girlfriend is his brother's fiance, isn't she? (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[María]

Chapter 23: I knew it!!!

[María]

Finished it and I love it!!!

[Andrea]

Chapter 13 - (view spoiler)[Gaaah, Lucy is so oblivious! I don't get it, he's so obviously in love with her, but been hurt before (ex marries brother, I guess?), hence the attitude (not that it's excusable); she's so attracted to him and obsessed - yet she comes up with the one-night idea. And her constantly saying things and then covering her mouth with her hands straight away because she said something stupid is getting a bit old.
Also, I know this book focuses on the romance, but don't these people work?! :P All they do is banter (and now more...) in the office.
I really liked it, but I wanted more of a build-up, for things to move slower - not the Or Something Else game (hide spoiler)]

[Andrea]

Chapter 22 - (view spoiler)[I really like the new-ish dynamic between Josh and Lucy, but it would be so much better if:
a. Lucy was just a little bit less desperate
b. She stopped mentioning how much she likes his muscled body every other sentence. (hide spoiler)]

[María]

Andreea wrote: "Chapter 13 - Gaaah, Lucy is so oblivious! I don't get it, he's so obviously in love with her, but been hurt before (ex marries brother, I guess?), hence the attitude (not that it's excusable); she'..."
I think she being oblivious is the best part of the romance because you suffered with him ;)

[María]

Andreea wrote: "Chapter 22 - I really like the new-ish dynamic between Josh and Lucy, but it would be so much better if:
a. Lucy was just a little bit less desperate
b. She stopped mentioning how much she likes hi..."
Why you said she is desperate?