A review by lit_vibrations
The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Special thanks to the author & @readforeverpub for my gifted copy‼️

What’s a romance without a little fake dating, friends-with-benefits, and no strings attached? Let’s take it a step further what’s a good romance without a ruined engagement, a lot of drama and some miscommunication? 

Gamez took fake dating to the next level because not only was our MC fake dating an ex-football player she was secretly in love with his brother Ben who just so happened to be her best-friend. Here’s where it gets good the brothers were in love with the same woman but it wasn’t Marcela. I wanna say this had a little love triangle going on but the fact four parties were involved this was a messy ass love square. 

Marcela prevented Theo from ruining his brother’s engagement party when she should’ve just let him do it. When the two are seen leaving the engagement party together it sparked rumors that they might be involved. Instead of clearing the air they run with it. Now I’m all for going after who or what you want. Buuuuuuut Marcela two brothers boo and she was kinda a rebound for both of them. This whole situation was a recipe for disaster. 

Overall, this was a decent book I live for the drama so you know I was engaged. The pacing was up and down but it was so well-written and detailed I didn’t care. Not to mention all the secrets and constant conflict between the characters made it worth reading. If you’re looking for a messy romance or like the fake dating/ friends-to-lovers trope you’ll enjoy this book.