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A review by taylorhathcock
How to Plot a Payback by Melissa Ferguson
4.0
I started this book because I needed something light hearted and fun after some darker/emotional reads and this book delivered. It was whimsical and funny. I truly loved that Finn has held this grudge against Lavender since he was like 17 and she has absolutely no idea. The ways that things continuously and outrageously go wrong in this book are perfect. The snark is on point. The main characters are good but I'm telling you it's the side characters that make this book. They really add to the humor and fun of the story. I enjoyed that Finn slowly begins to realize through all his payback attempts that Lavender isn't who he's made her out to be... and possibly not his villain origin story.
I really think this is a perfect book when you just need a breather from all the other stuff. It's one where you don't necessarily have to get emotionally invested and you can just laugh at the outrageous high jinks that ensue. If you are a sucker for grand gestures this book can provide that. Who doesn't love a good grumpy/sunshine dynamic? Oh and did I mention the pets? I really think the book is made better by the fact that only one character is aware that they are enemies. It adds an entire level of comedy to all the actions the characters take throughout. I think the book really delivers on all the feel good vibes you could ask for in a rom com. I honestly look forward to reading more by this author after this.