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The Hating Game

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Sally Thorne

The Hating Game

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

365

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Hating Game, Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeton, executive assistants at a publishing company, engage in a fierce rivalry for a new chief operating officer position. Their competitive relationship evolves as they reluctantly admit their growing romantic feelings for each other, transitioning from animosity to love.

Romantic

Humorous

Emotional

Playful

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.2

793,004 ratings

69%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sally Thorne's The Hating Game has received a blend of positive and negative reviews. Readers appreciate the engaging banter and palpable chemistry between its leads, adding humor and heart to the enemies-to-lovers trope. However, some criticize the predictability and shallow character development. Overall, it's a delightful rom-com for fans of the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Hating Game?

Fans of witty banter and slow-burn romance will love The Hating Game by Sally Thorne. Ideal for readers who enjoyed Bridget Jones's Diary and The Devil Wears Prada, it combines office antics with a compelling love-hate relationship, making it perfect for those who appreciate humorous and heartwarming contemporary romance.

4.2

793,004 ratings

69%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Character List

Lucy Hutton

A 28-year-old executive assistant at Bexley & Gamin Publishing known for her kindness and five-foot height, Lucy is navigating her role in the publishing world while dealing with complicated feelings toward her colleague, Joshua.

Lucy’s tall and sarcastic coworker who serves as the executive assistant to Mr. Bexley; his serious demeanor and seeming predictability mask a more complex personality.

A designer at the publishing company who shares a farming background with Lucy and represents the “nice guy” archetype through friendly and comfortable interactions with her.

The elegant and supportive co-CEO of Bexley & Gamin Publishing who serves as a mentor to Lucy, encouraging her professional aspirations and growth.

Joshua’s warm and supportive mother, present during his brother’s wedding, who contrasts with her husband’s critical perspective toward Joshua’s career choices.

Joshua’s father, who has long been disappointed with Joshua not pursuing a medical career, adding tension to Joshua’s personal and professional life.

Book Details
Pages

365

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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