Book: lights all faded by Kimberly Chance
Reviewed by Anonymous
Rating: 5/5
For this millennial who had a faze where I watched way too many reality competition shows, this book had me hooked right away. I loved the premise, and it definitely delivered on all the funny, cringe-y, and tension filled moments just like all those shows do. Becca and Lucky make an excellent match for partners on the competition. And I like the opposite take to a fake dating trope- fake hating makes it new and fresh.
I think while the influencer competition aspect of the plot makes it seem a little frivolous, Chance does a great job of bringing it back to reality with the characters' backstories, and their motivations for winning the competition. Both Becca and Lucky are at a crossroads, and, like at a summer camp, they will leave their adventure making new choices for their future after having gone through something profound.
As a romance reader who reads all spice levels, I barely noticed that this one was a fade to black. There was plenty of chemistry and heat and tension without on page spice. Which I think is pretty difficult to do as well as Chance does.
I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys reality tv drama, classic rom com tropes, road trip/summer camp vibes, and new adult level character growth. Once I started reading, I was hooked and had a hard time putting it down.
Thank you to the author for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.