Bailey and the Bad Boy Review

Bailey and the Bad Boy By R. Linda.

It’s the last day of school, and everyone is excited for the big summer leading up to our senior year. I was too… until my heart was ripped out of my chest.

As if getting dumped wasn’t bad enough, I’m forced to endure the humiliation of witnessing my ex-boyfriend flaunt his new girl — who also happens to be my now ex-best friend — all over town. Double whammy.

Now I’m the pathetic ex-girlfriend left gutted, heartbroken, and nose deep in a bucket of ice cream. I’m doomed to spend the summer sulking over a guy who thought I was predictable and bad in bed. 

So, when I get an offer guaranteeing me some well-deserved payback, of course, I’m going to take it. Besides, the plan is simple. Pretend like I’m dating Ryder, the town’s popular bad boy, and make my ex wallow in a pit of jealousy and regret. It’s perfect.

I mean… what could possibly go wrong?

First Thoughts

When I first saw this book in my BookBub Bargains, I was intrigued. I had read a book similar to this one, called "The Fill-In Boyfriend" and highly enjoyed it. So after I read the summary, I decided the plot sounded captivating, so I got it. I finished this book in 2 days, because I could hardly ever put it down. So this is my honest review.

Review

  The thing I love most is that the author doesn't waste time on this book. She gets right into it and doesn't waste time with the backstory. If you like a book that has backstories on the main characters then this book might not be for you, but I suggest trying it out just in case because the plot is so captivating you might forget about it.

Sometimes you might even forget what you're supposed to be doing, because this book pulls you in all the way, and doesn't let you go until the very end.

However, sometimes the transitions aren't as smooth as they could be. Which may throw you off a little bit, but the book gets back on track in no time. 

This book is written in a way that makes you feel like you're the main character and sometimes has you silently yelling at her to do, or say something.

As you read, reality slowly fades away, and you feel like you're living the life of Bailey. Which wouldn't be so bad if you got to be in a "fake" relationship with Ryder. 

Overall this book has the ability to pull you in for the whole ride, and enough swoon-worthy scenes to make you miss them when the book ends. Come to be captivated in the relationship of Bailey and Ryder.

Rating

This book is great for YA readers who enjoy the ups, downs, and complications of a relationship