Her Good Side, Rebekah Weatherspoon
Her Good Side, Rebekah Weatherspoon
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Her Good Side

Author: Rebekah Weatherspoon

Narrator: Marcella Cox, Daniel K. Isaac

Unabridged: 7 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/30/2023


Synopsis

**A New York Times Best Romance Book of the Year**

A swoony, heart-melting YA romance from beloved author Rebekah Weatherspoon about two awkward teens who decide to practice dating in order to be good at the real thing. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han.

Sixteen-year-old Bethany Greene, though confident and self-assured, is what they call a late-bloomer. She’s never had a boyfriend, date, or first kiss. She’s determined to change that but after her crush turns her down cold for Homecoming—declaring her too inexperienced—and all her back-up ideas fall through, she cautiously agrees to go with her best friend’s boyfriend Jacob. A platonic date is better than no date, right? Until her friend breaks up with said boyfriend.

Dumped twice in just two months, Jacob Yeun wonders if he’s the problem. After years hiding behind his camera and a shocking summer glow up, he wasn’t quite ready for all the attention or to be someone’s boyfriend. There are no guides for his particular circumstances, or for taking your ex’s best friend to the dance.

Why not make the best of an awkward situation? Bethany and Jacob decide to fake date for practice, building their confidence in matters of the heart.  

And it works—guys are finally noticing Bethany. But things get complicated as their kissing sessions—for research of course!—start to feel real. This arrangement was supposed to help them in dating other people, but what if their perfect match is right in front of them?

About The Author

After years of meddling in her friends’ love lives, Rebekah Weatherspoon turned to writing romance to get her fix. Many award-winning novels later she still believes in love, the fluffier the better. Raised in southern New Hampshire, Rebekah now lives in southern California with her dog Lizzie. She will remain there forever because she hates moving.You can find Rebekah twitter at @rdotspoon and her website www.rebekahweatherspoon.com


Reviews

Goodreads review by Hannah on January 01, 2024

It’s books like this that remind me while I’ll never stop reading YA no matter how old I get!! It was so sweet and charming. The premise was also a fun twist on the fake dating, since he was literally dating her friend for a chunk of the book. I’m also used to YA romances with single POV, so I alway......more

Okay this was ADORABLE!! Her Good Side is a YA romance where two friends who are bad at dating fake a relationship for practice, and in the process catch feelings. Bethany Greene is the daughter of two WNBA stars and her moms have pushed her into basketball too. Even though she secretly hates it and......more

Goodreads review by Madison on August 02, 2023

Her Good Side by Rebekah Weatherspoon YA contemporary romance. Fake relationship troupe. Diverse relationship. HFN. 16 year old Bethany Greene hasn’t dated yet but she wants to try. Her best friend thinks the best way to start is a double date as just friends. That doesn’t work out very well, so the......more

Goodreads review by myo on January 31, 2024

i love how everyone in this books will date someone 2 minutes after breaking up with someone else and literally no one cares… perfectly describes high school i think......more

Goodreads review by Claude's on September 14, 2023

Adorable fake dating YA romance. 'Body positivity' and 'recognising your value' took centre stage in this fun story with a great cast of characters. I loved that this was a celebration of diversity and culture as well. Bethany and Jacob were relatable main characters and their connection felt believ......more


Quotes

“Queen of romance Rebekah Weatherspoon is blessedly making her YA debut with this fake dating triumph.”—Buzzfeed

“Rebekah Weatherspoon delivers a fresh, addictive read full of pitch-perfect dialogue; fun, likable characters; but most of all, heart.”—Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Diaries

“The biggest chef’s kiss for Rebekah Weatherspoon’s funny, tender, utterly charming YA debut. Her Good Side is the kind of book that leaves you giddy.”—Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Everything Rebekah Weatherspoon touches is full of heart, charm, and swoony romance. Her Good Side is a YA rom-com for the ages and I was only sad it had to end! I'm a fan for life!”—Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Dumplin'

“A fun and captivating read that will have you rooting for Bethany and Jake the whole way through and swooning the moment they realize they are meant for one another.”—Suzanne Park, author of The Perfect Escape and Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous

“This fake-dating story will delight readers to no end. Alongside a strong cast of characters and a vivid portrayal of California, the author crafts a fully formed world and authentic depiction of first love, which celebrates awkward high-school experiences, unexpected romances, and stellar support systems.”—Booklist (Starred review)

“Sincerely rendered character dynamics provide a well-rounded vehicle through which to explore themes surrounding stigma, sexual identity, and healthy relationships.”—Publishers Weekly