Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert | e-ARC Review + Spotify Playlist | TBR and Beyond Tour

Hello everyone! Today is my stop in the “Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute” Blog Tour and I’m way too excited for this one!

DISCLAIMER: A review copy of this book has been sent to me in exchange for an honest review.

And now without further ado, let’s start the review.

About the book

Synopsis:

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Brown Sisters trilogy, comes a laugh-out-loud story about a quirky content creator and a clean-cut athlete testing their abilities to survive the great outdoors–and each other.

Bradley Graeme is pretty much perfect. He’s a star football player, manages his OCD well (enough), and comes out on top in all his classes . . . except the ones he shares with his ex-best friend, Celine.

Celine Bangura is conspiracy-theory-obsessed. Social media followers eat up her takes on everything from UFOs to holiday overconsumption–yet, she’s still not cool enough for the popular kids’ table. Which is why Brad abandoned her for the in-crowd years ago. (At least, that’s how Celine sees it.)

These days, there’s nothing between them other than petty insults and academic rivalry. So when Celine signs up for a survival course in the woods, she’s surprised to find Brad right beside her.

Forced to work as a team for the chance to win a grand prize, these two teens must trudge through not just mud and dirt but their messy past. And as this adventure brings them closer together, they begin to remember the good bits of their history. But has too much time passed . . . or just enough to spark a whole new kind of relationship?

Title – Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute
Author – Talia Hibbert
Genre – Young Adult Romance
Release date – January 3rd, 2022

Rep – Black, OCD, Fat

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Review

In “Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute” we follow two teens Celine and Bradley who are archnemesis. They are forced to work together in a camp and it might help with their complicated relationship. The book is written in dual P.O.V.

I absolutely loved the writing style of Hibbert and couldn’t get enough of the story. This isn’t my first read by the author, and I wasn’t disappointed at all. The witty banter between the two main characters was perfect. I couldn’t stop laughing every time they started bickering. I had the feeling like I was standing right next to them. I even managed to give them voices in my head. (Is that strange? Please tell me I’m not the only weirdo.)

I particularly enjoyed the parts where the author talked about mental health issues (in this case OCD) and how the family of the concerned MC and the MC himself dealt with it.

“Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute” was my comfort read and already my favourite book of the year. Yes, I know we only have the 5th day of the year, but hear me out: This book is AMAZING! You just have to read it. The characters are adorable, the book is addictive and I promise that you won’t be able to put it down.

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Where to buy?

Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository | Indigo | IndieBound

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Spotify Playlist

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About the author

Talia Hibbert is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author who lives in a bedroom full of books. Supposedly, there is a world beyond that room, but she has yet to drum up enough interest to investigate.

She writes steamy, diverse romance because she believes that people of marginalised identities need honest and positive representation. Her interests include makeup, junk food, and unnecessary sarcasm. Talia and her many books reside in the English Midlands.

Author links:

Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Facebook

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Tour Schedule

January 2nd
Twirling Book Princess – Promotional Post
Bookcheshirecat – Review
PurposelyUnperfect – Favorite Quotes
heylittlesiren – Review

January 3rd
Confessions of a YA Reader – Promotional Post
The Momma Spot – Review
Paiges of Novels – Review & Favorite Quotes

January 4th
Justice For Readers – Promotional Post
Lost in Neverland – Review
Kerri McBookNerd – Review & Playlist
Jen Jen Reviews – Review

January 5th
Kait Plus Books – Journal Spread
Kayl’s Krazy Obsession – Review
dinipandareads – Review & Favorite Quotes
Phannie the ginger bookworm – Review & Playlist

January 6th
The Clever Reader – Review
Midsummer Night’s Read – Review
Books Are Magic Too – Top 5 Reasons to Read Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute
PopTheButterfly Reads – Review

January 7th
Stuck in Fiction – Promotional Post
paperbacktomes – Top 5 Reasons to Read Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute
What Irin Reads – Review

January 8th
The Book Dutchesses – Promotional Post
Reading Stewardess – Review & Mood Board
Eye-Rolling Demigod’s Book Blog – Review
the nutty bookworm reads alot – Review

Instagram Schedule

January 2nd
bookish.kels – Promotional Post
booksandsnapshots – Review
harshalreads – Review & Favorite Quotes
purposelyunperfect – Content Creator’s Choice
heylittlesiren – Content Creator’s Choice

January 3rd
writingrosereads – Promotional Post
justa.gal.andherbooks – Review
booksatlunch – Journal Spread & Top 5 Reasons to Read Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute
paiges_of_novels – Content Creator’s Choice

January 4th
tbrandbeyond – Promotional Post
halez_shelves – Review
freadomlibrary – Review & Favorite Quotes
kerri_mcbooknerd – Content Creator’s Choice

January 5th
jl_books – Promotional Post
thisreadergirl – Favorite Quotes
sistershelves – Review
dinipandareads – Content Creator’s Choice

January 6th
allielovestoread – Review & Favorite Quotes
betweenhogwartsandvelaris – Promotional Post
booksaremagictoo – Content Creator’s Choice
popthebutterfly – Content Creator’s Choice

January 7th
luna_reads_ – Journal Spread
kimreadsandreads – Review
biblio.jojo – Top 5 Reasons to Read Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute
paperbacktomes – Content Creator’s Choice

January 8th
ninebookishlives – Promotional Post
mulberryreads – Review
thesebooksaremyfriends – Review
skygodess1 – Content Creator’s Choice
eyerollingdemigod – Content Creator’s Choice

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*I received an e-ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This has not influenced my rating.

Thank you to TBR and Beyond for a spot on the tour.