I wanted to love this book. I really did.

Here’s what I think went well:

I actually really loved the “rough around the edges” characters. I didn’t even mind her actions that frustrated me (in my opinion she was very self-centered) because I felt like it added to how he was frustrated with her as well. I also enjoyed how this was set up. Seeing them create the script and almost watching another story within a story was fun & unique!

Things I didn’t like:

I really did not feel ANY chemistry between the two of them. It felt disjointed and lackluster & this didn’t give me “I love him/her” vibes. For that reason, I had to give it 3 stars because the whole point of this book was to be a romance and I just wasn’t feeling the romance part. I also felt like things went unresolved. He didn’t really discuss forgiving her for not mentioning that he wrote the script during her interview or for not reading his new script that he was excited about in a timely manner.

Thank you to NetGalley & Putnam books for this complementary digital ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Group for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review!
I was immediately drawn to this book by the adorable cover and intriguing premises. This book had me laughing and I felt all of the emotions the FMC, Amy, was feeling, She was lively and relatable and I loved reading about her. The setting of this book was great and the plot was interesting. That being said, I did find myself feeling bored with it at times. I am not sure if that is partially due to the fact that I had read a similar book right before this one. I think Amy and Jake's relationship started off super strong, but by the end I just didn't feel myself rooting for them or really caring what happened. I would still recommend this book and it was a good summer read.

Cute rom-com about tv production office romance gone wrong and the female MC fleeing to London in the embarrassing aftermath . Amy's drunken revenge on her gaslighting bf (who was also her boss) in the beginning of the book had me cackling. Honestly, we've all been there, maybe not to the point that it's gone viral, but still- we've been there. I always find reading about television production and show creating fascinating and enjoy seeing both the NYC and London side of it. Amy and Jake were clearly kindred spirits when they met, him in the aftermath of a truly humiliating exit from a reality show. It was sweet to see them write together, forming a friendship and then obviously starting to fall for each other. It got a little anti-climatic and flat for me towards the end- but an overall quick and fun friends-to-lovers read.

This is a heart-pounding novel that will captivate readers from start to finish. The author skillfully crafts a suspenseful narrative filled with unexpected twists and turns, ensuring an enthralling reading experience.

The story introduces readers to a diverse cast of characters, each with their own motivations and secrets. As the plot unfolds, their lives become intertwined in a high-stakes game of danger and deceit. The author expertly maintains a sense of suspense throughout the book, keeping readers guessing and eagerly turning the pages to uncover the truth.

One of the book's greatest strengths lies in its ability to create a palpable atmosphere of tension and unease. The author's vivid descriptions and attention to detail transport readers into the world of the story, making them feel as if they are right alongside the characters, experiencing the thrilling events firsthand.

2.5 stars

There were some good life lessons, as well as funny moments. I really enjoyed the first part of the book, but things fell apart as the story went on. The pace was uneven, and the love story felt forced and underdeveloped. The writing was okay, but I had a hard time connecting with the characters. I loved the London setting, but overall, the story was a bit lackluster.

Cute romcom about the woes of an office romance gone bad and the sweetest taste of revenge. This may be my favorite one of Dent’s books yet!

Thanks NetGalley and Putnam for the digital ARC!

This was an easy, fun read. I especially liked the build-up of friendship between the two mc's. But to be honest, I wanted more proof of a love connection and didn't like how Amy handled the final climax.
Annddd speaking of the climax 😬
After that slow-burn, I was really hoping for a bit more in that department as I didn't realize it was a closed-door.
Overall, this was a sweet, friends-to-lovers romance!

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for providing an arc for an honest review.

This was a great, fast moving story of holding your head up high and being true to yourself. The bonds of friendship and work family can be strong. The highs and lows of making your dream come true. Love always help whether it's for your passionate life dream or the man before you! This was an uplifting, enjoyable read. I highly recommend it to everyone.

This was a cute, fun little rom-com that I think would be a great beach read. I absolutely loved reading about the television production aspect and think that the setting really helped develop the story better. Jake & Amy are so much fun together and I really enjoyed that they felt like incredibly relatable real-world characters.

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for sharing this ARC!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.

I enjoyed this book enough to finish it but I wasn't totally in love with the characters. I thought it started fun, but there was too much talk about the tv show they were writing and not enough about who these characters are. I also don't think we got enough of why she was still hooked on Chris two years later since we never really saw them together.

Easy read but just not for me

After I read Lizzy Dent's "The Summer Job," I knew that I would read pretty much anything that she published. It was such a juicy, smart romance, absorbing and balanced. "The Sweetest Revenge" doesn't quite have the same magic, but it's still a romp, and a reward for anyone who loves Dent's work. The protagonist Amy is a woman out of a humiliating relationship with an ex, building a new romance with a mysterious reality star who moves into her apartment building. The slow build of their relationship, coupled with Amy's journey in coping with her past and moving towards a future as a development executive, was both satisfying and sweet. I'll still read anything that Dent writes, and I can't wait for her next one.

well this was a slow ass burn that STILL wasn’t fully developed???? i want my money back (metaphorically seeing as this is an arc)

she was cute for what she was but it’ll take more than this undercooked chicken to convince me they were crazily in love and meant to live happily ever 🤷🏻‍♀️

The Sweetest Revenge starts when Amy, our main chick, humiliates herself after her current beau does her dirty. In one swift move, she's in a plane from New York to London starting her life anew. Things get interesting when her new neighbor Jake, also has done something quite humiliating. Then comes the revenge scheme.

I loved this book so much. Once I started, I didn't want to stop, except I started drooling on my kindle because I was so tired. I had all the feels with this book and would love to read anything by Lizzy Dent.

Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions above are my own.

I don’t know why I put this one off for so long. Sure lots of it was wildly unethical but at its core it’s a simple, sweet, romance novel. 2.5/5

That first chapter?! Oh my… After first, I immediately felt for Amy, but by the end, I was laughing so hard!

Things didn't start as anticipated, or should I say, ended? Anywho, Amy is everything I would want in a bestie, and though her new path wasn't easy, she deserves every moment of happiness.

And Chris? Yeah, he deserved everything that happened to him and so much more…

Such a sweet "workplace" closed door romance. Really a slow burn but it was adorable and funny and empowering. Rooted in the idea of a viral embarrassing video, it also makes some interesting commentary on the lasting power of the internet's sensations. Thank you to the publisher, author and Net galley for the ARC.

Just by the title alone I was intrigued. I found the characters relatable and fun. I will now put Lizzy Dent on my list of authors to read.
A Big Thank You to NetGalley for allowing me to read/review this book.

This was a sweet story about finding love and facing your fears. Everyone has done something embarrassing at one point in our lives, but hopefully our worst moments aren't captured on camera like Amy's. While Amy's embarrassment keeps her from growing as a person, all it takes is one spark between her and her neighbor to help her overcome her fears. I appreciated that while the attraction between Amy and Jake grew, they focused on their friendship and working relationship first. I loved the Happy Ever After in this story.

3.75 stars. This book was hilarious, and it was a light and easy read, which I enjoyed. There wasn't much depth to the characters (I honestly didn't really like Amy) and most of the novel felt pretty predictable, which is why I gave it this rating, but I did enjoy it overall. I liked not having to think much and that I could read this one very fast. It certainly brought me entertainment and took me away from the stressful moments of daily life, which was nice. I overall would recommend this to someone who's not looking for anything too deep but rather something that serves as a source of entertainment and escape.

The Sweetest Revenge was delightful! Amy has escaped to London after a humiliating viral video of her taking revenge on an ex makes the rounds in NYC. In London, she has set up a life working for a television company but denying herself her true passion. While there, a reality tv star moves into the same building leading to more hijinks as they share a terrace relaxation space. Overall, I loved this book. It was witty, it was heart felt, and it made me smile so many times. I loved The Summer Job from Lizzy Dent and I'm happy to say I will be looking up the rest of her work as an author for more delightful summer reads!