Is Fake Skating Worth Reading?
by Lynn Painter
Ada’s Score
Lynn Painter, the queen of fake-dating YA romance, delivers another charming and heartfelt story with Fake Skating, reuniting childhood friends Alec and Dani whose lives diverged years ago. When circumstances bring them back together on the ice, old memories and long-buried feelings rise to the surface, forcing them to confront what they never got the chance to say. Painter's signature blend of sharp wit, warm humor, and genuine emotional resonance is perfectly calibrated for fans of will-they-won't-they romances. Sweet, funny, and deeply satisfying, Fake Skating is the kind of story readers will want to reread.
“Warm, funny, and full of heart — Painter knows exactly how to make a reunion romance sing. Perfect for a cozy reading weekend.”
Ada Brief
AI reading intelligence“Warm, funny, and full of heart — Painter knows exactly how to make a reunion romance sing. Perfect for a cozy reading weekend.”
Ada’s reservations
Painter delivers exactly what fans expect — no more, no less. The fake-dating-to-real-feelings arc offers zero surprises, and the ice-skating setting is underutilized set dressing. Readers craving innovation in the genre will find this comfort food, not cuisine.
Ada’s score reflects both strengths and reservations.
Book Details
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster, Limited
- Published
- January 1, 2025
- Pages
- 400
- Language
- English
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Ada’s Score Breakdown
4.1
This breakdown reflects how Ada weighs the book’s strengths and flaws, not aggregated reader data.
Common Questions About Fake Skating
- Is Fake Skating worth reading?
- Warm, funny, and full of heart — Painter knows exactly how to make a reunion romance sing. Perfect for a cozy reading weekend. Ada rates it 4.1 out of 5.
- What are the main weaknesses of Fake Skating?
- Painter delivers exactly what fans expect — no more, no less. The fake-dating-to-real-feelings arc offers zero surprises, and the ice-skating setting is underutilized set dressing. Readers craving innovation in the genre will find this comfort food, not cuisine.
- How many pages is Fake Skating?
- Fake Skating is 400 pages long — around 7–8 hours at an average reading pace.
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