Book review: Faking What’s Real

Faking What’s Real is a high school romance novel written by Kenzie Brayne. The book was published on 22 August 2022 and is the first book in the five book Haven Valley High series.
The story centers on Emma and Kai who start a fake relationship in order to win a bet placed by their friends. What was only supposed to be one date turned into a two month commitment when the stakes are raised. While Kai and Emma take every chance to prove to their friends that their relationship is real, it becomes increasingly difficult to convince themselves that it is not.
The story is fun and lighthearted. The perfect book to pick up to have a good read. Brayne is able to quickly grasp the reader, and her stories are captivating. It is easy to get caught up in the stories, trying to find out what will happen next. There is a great balance of sweet and dramatic moments, relatable characters, and fun and interesting plot lines.
There are five books in the series, with Faking What’s Real being the first. Characters of the other stories are introduced throughout, making the reader interested to dive further into their stories. Each book picks up right where the other ends, and the reader gets to see all of the characters and relationships develop across each book.
Faking What’s Real is a great choice for a reader who wants to escape into a fun and romantic world. It is an amusing read that keeps readers entertained and has four other stories to follow it up, for those who cannot get enough of Haven Valley High!