--- product_id: 82459223 title: "THE HATING GAME" price: "₹ 777" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/82459223-the-hating-game store_origin: IN region: India --- # THE HATING GAME **Price:** ₹ 777 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** THE HATING GAME - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 777 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/82459223-the-hating-game) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review: Amazing Rom com - This sure is a 5/5 for me ! The best Romance novel I have ever read and the best book I have read this year.. I was soo glued to it that I had to finish it in a day .. Men like Josh are exactly why my standards and expectations of the gender are high ... Enjoyable feel good rom-com . Totally in love with Lucy and Josh ! Awesome work by Sally for a debut . I Will surely be picking up her other books ... Review: A Funny And Sexy Office Romance. MUST READ!! - The Hating Game is a book I was compelled to buy because it was all over my insta feed. I tell you, Bookstagram is a really powerful medium to sell a book. Almost every other Bookstagram account I followed recommended this book. Seeing such rave reviews, I decided to read a sample on my Kindle. And the first few pages were so funny and interesting that I was sold to the story. Luckily, I do not regret my buy because the book was totally worth it. It was a short and fun read and by the end of it, I fell in love with Lucy and Joshua. Points I Liked About The Hating Game Lucy: The character of Lucy seemed familiar yet very fresh. Sweet and lovely Lucy reminded me of a lot of characters that I have seen in rom-coms before, yet I did not feel anything about her was unoriginal. For me, she was the life of the book. I usually develop a soft spot for male leads in rom-coms but sometimes, the female characters are so strong and appealing that they easily overshadow the hot and hunky male lead. Lucy was one of the few female characters that not only outwitted but also outshined the male character. I found Lucy extremely endearing because she seemed to be proud of who she was and what she did. Even when Joshua teased her about her family business and her mother’s blog, she never resented her roots and gave it back to him in the best way possible. I adore women who are confident and witty. Joshua: I liked Joshua but not as much as I liked Lucy. Joshua is a regular rich, handsome and intelligent hero you usually find in rom-coms. He is like a little school boy who teases a girl only because he secretly likes her. He pretends to be a super-jerk only to transform into a caring and loving boyfriend. What I liked the most about him is his character development and backstory. Joshua has a painful history and I liked the way he handled things for himself. I also appreciate the fact that, like a lot of other wounded souls, he does not look at Lucy as someone who will help him move on in life. Rather he does that himself and allows Lucy to enter his life when he is more sorted. Yes, he does use Lucy as a shield when dealing with certain tricky situations but that does not mean he sees her as just that. She means more to him and does prove it time and again that he loves her and cares for her. Romance: I liked the pace at which romance blossomed between Lucy and Josh. The sexual tension between the two was evident and it slowly built up to such an extent that it gradually burst into a smouldering HAWT and unexpected kiss. The pacing of the book is just right. Dialogues: By dialogues I mean the conversations that Lucy would have with Joshua especially when they are on their supposed ‘hate’ mode. Their repartee would have me laughing hard till my belly ached. It is their witty banter that makes every reader fall in love with them. I love Lucy and Josh for their chemistry and romance. Here are some interesting quotes from the book: “Watching you pretend to hate the nickname is the best part of my day.” “What are you imagining? Your expression is filthy.” “Strangling you. Bare hands.” I can barely get the words out. I’m huskier than a phone-sex operator after a double shift. “So that’s your kink.” His eyes are going dark. “Only where you’re concerned.” Both his eyebrows ratchet up, and he opens his mouth as his eyes go completely black, but he does not seem to be able to say a word. It is wonderful.” “He did not smile back, and somehow I feel like he’s been carrying my smile around in his breast pocket ever since. He’s one up.” “All I want to do is kiss you until I fall asleep. I want to slide in between your sheets, and find out what goes on inside your head, and underneath your clothes. I want to make a fool of myself over you.” “Joshua is glaring at me with angry eyebrows. I use my brainwaves to transmit an insult to him, which he receives and pulls himself up straight.” Points I Did Not Like About The Hating Game Nah. This book was funny and romantic. I have no complaints. Final View: The Hating Game is a typical rom-com that will keep you engaged and entertained. It has all the elements that define a good book. Lucy and Josh bickered their way into my heart and I would recommend this book to all my fellow rom-com lovers as I am sure these two will waltz their way into your hearts too. Originally published on Alphagirl.in ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #22,578 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #118 in Workplace Romance #169 in Romantic Suspense (Books) #197 in Romantic Comedy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 41,383 Reviews | ## Images ![THE HATING GAME - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817HkQzwK8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Rom com *by P***H on 9 August 2020* This sure is a 5/5 for me ! The best Romance novel I have ever read and the best book I have read this year.. I was soo glued to it that I had to finish it in a day .. Men like Josh are exactly why my standards and expectations of the gender are high ... Enjoyable feel good rom-com . Totally in love with Lucy and Josh ! Awesome work by Sally for a debut . I Will surely be picking up her other books ... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Funny And Sexy Office Romance. MUST READ!! *by A***S on 28 July 2017* The Hating Game is a book I was compelled to buy because it was all over my insta feed. I tell you, Bookstagram is a really powerful medium to sell a book. Almost every other Bookstagram account I followed recommended this book. Seeing such rave reviews, I decided to read a sample on my Kindle. And the first few pages were so funny and interesting that I was sold to the story. Luckily, I do not regret my buy because the book was totally worth it. It was a short and fun read and by the end of it, I fell in love with Lucy and Joshua. Points I Liked About The Hating Game Lucy: The character of Lucy seemed familiar yet very fresh. Sweet and lovely Lucy reminded me of a lot of characters that I have seen in rom-coms before, yet I did not feel anything about her was unoriginal. For me, she was the life of the book. I usually develop a soft spot for male leads in rom-coms but sometimes, the female characters are so strong and appealing that they easily overshadow the hot and hunky male lead. Lucy was one of the few female characters that not only outwitted but also outshined the male character. I found Lucy extremely endearing because she seemed to be proud of who she was and what she did. Even when Joshua teased her about her family business and her mother’s blog, she never resented her roots and gave it back to him in the best way possible. I adore women who are confident and witty. Joshua: I liked Joshua but not as much as I liked Lucy. Joshua is a regular rich, handsome and intelligent hero you usually find in rom-coms. He is like a little school boy who teases a girl only because he secretly likes her. He pretends to be a super-jerk only to transform into a caring and loving boyfriend. What I liked the most about him is his character development and backstory. Joshua has a painful history and I liked the way he handled things for himself. I also appreciate the fact that, like a lot of other wounded souls, he does not look at Lucy as someone who will help him move on in life. Rather he does that himself and allows Lucy to enter his life when he is more sorted. Yes, he does use Lucy as a shield when dealing with certain tricky situations but that does not mean he sees her as just that. She means more to him and does prove it time and again that he loves her and cares for her. Romance: I liked the pace at which romance blossomed between Lucy and Josh. The sexual tension between the two was evident and it slowly built up to such an extent that it gradually burst into a smouldering HAWT and unexpected kiss. The pacing of the book is just right. Dialogues: By dialogues I mean the conversations that Lucy would have with Joshua especially when they are on their supposed ‘hate’ mode. Their repartee would have me laughing hard till my belly ached. It is their witty banter that makes every reader fall in love with them. I love Lucy and Josh for their chemistry and romance. Here are some interesting quotes from the book: “Watching you pretend to hate the nickname is the best part of my day.” “What are you imagining? Your expression is filthy.” “Strangling you. Bare hands.” I can barely get the words out. I’m huskier than a phone-sex operator after a double shift. “So that’s your kink.” His eyes are going dark. “Only where you’re concerned.” Both his eyebrows ratchet up, and he opens his mouth as his eyes go completely black, but he does not seem to be able to say a word. It is wonderful.” “He did not smile back, and somehow I feel like he’s been carrying my smile around in his breast pocket ever since. He’s one up.” “All I want to do is kiss you until I fall asleep. I want to slide in between your sheets, and find out what goes on inside your head, and underneath your clothes. I want to make a fool of myself over you.” “Joshua is glaring at me with angry eyebrows. I use my brainwaves to transmit an insult to him, which he receives and pulls himself up straight.” Points I Did Not Like About The Hating Game Nah. This book was funny and romantic. I have no complaints. Final View: The Hating Game is a typical rom-com that will keep you engaged and entertained. It has all the elements that define a good book. Lucy and Josh bickered their way into my heart and I would recommend this book to all my fellow rom-com lovers as I am sure these two will waltz their way into your hearts too. Originally published on Alphagirl.in ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it. *by V***I on 3 January 2025* The best book I've ever read. ## Frequently Bought Together - Hachette The Hating Game: Tiktok Made Me Buy It! The Perfect Enemies To Lovers Romcom - The Spanish Love Deception: Tiktok Made Me Buy It! 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