Love, Off the Record was a delightful read! I was intrigued by the book's synopsis and knew I had to read it because I loved The Hating Game!

Wyn and Three, two driven journalism students, compete strongly to get the top spot on their school newspaper. As they turn to mind tricks and sabotage to outsmart one another, Three discovers something that casts doubt on their rivalry, while Wyn finds herself captivated to an unknown man on a university dating app.

I adored the characters and felt that their personal experiences of managing delicate family issues, dating, friendship, and collage were so genuine. One of the best things that kept things interesting and made for some enjoyable moments along the way was the competition and banter between Wyn and Three. I was rooting for them right from the start since I could feel their tension nearly jumping off the paper.
I adored how characters supported one another in speaking and living their truths, even when it was challenging, and to prioritize their mental health.

I got the chance to listen to the Love, Off the Record audiobook. The narrator did a fantastic job, in my opinion, with pleasing expression and timing.

I have not read any books by Samantha Markum before, but this one is not the last. I was very captivated in this novel, and it was difficult to put down! I will definitely look for more of Samantha's works.

Strongly recommend to all YA readers, especially those who enjoy the academic setting's enemies-to-lovers trope.netgalley18 s ;3503 1,214

ATE UP THE COMPETITIVE RIVALS TO LOVERS TROPEEEE.

I was so happy Three got his own book he was the star of TMEB fr. Really adored the banter and unmitigated annoyance he and Wyn shared. audiobooks contemporary9 s Katie133 15

A Three apologist since he first appeared on the scene in 2022, I could not wait to read a book all about him. And let me tell you, he is at his THREE-IEST in this. If you thought he and Doe had chemistry, just wait until you get a look at him and Wyn. There is fighting but also sort of flirting (when Wyn chokes him in the middle of the newsroom, oh my god), there is banter that never ends, and there is the only acceptable kind of love triangle--a two-sided one.

It's giving Tweet Cute. It's giving You've Got Mail. It's giving Alex, Approximately.

Wyn is a lot of us when we first get to college--unsure of our place, feeling everyone else had made friends so easily while you were just kind of...there. I graduated many moons ago, and it was still super validating to read about someone else having the same kind of experience that I did, feeling I could be lifted out of the equation and it wouldn't have made a difference.

I cannot tell you how much I love Samantha Markum. I will read anything she ever writes, forever and ever, amen. Every book of hers is my new favorite. They are so funny, so relatable, so well written. She does YA SO well, but I would love to see an adult book from her too, because honestly? There's nothing but some mild kissing in this one and it is still HOT.

You don't have to have read Three's villain origin story (This May End Badly) before you read this. It makes sense with or without the background. But...why would you NOT read This May End Badly? It's RIGHT THERE, already published and waiting for you. Go, fall in love with Three now, so that you're ready when this is released in June!baby-were-the-new-romantics dont-need-a-spin-off hand-under-my-sweatshirt ...more10 s2 comments costitanza (onetoomanybooks)302 36

I loved this book.

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Thank you NetGalley and Spotify Audiobooks for allowing me to listen to the ALC of The Love Hack.

If I had to describe Love, Off the Record with three words they would be: angsty, funny, and absolutely important. In this YA rom-com, Samantha Markham doesn´t just give us a rivalry between lovers in college romance, but she gives us banter, friendship, angst, and a view of how difficult it can be to be plus-size and love yourself.
 
Wyn and Three are rivals. She will beat him no matter what and the position on the university newspaper will be hers.
And while Wyn tries to beat Three, find her voice,  friendship, and maybe even flirt a little with the cute RA.
But when Three hits a story too close to home for Wyn they need to put their differences aside and try to uncover something too important to continue bickering.
 
The banter and angst in this book are top notch and I was engaged since the second one.
 
As far as internalized and not fatphobia goes this book threads the topic very gently without being too heavy, but it says what we fat girls always think. How others perceive us, how we have to hide while eating for fear of being judged, how it is not even remotely possible that a cute guy can us when there are so many pretty skinny girls out there.
And let me tell you, I know everything about this, since I lived it.
And girls, always love yourself. Because Wyn you are capable, strong, and most importantly beautiful, and people who fall in love with you will you no matter what.
 
The audiobook is really well produced and I loved the voice actress. She did a beautiful job voicing all of Wyn´s internal struggles and not.arc6 s Ayushi (bookwormbullet)610 1,141

This was SOOOO good omg the banter and tension was fantastic!!!

Thank you so much to Simon Teen for providing me with an ARC!all-time-favorites arcs five-stars ...more5 s April65 3

Such a classic and well-done enemies-to-lovers academic rivals love story! I was hooked from the start and couldn't put it down the more I read. I seriously had such a fun time throughout the entire story. I read most of it during an 8-hour car ride and had to literally contain my smiling, giggling, and almost crying as best I could lol. Wyn and Three’s banter was so fun and so very addictive. I highlighted almost everything they said and every interaction they had because it was just THAT good. Samantha Markum somehow created a couple that could hate each other, love each other, not stand each other, AND YET have so much sexual tension—all at once. I mean that tension was *chefs kiss*.

I commend Markum for including various heavy topics on top of the adorable love story. And, while I loved them and they didn’t diminish the overall storyline in any way, I felt they could’ve been better elaborated on or had a bit more closure to really make everything feel more cohesive. However, Wyn’s personal experience and growth were areas where I think Markum absolutely nailed it. Almost every time I read Wyn discuss her emotions, it felt I was reading about my 17-year-old self. At times it felt I was Wyn and Wyn was me. Wyn’s anxiety, insecurity, and growth felt so raw and real, reflecting how I, and many other women, have felt. I could physically feel my heart breaking when Wyn felt a certain way, said words she didn’t mean, felt mistreated, or negatively interpreted someone’s face or body language. She was by no means a perfect person, but that made her feel so much more real. She had her flaws, managed to grow in many areas, and reached out for support through her friends, therapy, and family.

I have to admit, I was unsure I’d Three at first, but he surprisingly grew on me. Now, I can’t stop thinking about him (literally send help!)

I absolutely loved this story, and if I could, I’d read more and more stories about Three and Wyn or erase my memory and read this book all over again. I also think a story about Madison would be really cute!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for providing me with an e-arc! All opinions shared are mine and mine alone. Love, Off the Record publishes June 11, 2024!arcs read-as-ebook4 s Lindsay (pawsomereads)922 559

4.5??
This is the kind of book that reminds me why I love reading, and why I’ll probably always love YA even if I’m out of range of the target demographic. This was such a satisfyingly terrific read. It was a quick story and super easy to get into. The characters were really relatable and I felt the book captured the overall essence of being in your first year of college so well.
I loved the rivals to lovers romance. Wyn and Three are freshmen journalism students who’d rather see each other fail spectacularly than share a byline. When a coveted reporter spot opens up, their rivalry explodes into a deliciously devious game of sabotage. From idea theft to mind games, these two stop at nothing to come out on top, making their feud wildly entertaining. The interactions between Wyn and Three had me literally giggling and kicking my feet. The banter was so good and their relationship had this spark of joy to it while also having an undercurrent of competition that made the tension amazing.
I really enjoyed the uncovering of the news story and seeing Three and Wyn come together as reluctant partners.
This was a really fun read but also covered some heavier topics difficult family relationships, negative body image and mental health struggles. I thought all of these subjects were handled very well and helped in creating a story that's both thoughtful and endearing.
Packed with sharp dialogue, heartfelt moments, and a plot that keeps you hooked, Love, Off the Record is a smart, funny, and utterly delightful read. Samantha Markum’s storytelling shines in this absolute gem of a book.
This can totally be read as a standalone but it also serves as a companion to This May End Badly, the author’s debut novel, and I definitely recommend reading that one too!4 s Kasee Bailey230 48

WE KNEEL AT THE ALTAR OF SAMANTHA MARKUM!!!!

For real though, this book was everything I've ever wanted. Set in the universe of THIS MAY END BADLY, this book is Three and Wyn's story and it is *so good.* Sam is such a gifted writer and does YA SO well. She crafts real, relatable characters and deep emotional resonance in stories about teens and manages to make the reader feel seen, understood, and utterly captivated. LOVE, OFF THE RECORD is also hilarious and HOT!

Also, as a former editor-in-chief of my high school newspaper and total journalism nerd, this book scratched a major itch. I love everything about this and want--nay, need--EVERYONE to read it.

All the stars!7 s Nora567 13

THIS was sooo much fun big on the rivals to lovers of it all (did not know this was set in a universe of an already existing book sooo i’m on it searching for this may end badly as i’m writing this) THANK YOU NETGALLEY wyn and three are cuckoo in the best possible way
this kind of made me miss highschool a bit (and MY rival i’m gonna call him
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