Romance: This book's romance is simple, clean, and cute. Kaden and AJ end up dating (even though they have their differences) and are super sweet and all that. On the other hand, Kate's "boyfriend", Alex ends up being really annoying. He does some bad things to embarrass Kate, and lets just say they don't have a great relationship. A reality TV show is a possibility, and what could be better than contrasting Kate and A.J? Sprinkled throughout are thoughts on God, losing your faith and finding it again. I don’t know much about the co-author, Cindy Coloma. I can’t seem to find much about her. Can anybody find anything on her? Joni daren't confess her lie. Yet unable to stop thinking about what might have been, she hatches a plan to 'meet' Ant in real life without revealing who she really is.

With all that being said, as I viewed an ARC, I'm not sure what has changed between what I have read and the synopsis that is posted as of the date of my review. It discusses Kate's brother Val (not his name in the version I read), and the two of them going to summer camp together. Again, that did not happen in the version I read. Would be interested to read what type of camp both of them would attend together. I loved it. The set-up is glorious - a woman who joins a dating app with a fake photo meets a man whose photo is the only real thing about him. A novel about friendship and treachery that contains what must be the killer twist of the year. Totally brilliant' TONY PARSONS Kate is in the running for a reality show, and once A.J appears, they want the reality show to show the two different sides of Tennessee life. A.J also becomes good friends and then by the end of the book, kind of boyfriend/girlfriend with Kate's brother Kaden. At the end of the book Kate and A.J kind of come together.Plot: Really good, it wasn't too fast but not too slow either. Main characters (AJ and Kate) are asked to be on a reality show. Kate thinks that this is her way to fame and will be great for her future in fashion, while AJ would rather go hunting and be with her brothers. Both girls have things that they're struggling with, but through an unexpected friendship maybe, just maybe, they can work things out. When A.J. starts going to the school Kate attends, they instantly dislike each other. But as the year progresses, Kate’s brother Val is drawn to A.J., and when prom comes around, he asks her to be his date—much to his sister’s displeasure.

It was nice to read about AJ’s romantic relationship with Katie’s brother and how she was so aware of herself and her emotions throughout. It was also interesting to see just how vastly she differed from Katie. This book was set up so each chapter was from the point of view of either Katie or AJ so the reader could get first person dialogue from the main characters. While I for the most part enjoyed AJ's character more than that of Kate, I appreciated the fact that there was more to Kate than one would have first thought. In particular, I loved the fact that the authors chose to represent Kate as someone who has a strong relationship with her siblings, as it definitely gave her character an extra depth. Kate's brother Kaden plays a fairly important role in the book, as he starts to develop a romance with AJ throughout the course of the story, and it was really endearing to see the lengths the two of them go to keep their relationship from going too fast or too far. This may have been a shorter length novel, but it still manages to dive into some pretty important issues like losing a parent, parental divorce and remarriage, peer pressure, rumors, and overall, standing up for what you believe in. When happily divorced Joni finds Ant via a dating app, neither is entirely honest about who they are. I’ve read – and loved – ALL of Jane Fallon’s books, but Just Got Real is her best yet! Especially gorgeous on female friendship’ MARIAN KEYES The hilarious and razor-sharp new novel from the million-copy bestselling queen of revenge comedy, Jane FallonJane Fallon's Just Got Real is one of those rare novels that brings both a tear to your eye and a chill to your heart. Katie is the daughter of a big-time businessman and a successful boutique owning mother. She’s polished, academically accomplished, and heavily involved in school. She’s had what most people would describe as an easy life, though she puts a lot of stress on herself. Contrasting that, we have AJ. Originally from Louisiana, AJ has grown up covered in car grease from her late father’s mechanics shop and being one of the guys being raised alongside two older brothers.