Hook, Line, and SinkerHook, Line, and Sinker
What it's about
He's a guaranteed good time and likes it that way, until he meets Hannah Bellinger, who's immune to his charm but wants to be friends. He likes her too much to risk a fling, so platonic pals it is.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller and a Goodreads Choice finalist for romance.
You'll love it if you liked
It Happened One Summer
Funny Story
The DealGood to know
It's a friends-to-lovers romance for adults.
By the numbers
- Readers16 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller56 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #207 of the 246 romances we rank
- #278 of the 325 literary novels we rank
- #402 of the 485 new books we rank
- #2534 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Hook, Line, and Sinker worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller and a Goodreads Choice finalist for romance. It ranks #2,534 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 60.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Hook, Line, and Sinker about?
He's a guaranteed good time and likes it that way, until he meets Hannah Bellinger, who's immune to his charm but wants to be friends. He likes her too much to risk a fling, so platonic pals it is.
How long does it take to read Hook, Line, and Sinker?
About 9 hours (352 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Hook, Line, and Sinker?
If you liked it, try It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey, Funny Story by Emily Henry or The Deal by Elle Kennedy.