Lainey Mitchell, stunning soccer star, is thrilled to spend a summer with her hot, long-term boyfriend, Jason. When he randomly decides to break up with her (in her own parents' coffee shop), her plans go out the window. Now, she's heartbroken and mad and wants him back more than anything. When Lainey and her best friend, Bianca, find a copy of The Art of War, Lainey knows she has found the key to getting Jason, which includes pretending to date kitchen cook, Micah. As Lainey and Micah fake dates, she realizes that getting Jason back might not be so important if it means not getting to spend time with Micah anymore.

When it comes to movies, I am a sucker for romantic comedies. THE ART OF LAINEY by Paula Stokes is the perfect book version of everything romantic comedies hold: laughter, romance, delightful quirkiness, and a wonderful concept. It has a light-heartedness that makes it full of entertainment and fun, but it also has a nice depth that makes you wonder what can happen if you let go of some of the limitations you've put on yourself like Lainey does.

As fun as the concept of this story is, the characters are really what make it soar. Lainey has her flaws, but she has such a good heart. Micah is a closet sweetheart, and I love how Lainey and him flow together so well. They are both 100% adorable and have great secondary characters framing them, especially Bianca and Leo who are super cute.

Overall, if you love movies like Clueless or Ten Things I Hate About You, then THE ART OF LAINEY should definitely be on your to-read this. I would also especially recommend this for reluctant readers with its wonderful humor and quick pacing.