I Hate You, Fuller James

Written by Kelly Anne Blount

Narrated by Carly Robins and James Fouhey

I hate you, Fuller James.



I hate your floppy hair and your lopsided grin and those laughing blue eyes that always seem to be laughing at me.



I hate that you're the most popular guy in school and I'm still the girl who sneezed and spit out her retainer on someone at a middle school dance. It's just such a cliché.



I hate that I'm being forced to tutor you in English and keep it a secret from everyone. Because otherwise it might put our basketball team's chances at winning State in jeopardy, and even though I hate you, I love basketball.



I hate that it seems like you're keeping a secret from me . . . and that the more time we spend together, the less I feel like I'm on solid ground. Because I'm starting to realize there's so much more to you than meets the eye. Underneath it all, you're real.



But what I hate most is that I really don't hate you at all.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Dec 8, 2020
• ISBN: 9781705266762

Kelly Anne Blount

Kelly Anne Blount is a USA Today bestselling author and frequent contributor to Tap, Wattpad's new app for chat-style stories.

Reviews for I Hate You, Fuller James

[Malcolm and Amber Homeyer · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Could be cute if it were more appropriate and wasn't sprinkled with random woke propaganda.

[Antwanique Williams · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was beautiful and heartfelt so amazing I strongly recommend

[Claire Greco · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

To be honest, this book was nothing like I expected it to be based off the review. HOWEVER— I’m very picky about my romance reads and was very disappointed in this book. The plot was very brief and easily amendable (in the terms of resulting in no conflict what-so-ever). Once Fuller backed out of his dilemma, there was no reason he could not have been upfront. Even Wren knew she wasn’t supposed to tell anyone… she would have understood. Yet after Fuller kept it to himself, I knew exactly where it was going. Also the main characters had important family members that were brought up multiple times and meant so much to the main characters— yet we rarely saw them and there was no background. There was absolutely no reasoning behind the antagonist either. Like we know that she is her ex-best friend and became popular but she rarely showed up and there truly was barely any background on her either. For 28 chapters this story could have gone a great length deeper into characters, plots, and climax points through the story. I feel as though the author came up with a story line and did the bare minimum to bring the story to life. If you like cliche and quick-read romance stories while you’re working out, going grocery shopping, etc., this could definitely be for you. But if you like to actually connect with the characters and feel as though you’re in the story, I would not recommend.

[Manuela Robledo · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Very lighthearted and fun YA story!! Would highly recommend for people who are looking for a fast paced story.

[girliebookloverr · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

-5 stars-

A lot of people are giving this one star and two, but I really liked this book. I liked the enemies to lovers trope.

I must say this is your typical romance movie/ book. (You know what I mean.) So what I’m saying is if you don’t like hallmark movies, and typical romance books this isn’t for you.

However, I liked this book quite a bit. Part of it might have been the cover, because it’s so cute. The writing wasn’t overly amazing but it doesn’t matter to me.

[grgenius_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I ADORED Wren's character for all she was worth, and despite my inclination to fall victim to the title, I actually didn't mind Fuller either. True, he gets better as the story goes on and that grand gesture is really above and beyond (even if slightly unbelievable), but it didn't really seem like he was such a bad person from the start, just misguided by some batting eyelashes and his high school fame. When these two were able to see beneath the surface to what really makes them tick, it was a potential match made in heaven...no guarantees, but a definite pair in the making. Marissa on the other hand (and even Fuller's cronies), I honestly couldn't stand! She went from friend to foe and then started spreading vicious lies, and non-truths just to ride on the popularity train...but really, what good is being popular if your soul is black? (Okay, now I'M being dramatic, but you get the point.)

All in all, a fun read that reminded me of all the great teen movies from yesteryear. It's a lot She's All That with a helping of Can't Hardly Wait and even a dash of Clueless mixed in for good measure, but while the story may have some similarities, it still comes together for a sweetly satisfying read that'll leave you with a smile. (Also, gotta say that cover is definitely a SWEET choice!)


*ebook received for review; opinions are my own

[n.w.moors-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Fuller James is the most popular boy in school and Wren is the smart misfit who must tutor Fuller so the basketball team doesn't miss the playoffs. It's a plot that's been done a million times and this book doesn't add much to the trope, but it's a quick read and okay. I'm not the target audience for this and I suspect young girls will love it, but I like to pick up some YA every once in a while and check it out.

[kerilynned · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I would say this one is more of a 3 and a half stars but I'll round up instead of down. It is a typical popular guy falls for the nerdy girl trope. I usually love that trope but this one just seemed a little rushed. I didn't really feel like they had enough interaction before there were all of a sudden hopelessly in love. Wren gave in a little too quickly for my taste. I think if they had a little bit more of a history from middle school that would have helped. It was still a cute and light hearted read though.

[sennebec · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The plot has been done multiple times, but there are some neat twists here to make it fresh and fun. Wren has learned to stick with her two best friends who are both guys after a disaster at a dance that left her with a cruel and embarrassing nickname. She's nerdy, but not only knows almost every basketball statistic whether it be high school, college or pro and is able to see what a player needs to do to correct even the most minor fault. When she's blackmailed into tutoring Fuller James, seemingly obnoxious star of her high school basketball team so he can pass AP English and keep playing, you know where the story is going, but how it gets there is what makes this so enjoyable. Add in a grandfather with early dementia, Fuller's little brother with a serious but livable medical condition, the requisite mean girls and the major misunderstanding that needs a stellar performance by Fuller, and stir gently. A fast and very enjoyable read.