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Wanderlust by Elle Everhart

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hrmason's review against another edition

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emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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kaydeedickins's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


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opinionsofawolf's review against another edition

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3.0


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chelsss_ann's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

The title immediately grabbed me - I mean, I have a wanderlust tattoo 🤷‍♀️ The romance is definitely a big part of this story, but I would have read this book just to learn about all the places they traveled! They got to see so many cool places and I'm so, SO jealous! 

Ok, so on to the romance. I could not imagine winning a trip that's going to last 6 weeks and my travel buddy is a random guy I made out with drunkenly one night. 🤣 They both are so frustrating to one another and honestly just complete opposites that I was cracking up during some of their first interactions together. But then, when they start opening up together, it got all swoony. 

This was a cute book but was a bit on the longer side for how long I prefer my romances. There were also a few places that didn't seem to flow very well, but it could have been the lay out of the book since this was an arc rather than final ebook. Overall, it's still a cute ready and I'd def recommend it - especially for romance readers who love travel and their books to deal with a few heavy topics throughout. 

 Thanks to Elle Everhart, NetGalley, and Penguin Books for the free copy! 

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dazyreads's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.5

book review | Wanderlust by Elle Everharr

spoiler free! 

⭐️: 3.75
🌶️: 2.25
🏃🏼‍♀️: medium pace 
📖: paperback (gifted)

tropes/themes:

- dislike to lovers 
- slow burn 
- travel romance 
- grumpy x sunshine 
- travel blogger 
- forced proximity 

journalist Dylan wins a radio contest to vacation around the world… the catch? her travel partner was randomly selected in her phone contacts - Jack, the random guy she kissed on the night out. 🫣

thank you to @tandemcollectiveuk for allowing me to participate in the romance read-along! 

✈️ writing:
i found the style very blunt and humorous, and easy to read. 

🗺️ plot:
the plot was heavily focused on blogging and travelling writing, which I found interesting as i’m literally a ✨ blogger!✨ some scenes were especially powerful, when Dylan was discussing the dangers of social media and how brutal internet trolls can be. it was also very touching to read how she received so many comments violating her own bodily autonomy, which i’m sure a lot of women can relate to online and in reality. :(

i did feel like the sight seeing and visiting the different locations were quite glossed over - i feel like there could have been more? 

i did find the book to not be very consistent with the pacing. i was really intrigued from the start, but midway began to slow. nonetheless, i still found this book enjoyable!

🌁 characters:
the relationship began very cold, with lots of blunt humour. i loved how naturally the characters progressed and i found their relationship so healing!!! both characters learned to do what makes them truly happy and set their boundaries with toxic family and work. they were both so supportive, and it was an incredible message that i needed to hear.

i’d also like to note that i LOVED how Jack broke gender norms - he doesn’t act like a stereotypical ‘tough guy.’ of course i still love my toxic and rough fictional men, but it was refreshing to see Jack being a HUMAN, with fears, worries and emotions. i loveeeed how Dylan took the lead in some intimate scenes like it’s so amazing to see !!  

as this is a slow burn and a ‘will they/won’t they’ we didn’t get to see much for their relationship advance romantically. i didn’t mind this, because sometimes i like to be left wondering how the characters continue with their life. i do agree there could have been more chemistry/development. i did love their friendship and supportiveness though! 

overall: this is a sweet, slow burn romance with some fun world travelling, alongside social media/journalist drama. 🌞👒

AD/PR - please note this review is my 100% honest thoughts <3 

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jadehusdanhicks's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I bloody adore this book. We have the fun of a chaotic travel trip for six weeks won by chance from the radio, travelling with a club romance that is somewhat enemies to lovers due to having never called.  

There’s a lot of back and forth emotionally and trust wise.  And careers and their impact on their happiness are at the forefront too.  

A romance with a wonderful plot I really want to see more of these two characters tbh.

We have queer rep, working class rep, anxiety rep and also important continued conversation about abortion access and rights. 

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abbie2505's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5


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jazzsilvestri's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional fast-paced

3.0


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laheath's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Enjoyable travel romance in which the female lead wins a trip around the world in a radio contest, with the catch that the station gets to pick a contact from her phone and that person will travel with her. That person turns out to be a man she only met once, but with both of them stuck in jobs they hate, they decide to go for it. Over their weeks of traveling, they develop feelings for each other. Some reviewers have complained that there was no chemistry between the couple, but I disagree. They had long conversations and revealed family secrets to each other as well as learning the small things about each other as they traveled. Yes, their poor communication was frustrating sometimes. I would have liked for each city they visited to be described in more detail, but this was only done for a few, which I definitely feel made the story more fun and helped their chemistry. 

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megwilli's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0


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