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3.87 AVERAGE
This book was kindly sent to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
A fresh start on a cruise ship leads to some unforgettable experiences…
After being given the extreme villain edit on a reality dating show, Gemma Harvey has escaped to cruise ship crew life alongside her brother Oscar and his girlfriend Eliza. It’s world’s away from her life as an influencer and she hopes that none of the guests recognise and expose her. Plus, being on the Neptune finally puts her in the path of Eliza’s friend Tom Parks, who she’s been crushing on since the moment he popped up in Oscar’s photo stream. Delaying his return to the ship, Tom is immediately drawn to Gemma - or Megan - and after an unforgettable first night together in the most unexpected place, he knows this is a women he needs to get to know. When Harvey offers Gemma’s social media services to Tom, who is trying to maintain a comedy presence on TikTok while on the ship, it’s the perfect chance to spend quality time with her. But Gemma, rightfully, has some walls up, and Oscar isn’t afraid to tell Tom to not hook up with his sister. No matter the obstacles though, Tom knows that Gemma is it for him, he just has to prove that to her, no matter what anyone says.
When the first chapter features an orgy, you know damn well you’re in for an unputdownable read! I absolutely ADORED More Than Shipmates and the swoony and spicy crewmate shenanigans that Philippa put the characters through, and she followed all that up with another fabulous romp on what has to be the horniest ship sailing the high seas! THIS is what cruiseships need to be using as advertisements to get people to apply to be crewmates, because they’d be inundated with applications in the blink of an eye!
After everything that Tom went through in book one, I was very excited to see him get the happily ever after he deserves. And as we got to learn about Gemma and her backstory, it was clear that she too deserved the love and HEA just as much as Tom. Both had intense chemistry from the get-go, spurred on by Gemma finally having a chance to explore her sexuality and experiences with Tom. There was so much love and care between them, especially on Tom’s part from the beginning, and the spice only intensified that. And yes, the spice was spicing real damn good - I did say this whole thing started with an orgy, and it only got better from there!
Once again, I ADORED the setting of a cruise ship, which is the perfect fodder for the forced proximity trope. And again, I was VERY close to uprooting my entire life and embarking on a new journey working on a cruise shop, despite the fact that I’m an introvert and my social battery would NEVER be able to handle it! While we didn’t get to see as much of the crew activities like we did with the previous book (the scavenger hunt still lives rent-free in my head), we got to explore more off-shore locations. And while there was also less focus on the larger friend groups, there was strong focus on the stronger friendships, like between Tom and Jack.
Not going to lie, I was lowkey VERY invested in a potential throuple situation, and I would have been very satisfied if that was the route Philippa had taken with Tom and Gemma. But the group activities that we did get with these two were *chefs kiss* and I definitely could have done with more! And although Philippa ended the book with Jack seemingly getting his happy ending, I do kind of want to see him get his own book so we can explore that more - he was such a great inclusion in this story, and I loved his friendship with Tom, and eventually Gemma, so it would be so fun to follow his own HEA after everything he’s been through.
If you love Below Deck and want to experience all the drama that comes with living on a cruise ship for six months, this book and this series NEEDS to be at the top of your TBR! You’ll 100% be itching to apply for cruiseship jobs the moment you start reading, and you’ll be packing your bags by the time you reach the final page!
A fresh start on a cruise ship leads to some unforgettable experiences…
After being given the extreme villain edit on a reality dating show, Gemma Harvey has escaped to cruise ship crew life alongside her brother Oscar and his girlfriend Eliza. It’s world’s away from her life as an influencer and she hopes that none of the guests recognise and expose her. Plus, being on the Neptune finally puts her in the path of Eliza’s friend Tom Parks, who she’s been crushing on since the moment he popped up in Oscar’s photo stream. Delaying his return to the ship, Tom is immediately drawn to Gemma - or Megan - and after an unforgettable first night together in the most unexpected place, he knows this is a women he needs to get to know. When Harvey offers Gemma’s social media services to Tom, who is trying to maintain a comedy presence on TikTok while on the ship, it’s the perfect chance to spend quality time with her. But Gemma, rightfully, has some walls up, and Oscar isn’t afraid to tell Tom to not hook up with his sister. No matter the obstacles though, Tom knows that Gemma is it for him, he just has to prove that to her, no matter what anyone says.
When the first chapter features an orgy, you know damn well you’re in for an unputdownable read! I absolutely ADORED More Than Shipmates and the swoony and spicy crewmate shenanigans that Philippa put the characters through, and she followed all that up with another fabulous romp on what has to be the horniest ship sailing the high seas! THIS is what cruiseships need to be using as advertisements to get people to apply to be crewmates, because they’d be inundated with applications in the blink of an eye!
After everything that Tom went through in book one, I was very excited to see him get the happily ever after he deserves. And as we got to learn about Gemma and her backstory, it was clear that she too deserved the love and HEA just as much as Tom. Both had intense chemistry from the get-go, spurred on by Gemma finally having a chance to explore her sexuality and experiences with Tom. There was so much love and care between them, especially on Tom’s part from the beginning, and the spice only intensified that. And yes, the spice was spicing real damn good - I did say this whole thing started with an orgy, and it only got better from there!
Once again, I ADORED the setting of a cruise ship, which is the perfect fodder for the forced proximity trope. And again, I was VERY close to uprooting my entire life and embarking on a new journey working on a cruise shop, despite the fact that I’m an introvert and my social battery would NEVER be able to handle it! While we didn’t get to see as much of the crew activities like we did with the previous book (the scavenger hunt still lives rent-free in my head), we got to explore more off-shore locations. And while there was also less focus on the larger friend groups, there was strong focus on the stronger friendships, like between Tom and Jack.
Not going to lie, I was lowkey VERY invested in a potential throuple situation, and I would have been very satisfied if that was the route Philippa had taken with Tom and Gemma. But the group activities that we did get with these two were *chefs kiss* and I definitely could have done with more! And although Philippa ended the book with Jack seemingly getting his happy ending, I do kind of want to see him get his own book so we can explore that more - he was such a great inclusion in this story, and I loved his friendship with Tom, and eventually Gemma, so it would be so fun to follow his own HEA after everything he’s been through.
If you love Below Deck and want to experience all the drama that comes with living on a cruise ship for six months, this book and this series NEEDS to be at the top of your TBR! You’ll 100% be itching to apply for cruiseship jobs the moment you start reading, and you’ll be packing your bags by the time you reach the final page!
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
medium-paced
emotional
funny
medium-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:
Complicated
I loved being back about the ship and back with Tom and the gang - this book was such a fun time
- workplace romance (on a cruise ship)
- secret identity
- great spice
- no 3rd act break up
- dual pov / 1st person
I really enjoyed all the characters and this whole world that Philippa built, I had a great time reading
I loved the main characters and how supportive they are of each other, I also loved their friendship with Tom's roommate/best friend, Jack (he's such a good character and I really hope he gets his own book)
You don't find out what happened to Gemma prior to her being on the ship until about 50% and it was so good to suddenly understand some of the choices she made at the start. I really loved how at the end she fought back against the opinion that the general public has about her
The spice in this book is so fun and I had a great time reading it
Thank you to Philippa for the ARC - all opinions are my own
- workplace romance (on a cruise ship)
- secret identity
- great spice
- no 3rd act break up
- dual pov / 1st person
I really enjoyed all the characters and this whole world that Philippa built, I had a great time reading
I loved the main characters and how supportive they are of each other, I also loved their friendship with Tom's roommate/best friend, Jack (he's such a good character and I really hope he gets his own book)
You don't find out what happened to Gemma prior to her being on the ship until about 50% and it was so good to suddenly understand some of the choices she made at the start. I really loved how at the end she fought back against the opinion that the general public has about her
The spice in this book is so fun and I had a great time reading it
Thank you to Philippa for the ARC - all opinions are my own
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
This one is SPICY!!! 🌶️🔥🌶️🔥 Literally within the first chapter 🤣 I love the concept of this series; I really enjoy the behind the scenes look into cruise life. I loved Tom in More than Shipmates and this book only made me love him more. We get to see all of our favorites from the first book, and we get some lovely new characters, as well. Gemma was such a good addition to this series, I absolutely adored all of the relationships she formed. 👀 I really hope we get another book with Jack, his character really bloomed in this book. I would love to see more of his backstory and future. The reality show plot was heartbreaking, but I loved see Gemma blossom throughout that and really hold her own by the end. I love this series so much and can't wait to see where Philippa takes it next!
Thank you to the author for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to the author for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
More Than Clickbait - Philippa Young
☆☆☆☆☆
As a die hard Oscar girl in book one, I didn't expect to fall head over heels in love with Tom within the first chapter but oh boy did i😮💨😍 Once again, Philippa has outdone herself. The dynamics between the characters was AMAZING and tension coming through from book one really made me feel completely immersed in this book.
I said it before and I'll say it again - Philippa writes THE BEST characters. They have so much depth and so many personal problems going on which actually affect the characters and storyline. There's nothing worse than the supposed problem never interfering with the plot and I'm so so pleased that, not only did it - it was done beautifully.
The storyline again was so raw, real and emotional. I was, again, personally impacted by the plot and BOTH characters pasts and difficulties. Philippa really lays these problems bare and shows the true damage, struggle, fight and eventual overcome of all of these in such a delicate and authentic way which makes them hit a whole lot harder. I was crying and my heart was aching at multiple points from seeing small parts of my past within these characters and knowing exactly what it's like.
The relationship between Tom and Gemma was so incredibly wholesome and heartwarming. I am obsessed with both of them and of course the smut included was, as expected - AMAZING. I loved the constant importance put on consent and trust throughout. Such an important part.
Overall, I am overjoyed to have been given an arc for this book and really do encourage you to read it when it releases on May 2nd. *Remember to read book 1 first!!*
☆☆☆☆☆
As a die hard Oscar girl in book one, I didn't expect to fall head over heels in love with Tom within the first chapter but oh boy did i😮💨😍 Once again, Philippa has outdone herself. The dynamics between the characters was AMAZING and tension coming through from book one really made me feel completely immersed in this book.
I said it before and I'll say it again - Philippa writes THE BEST characters. They have so much depth and so many personal problems going on which actually affect the characters and storyline. There's nothing worse than the supposed problem never interfering with the plot and I'm so so pleased that, not only did it - it was done beautifully.
The storyline again was so raw, real and emotional. I was, again, personally impacted by the plot and BOTH characters pasts and difficulties. Philippa really lays these problems bare and shows the true damage, struggle, fight and eventual overcome of all of these in such a delicate and authentic way which makes them hit a whole lot harder. I was crying and my heart was aching at multiple points from seeing small parts of my past within these characters and knowing exactly what it's like.
The relationship between Tom and Gemma was so incredibly wholesome and heartwarming. I am obsessed with both of them and of course the smut included was, as expected - AMAZING. I loved the constant importance put on consent and trust throughout. Such an important part.
Overall, I am overjoyed to have been given an arc for this book and really do encourage you to read it when it releases on May 2nd. *Remember to read book 1 first!!*