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breathehopebooks's review
funny
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? Yes
4.75
Delightful! So fun, and the performances were so swoony.
My ONLY issue is that you can’t have the male lead look like a surfer bro with flowing blond hair and blue eyes and then cast HARRY SHUM JR to play him. Harry Shum Jr is wonderful—I’m a big fan, so his voice is easily recognizable—and i think it’s perfectly reasonable to imagine him as Brody. 4.75
My ONLY issue is that you can’t have the male lead look like a surfer bro with flowing blond hair and blue eyes and then cast HARRY SHUM JR to play him. Harry Shum Jr is wonderful—I’m a big fan, so his voice is easily recognizable—and i think it’s perfectly reasonable to imagine him as Brody. 4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Cursing, and Infidelity
Minor: Gaslighting, Medical trauma, and Medical content
eligru's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Medical content and Alcohol
kstolley01's review
adventurous
funny
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical trauma and Medical content
lexa's review
3.5
It was just okay for me. Enjoyed the Maui setting, and the side characters, but just couldn’t get very into the insta love & “hidden story” of it all.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Sexual content, Infidelity, Medical content, and Toxic relationship
katharina90's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
A cute but basic romane novella. The plot and characters didn't wow me.
I enjoyed the added sound effects in the audio version but the full cast was annoying at times.
I enjoyed the added sound effects in the audio version but the full cast was annoying at times.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity, Death, and Medical content
kelly_e's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
3.0
Title: The Honeymoon Crashers
Author: Christina Lauren
Series: Unhoneymooners #1.5
Genre: Romance
Rating: 3.00
Pub Date: August 1, 2023
T H R E E • W O R D S
Short • Cheesy • Fun
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Ami is determined to break the Torres family wedding curse. Her own disaster of a reception ended with all the guests getting food poisoning, and she left her cheating husband soon after. But even though she’s still processing her own divorce, Ami won’t let her twin sister Olive’s day be anything but perfect. Olive may think she wants a private ceremony in Maui, where she and her fiancé Ethan first fell in love, but Ami knows better and secretly flies the whole Torres family out to surprise the couple. Now she and her meticulously organized binder have less than two weeks to get everything together for the big day, thousands of miles from home.
Enter Brody, Ethan’s best man, who happens to be living in Maui and insists on helping with the preparations. His playfully elaborate schemes and happy-go-lucky attitude are the last thing Ami needs. When sparks start to fly, could it derail all her carefully laid plans?
💭 T H O U G H T S
Having adored the The Unhoneymooners, and even though I'd sworn off this writing duo after a few duds, I decided I needed to come back for this audio only novella. When I found myself in need to a quick, upbeat listen during the holidays The Honeymoon Crashers fit the bill.
I'll start out by saying the audio production was fantastic! With a full cast (although a few weird cases where it wasn't) and extra sound effects it was an entirely immersive listen. It really brought each of the characters to life and transported me to Hawaii in my mind.
As for the story, it was less than fantastic. Sure, there were plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and great vacation vibes, but I really don't think this story was necessary, especially having enjoyed The Unhoneymooners so much. It left me with a bit of an unsatisfied feeling.
I can definitely understand why so many Christina Lauren fans would be satisfied with The Honeymoon Crashers. However, it reminded me as to why I originally stopped reading this author duo. If you're looking for a quick, lighthearted listen than sure give it a try.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• wedding lovers
• fans of Christina Laruen
Author: Christina Lauren
Series: Unhoneymooners #1.5
Genre: Romance
Rating: 3.00
Pub Date: August 1, 2023
T H R E E • W O R D S
Short • Cheesy • Fun
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Ami is determined to break the Torres family wedding curse. Her own disaster of a reception ended with all the guests getting food poisoning, and she left her cheating husband soon after. But even though she’s still processing her own divorce, Ami won’t let her twin sister Olive’s day be anything but perfect. Olive may think she wants a private ceremony in Maui, where she and her fiancé Ethan first fell in love, but Ami knows better and secretly flies the whole Torres family out to surprise the couple. Now she and her meticulously organized binder have less than two weeks to get everything together for the big day, thousands of miles from home.
Enter Brody, Ethan’s best man, who happens to be living in Maui and insists on helping with the preparations. His playfully elaborate schemes and happy-go-lucky attitude are the last thing Ami needs. When sparks start to fly, could it derail all her carefully laid plans?
💭 T H O U G H T S
Having adored the The Unhoneymooners, and even though I'd sworn off this writing duo after a few duds, I decided I needed to come back for this audio only novella. When I found myself in need to a quick, upbeat listen during the holidays The Honeymoon Crashers fit the bill.
I'll start out by saying the audio production was fantastic! With a full cast (although a few weird cases where it wasn't) and extra sound effects it was an entirely immersive listen. It really brought each of the characters to life and transported me to Hawaii in my mind.
As for the story, it was less than fantastic. Sure, there were plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and great vacation vibes, but I really don't think this story was necessary, especially having enjoyed The Unhoneymooners so much. It left me with a bit of an unsatisfied feeling.
I can definitely understand why so many Christina Lauren fans would be satisfied with The Honeymoon Crashers. However, it reminded me as to why I originally stopped reading this author duo. If you're looking for a quick, lighthearted listen than sure give it a try.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• wedding lovers
• fans of Christina Laruen
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Medical content, Medical trauma, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death and Grief
katiejohns's review
lighthearted
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content
livruther's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
this was such a sweet novella! the cast was so good! it was so fun💗💗💗 i really enjoyed!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death, and Medical content
readingwithmeredith's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5
Reads like a novella/short romance. Fast paced but not a lot of depth because of how short it is. Unique that it was an audio only book- I liked the shifts made due to it being that way (sound effects, full cast, removal of “he said/she said”). Cute but not something that will stick with me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Cursing
Minor: Medical content and Medical trauma
aileron's review
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Medical content and Death
Minor: Vomit