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3.44 AVERAGE
3.44 AVERAGE
If you are a Christina, Lauren fan and you’re looking for their typical romance, centered book, this book is going to disappoint you. And I think that’s the explanation for the lower than usual rating on this book. This book does have a romance, but I will say the work centered drama around the main female character is the main plot point. And I found it captivating. It was really frustrating, and there were some deeply unlikable characters, but I really fell in love with Carey and James, the main characters. Carey’s entire story, really pulls at my heart strings and I was so proud of her growth by the end that it really felt like she was the point of the book.
I really liked this one!
I really liked this one!
This was the worst of their books. The lacking of organic character development made me have zero connection to any character - I could not give one F with how they ended up. This lead to audibly groaning at how awful James’ lines were and how fast their relationship progressed.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Yes
I love Christina Lauren in general and this book follows that trend. The characters are well-written, the plot is engaging and predominantly character driven, and I really appreciated the look at abusive bosses and how enmeshed we can become with our jobs and the people in them. Also, as someone who is adjacent to HGTV fanatics, I enjoyed all the references.
i usually love christina lauren books. this was just: meh. in the authors note they reference having to do a full rewrite bc the first draft didn’t live up to the high hopes they had and all i can think is like maybe another pass would’ve helped? idk something just didn’t click for me
lighthearted
medium-paced
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Christina Lauren won me over many books ago, and I happily continue to auto-buy each new release! The Honey-Don’t List is a solid read but definitely not my favorite from this writing duo!
This is an interesting book because it has one couple’s relationship imploding, kind-of leading to the main characters getting together. The story is told in the dual POVs of Carey and James; assistants to reality TV design stars, Melissa and Rusty. I like the idea of this book and can appreciate that it didn’t paint everything as flowers and butterflies, but it also left me wanting.
There just isn’t a lot of romance on paper. I feel like we get a lot more of Melly and Rusty’s unraveling and behind-the-scenes of their business than we get of the romantic build-up between Carey and James. Their banter is fun, but the chemistry lacked for me. The ending also comes on quickly and is rather abrupt. I didn’t get nearly enough of Carey and James as “Carey and James.”
Carey is a bit all over the place! As scattered as she is, I did mostly like her! She suffers from a disability that has affected a lot of her life choices; it’s great to see her develop with James’s help and to see the disability rep. James has a casual nonchalance for much of the book, and I generally enjoyed his character. The secondary characters, though…meh!
Overall, The Honey-Don’t List is a good read, perfect for contemporary romance fans who also like a dash of reality TV drama!
*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. Please note that it, in no way, had an effect on my opinion or review.
Christina Lauren won me over many books ago, and I happily continue to auto-buy each new release! The Honey-Don’t List is a solid read but definitely not my favorite from this writing duo!
This is an interesting book because it has one couple’s relationship imploding, kind-of leading to the main characters getting together. The story is told in the dual POVs of Carey and James; assistants to reality TV design stars, Melissa and Rusty. I like the idea of this book and can appreciate that it didn’t paint everything as flowers and butterflies, but it also left me wanting.
There just isn’t a lot of romance on paper. I feel like we get a lot more of Melly and Rusty’s unraveling and behind-the-scenes of their business than we get of the romantic build-up between Carey and James. Their banter is fun, but the chemistry lacked for me. The ending also comes on quickly and is rather abrupt. I didn’t get nearly enough of Carey and James as “Carey and James.”
Carey is a bit all over the place! As scattered as she is, I did mostly like her! She suffers from a disability that has affected a lot of her life choices; it’s great to see her develop with James’s help and to see the disability rep. James has a casual nonchalance for much of the book, and I generally enjoyed his character. The secondary characters, though…meh!
Overall, The Honey-Don’t List is a good read, perfect for contemporary romance fans who also like a dash of reality TV drama!
*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. Please note that it, in no way, had an effect on my opinion or review.
Christina Lauren just doesn't disappoint!!! Intertwining multiple love stories, the desire for career success and how we can make the most of seemingly terrible situations, The Honey Dont List has a bit of story for everyone.
Good fast read. The to-do lists didn't seem too prevent until later in the book so I don't love the title for the book too. It was a fun fast read, but didn't seem to have much substance and, for me there were some spots that lacked plot and character development.
Cute, but omg the Tripps were tough to take. (Which I know is the point, but whew…)
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated