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A review by kenziecrawreads
The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Okay, so. I kept seeing this book described, amongst other things, as ~horny~
Initially, I thought, "Well, YEAH.. it's a romance book. Horny is kind of a given, right?" Now that I've read it, I have jumped on the bandwagon and would definitely describe the book as horny 😁 The sexual tension was strong throughout most of the book. As the readers, we feel the tension as if this couple were directly in front of us.
I loved Fizzy. Her sex positivity, her confidence, her humor, and the foward-ness she has with everyone. This character, romance author, is in a dry spell (sexually) and a slump (occupationally), and now has an opportunity to be on a reality show to find love. I was obsessed from the beginning.
Conner is a single dad and producer of said reality show. He is quickly infatuated by Fizzy, which is something in itself since he's also in a dry spell. He isn't as forward as Fizzy, but she really yanks him out of his shell. I loved his openness to learn and grow. Not only in regards to his love life, but his job, hobbies, career, and relationships.
Hot, British nice guy + forward, sexy romance author + a "forbidden" love = my heart screaming.
Both of the character's grand geastures had me kicking my feet and squealing. I adored this couple and the evolution of their relationship. Their chemistry was everything. There's so many moments in this book I truly adored. The small interactions and the big, I was hooked.
Content warning: mentioning past infidelity
Thank you to NetGalley, Christina Lauren, and Gallery Books for an eARC.