A review by chelsea_shelves
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

I thought I didn’t like romance books, but Christina Lauren has proved me wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed this rom com and am so glad I gave it a chance! I inhaled this book. The banter between Olive and Ethan had me laughing out loud, and then their love story made me giddy right along with them. There were twists I didn’t see coming. The predicaments were hilarious. This could have been cringey or corny, but it wasn’t. It had unexpected depth. It felt grounded and the characters were complex enough to make it all feel real. I appreciated the subplots of sibling bonds and the general theme of family support. Lauren’s writing made it feel like I was sitting in the little apartment with the Torres family or in Olive’s head with her anxiety. The growth of the characters was heartening and there was real emotion and problems without it being a heavy read. It was the refreshing and uplifting read I needed during the dreary January weather, and I recommend this novel to anyone needing a pick-me-up or feel good romance.
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