A review by elthechameleon
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I loved this book. I did not expect to, as it had a clichéd start, and I was worried about Christina Lauren writing a Latina character. I am not Latina, but the representation felt alright to me. 

The originally one-dimensional characters got more depth and flavor as the story went on. And there was a twist I did not see coming!
Having Ami’s husband be a cheater was awful, but it did make for an interesting and new-to-me romance plotline
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I also really appreciated that this romance was set outside of LA or NYC. The references to Minnesota felt real and researched. Hurrah for this regional diversity! We need more of it. 

Just so pleasant on the whole. Thoroughly enjoyed this book and its ideas on luck, family, loyalty, and love. 

Also! The mentions of birth control, the banter, and the career soul-searching were so well done. Love it. And ugh the epilogue was *mwah* super cute. 
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