A review by georgiasbookescapes
Contractual Obligations by Elle Rivers

emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Lilly and Sebastian are forced into a 5 year marriage contract by their families. As their fathers are competitors in business and to make people think they are happy to combine their businesses Lilly and Sebastian’s fake marriage is used to make it seem like happy families. After four years of marriage and one year left of their contract things change in their marriage. Four years of awkwardness to finally finding… happiness? 

If you’re looking for something light, fast paced and with a little spice then this book is for you! It’s sweet enough, but the writing didn’t hit the mark for me. I didn’t fall in love with Lilly and Sebastian personally. This was a book club pick by friends and helped me read the whole thing. 🙊 but hey, that’s the beauty of friends picks and book clubs - sometimes you try something you wouldn’t normally read and it’s hit and miss whether it’s right for you or not. 🤷‍♀️