A review by illstoptheworldandreadwithyou
Attached At The Hip by Christine Riccio

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Early twenty-something, acroyoga influencer Orie Lennox is feeling stuck. She’s not quite sure what her grand plans are for the rest of her life; her acroyoga business with her sister is fine but not something she’s especially passionate about; and her longterm boyfriend doesn’t exactly give her butterflies (and maybe never did). 

 

When she sees an open audition for Survivor, her all-time favorite show, she submits an application without a second thought. She expects the opportunity to be for both herself and her sister, but as it turns out, the producers want her to come on the show solo. 

 

And there’s a romantic twist to this Survivor spinoff that Orie is not expecting. 

 

I found Orie, who is described by a fellow contestant as “look[ing] like a cross between a butterfly and a golden retriever,” to be very relatable. She’s in that “now what?” just out of college phase. She’s adorable, bubbly, and has anxiety that knocks her off-kilter. She’s determined, intelligent, and passionate. She just has to open herself up enough to acknowledge what she’s truly passionate about. 

 

There are romantic elements to this one, but there are also a strong character growth arc and fierce friendships that are developed in that pressure-cooker environment in Fiji. Ultimately, it’s about not being confined by preconceived notions, facing your fears, and finding yourself (plus falling in love). 

 

I was fortunate to have advance copies of both the ebook and the audiobook.  Brittany Pressley’s narration is fantastic. She really captures Orie’s personality, and I enjoyed her vocal choices for the other characters as well. 

 

5⭐️ 

 

I received an advance copy of the book from Wednesday Books and an advance copy of the audiobook from Macmillan Audio. All review opinions are my own.