Book Review: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

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The Unhoneymooners


This book basically has everything I want all wrapped up in a nice, neat bow.
Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, tropical locales, curvy heroines.
I don't know how Christina Lauren (a.k.a Christina and Lauren, two sisters who co-author romances together) put out so many books so fast but I'm damn glad they do because this one was DELIGHTFUL.

The premise: Our heroine, Olive, is maid of honor at her twin sister Ami's wedding. She hates the best man, Ethan, who is brother to the groom, Dane. Semantics. Nearly everyone at the wedding gets food poisoning from a bad seafood buffet, and Ami begs her sister to go on her non-refundable Hawaiian honeymoon. The only problem? Dane offered the other ticked to Ethan.
Ten days in a tropical paradise with the man she hates?

Yes, it's just as delicious as it sounds.
Olive was such a fun main character! And she was described as "curvy", which could mean anything really, but I chose to believe she was legitimately plus size. She was the perfect blend of sassy and insecure that made her seem real. Ethan was dreamy, and witty, and their banter was just perfect.

I was a bit surprised that the story went beyond just their love story and dealt with side characters' issues, but it was a pleasant surprise.

Also I know there's been some hate on the cover, since it's bright yellow, but I rather like it.
You can find this book here: GoodReads | Amazon | Ripped Bodice

Four stars for a fun read.

Love,
Lady P.

P.S. Thanks to NetGalley for my free review copy. 'Twas delightful!

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