The Unhoneymooners is the latest release from Christina Lauren. She and Ethan now have to pretend to be loving newlyweds, and her luck seems worse than ever. 5.0 out of 5 stars The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren. written by Heather Caliendo May 14, 2019 Editorial note: I received a copy of The Unhoneymooners in exchange for a review. Olive Torres, the twin sister to Ami and serial pessimist, finds herself on a “honeymoon” with Ethan Thomas, the buffet-hating brother of Ami’s husband, Dane. THOUGHTS WHILE READING THE UNHONEYMOONERS: I’m starting with the positives because I think almost 60% of this review will be about my issues towards this book LMAO. Olive is always unlucky: in her career, in love, in…well, everything. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. It fascinated me how the Pygmalion effect played a huge role in this book. Olive Torres, the twin sister to Ami and serial pessimist, finds herself on a “honeymoon” with Ethan Thomas, the buffet-hating brother of Ami’s husband, Dane. Upon reading this book, I realized that I never actually like fake-relationships tropes on the romance genre, and that is the major trope in this book. Book Review: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren - YouTube. A book reader and aspiring writer in the Philippines. ( Log Out /  The Unhoneymooners is an enemies to lovers romance set in a romantic destination. Reading Method: Physical . A number of other awards number in the accolades of Christina Lauren. There’s lots of good banter between Olive and Ethan, and their attraction is undeniable. Her identical twin sister Ami, on the other hand, is probably the luckiest person in the world. Hello!~ I'm Jayvel De Guzman. I laughed so hard at the witty dialogue throughout this book. The books have been translated into more than twenty languages, with many of them being bestsellers. BOOK REVIEW : THE UNHONEYMOONERS. The main characters are Olive, Ami, Dane, and Ethan. Dane doesn’t really seem mature to Olive, but she is, all the same, satisfied that her sister found someone that loves her indefatigably. And I was not disappointed. Photo by Cassidy Ulery. Not saying I won’t read them, I just usually end up skimming past most of the love scenes when I read a romance novel. It has Christina Lauren’s trademark humor and wit, but a plot twist and tonal shift knocked me off balance and left me unable to regain my footing. From the cover and the title (I find it really clever!) Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romance. I had been wanting to read The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren since it was released but never got around to purchasing it. to the premise, I was hooked right from the beginning. •, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides | BOOK REVIEW, The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren | BOOK REVIEW, folklore by Taylor Swift | TRACK-BY-TRACK REVIEW, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins | BOOK REVIEW, Follow An Introverted World on WordPress.com. The whole wedding ceremony and the particulars have all been financed by way of, in spite of how unbelievable it might seem, winning contests played on the Internet. It was an easy read, laughable, and funny at some points. I had seen this book on my recommendations for a long time and I had added it in my to-be-read list. Have you read The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren? Also, the situations that Ethan and Olive. Posted on June 1, 2020 June 2, 2020 by Once Upon a Time. Book Review: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren. Review: If you’ve been following for a while, you might recall that I’m a Romance skeptic. Olive is always unlucky: in her career, in love, in…well, everything. It could be seen mainly on how people around Olive expect her to be unlucky all the time, to the point that she will believe it and do actions reinforcing their beliefs. I’m totally on-board and riding this train to the station now. . Accordingly, Lauren’s books have been featured on the prestigious bestsellers lists of USA Today and the New York Times. I recieved an ARC e-book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The snarky and whittiness of the two main characters was very entertaining for me. As the reception starts, it quickly becomes clear that things have gone awry, at least for Ami. For the Lambda Literary Award of 2017, their work was featured as a finalist. Ami, on the other hand, has all that she could ever get, as Olive would be eager to note. Olive is helping her identical twin sister, Amy, get married. The shellfish dish doesn’t seem to be foretelling a toilet-free future for the ones that have consumed it. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. They are initially less than enthused, but they’re surely not going to say no to an opportunity like that. Red, White & Royal Blue Book Review (2021), The Kiss Quotient Book Series Review (2021). It is certainly one of the first books that pops inside of the mind of the reader when the best works of Christina Lauren are mentioned, and with good reason. A book reader and aspiring writer in the Philippines. It is a standalone novel that was published in the year of 2019. by Haley updated on December 1, 2020 December 1, 2020. So ladies, despite all the love my fellow reviewers have (deservedly) heaped on your books, I’ve been channeling my inner Olive just sure that I would be the lone person who thought differently. On the night of the wedding, everyone from the guests including the bride and groom has been stuck with food poisoning –except Olive, and the groom’s brother Ethan, which was supposed to be his most hated person. I’m not saying it failed on executing that trope effectively, but sometimes they just seem to look like some horny individual, like I need more internal feelings to back up their actions towards each other. I hadn’t read anything by Christina Lauren, but after this, I’ll definitely pick up a few! There’s also a certain character in this book which I entirely LOATHE with my whole life, like I a freaking hate that character for being so manipulative and for gaslighting. "Witty and downright hilarious, with just the right amount of heart, The Unhoneymooners is a perfect feel-good romantic comedy. The Unhoneymooners is my first Christina Lauren book but certainly not my last. Christina Lauren nailed it with this book! Now, if the conditions were any more ordinary, the fact that Ethan and Olive are oddly exempt from food poisoning wouldn’t mean anything save that Olive would finally have some form of luck to cling to. What are your thoughts about it? “The Unhoneymooners” by Christina Lauren. June 14, 2019 June 11, 2019 by amyleighreads *DEFINITE SPOILERS* This was so engaging and entertaining from the start! THOUGHTS WHILE READING THE UNHONEYMOONERS: I’m starting with the positives because I think almost 60% of this review will be about my issues towards this book LMAO. The mass majority is raving over the amazingness that is The Unhoneymooners. A Capricorn | Find perfection in your pride | Parawhore | FrustratedWriter | Potterhead; Ravenclaw I wouldn’t elaborate much about this but y’all can search this up after reading the novel. Her name can be also found on our list of the best new romance books. I was completely swept up into the story of enemies to lovers in forced proximity. Last year I read Christina Lauren’s @jaysonfausto tagged me to do the #tenthingsthatmakemehappy ! With summer quickly approaching, I’m really into fun, lighter reads these days, and I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed with anything by Christina Lauren. However, Ami and Dane have a honeymoon – one that has been completely paid for – in Maui, and it seems that they aren’t going to be able to enjoy themselves there. Who may these two be? For the Lambda Literary Award of 2017, their work was featured as a finalist. My Review… I’m not a huge fan of lovey dovey romance novels. Olive is the black sheep of the two twins. A chance meeting of Olive with her to-be boss – if all works out well, that is – compels her to say that she is on a genuine honeymoon and that Ethan is her lawfully wedded husband. Welcome back for another blog post! Or might it be longer than ten? Not wanting it to go to waste, Ethan and Olive, seeing as they are the only ones eligible to travel, are given the chance to go on in the stead of Ami and Dane. The Unhoneymooners was that book for me and I probably could have lived without reading it. Maybe the reason it got 5 stars was mostly because of the ending, the events leading up to the end kind of redeemed the book for me but overall the book was supposed to be roughly 3.5-4 stars. Even in terms of international sales, Christina Lauren has achieved quite a lot. I just promised myself that I will never rate 5 stars unless it’s my ABSOLUTE favorite. However, it seems that a mere two people of the whole wedding have managed to keep away and have thus not been food-poisoned. The Unhoneymooners is a pretty standard rom-com setup — force two people who supposedly hate each other to spend time together and then watch them fall for each other. The Unhoneymooners starts with a bang almost instantly. Worst of all, she’s forcing Olive to spend the day with her sworn enemy, Ethan, who just happens to be the best man. Author: Christina Lauren. I actually rated this book 5 stars on Goodreads, but now that I’m writing this, I think I should’ve rated it with 4. In the eyes of Olive, Ami was the one that inherited all of the luck, while she got the scraps, in a sense. The characters felt a bit childish for me, they were supposed to be on their 30’s but their actions looked like they are only mid-20’s. Review: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren. Synopsis: Olive is always unlucky: in her career, in love, in…well, everything. The Unhoneymooners Review Updated: Nov 4, 2019 Christina Lauren nailed it with this book! Buy → C+. REVIEW: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren. Alissa is an avid reader, blogger, and wannabe writer. This book is one of my all-time favorite classics as it features stories from Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology! Where Ami is confident, Olive is most comfortable under the radar. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you to the following for permitting me access to an advance reader's copy (ARC) of The Unhoneymooners. The Unhoneymooners Review. It’s cute in some parts, but sometimes the banters tend to become too much to handle. The Unhoneymooners is a pretty standard rom-com setup — force two people who supposedly hate each other to spend time together and then watch them fall for each other. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren – 5/5 stars. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Olive and her sister Ami are identical twins who couldn’t be more different! Where Ami is sleek and thin, Olive is a ‘curvy girl” Where good luck always seems to sway Ami’s way – well, you get the picture. C+. An ideal beach read! With Christina Lauren’s “uniquely hilarious and touching voice” (Entertainment Weekly), The Unhoneymooners is a romance for anyone who has ever felt unlucky in love.—Simon and Schuster. I read The Unhoneymooners and actually just finished it a couple of days ago. Her meet-cute with her fiancé is something out of a romantic comedy (gag) and she’s managed to finance her entire wedding by winning a series of Internet contests (double gag). May 22, 2019 May 22, 2019 rayasreads 12 Comments. I also agree that the conflict near the end killed my reading mood. And now there’s an all-expenses-paid honeymoon in Hawaii up for grabs. View all posts by Jayvel, "Good friends, good books, and sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. A few other novels from Christina Lauren that the reader is sure to love reading are the following bunch: Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating, Love and Other Words, and the Beautiful series including Beautiful Bastard book – for good measure. With all of that noted, we can now give our book review. I loved that they constantly gave each other a hard time, and the book wasn’t all … I laughed out loud and admittedly cheered a bit inside when they inevitably kissed. With that being said, I LOVED this book. I’m the unpopular opinion here. Updated: Nov 4, 2019. However, overall, The Unhoneymooners is indeed enjoyable and will surely satisfy Christina and Lauren 's many fans. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren review: CAPITAL F FUN. Published May 2019. The unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren is a quick read. Her twin, Ami, however had always had the best of the best happen to her. Her identical twin sister Ami, on the other hand, is probably the luckiest person in the world. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren is a cute romantic comedy that is heartfelt and full of depth. ", My TBR pile has been out of control for this past few days, yet I can't afford to stop myself from buying more books , "What on earth could be more luxurious than a sofa, a book, and a cup of coffee?" The Unhoneymooners is my first Christina Lauren book but certainly not my last. Love your review! The Unhoneymooners follows the story of Olive and Ethan, two mortal enemies. Christina Lauren is the combined pen name of longtime writing partners Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. I’m a huge fan of the enemies-to-lovers trope, and it was perfectly executed in this book . Olive Torres is currently in a series of unlucky events. One thing I also like about this book is the so-called ‘Pygmalion Effect.” If y’all didn’t know, I’m currently taking Psychology right now in college. Thank You for Your support! With the title and the blurb, I thought the book to be of a rom-com genre but the story unfolds into something more than that. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren is a cute romantic comedy that is heartfelt and full of depth. Rating: 4.5 stars I've read a few books by the author duo Christina Lauren, and I've thoroughly enjoyed them. The Unhoneymooners by Christina … Her streak of bad luck might just be looking up if she manages to get along with Ethan for the following ten days. Publication Date: 4 May 2019. I think its another thing which sort of lowered my liking for this book, I can’t help but to compare it to the last one. For The Unhoneymooners book, Christina Lauren was awarded the 2019 Bookbub Best Romance Award. THOUGHTS WHILE READING THE UNHONEYMOONERS: I’m starting with the positives because I think almost 60% of this review will be about my issues towards this book LMAO. I’m late to the Christina Lauren bandwagon. As it turns out, if Ethan doesn’t want to play along, then she might even lose her job before she’s even started working… one way or the other, Olive has got to get Ethan to help her out. Goodreads Synopsis: Olive is always unlucky: in her career, in love, in…well, everything. But when the entire wedding party gets food poisoning from eating bad shellfish, the only people who aren’t affected are Olive and Ethan. Book Review: The Unhoneymooners. Olive is always unlucky: in her career, in love, in…well, everything. Hobbs and Billings happened to acquaint themselves in the year of 2009. she even managed to finance her entire wedding by winning a slew of contests. The Unhoneymooners Christina Lauren Book Review . She’s just gotten laid off from her job, and she hasn’t gotten any call back from interviews she went through for months now. Publisher Synopsis: Olive Torres is used to being the unlucky twin: from inexplicable mishaps to a recent layoff, her life seems to be almost comically jinxed.By contrast, her sister Ami is an eternal champion . After all, once it finishes, she’ll be free to go back to her life: her very misfortunate life. Book Review of “The Unhoneymooners” by Christina Lauren. All that Ami asked of Olive had to do with the best man, Ethan – the elder brother of Dane. Let’s just jump straight into the review! Hello everyone! Overall, I’m not saying this is an entirely bad book, I really like this book, the issues above are just explanations on why I think this book deserves a 4 star for me. Olive, for one, had lost her job and was forced to relocate and live along with her family seeing as her roommate left and the rent couldn’t possibly be met in those conditions. Shopping. But I think I’m being converted! The Unhoneymooners Review. I’m getting sick of ‘one last fight/conflict that prevents the couple from getting together’ (it’s such a wordy trope haha) in some contemporary romance novels. Theme: Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity (stranded, safehouse, etc) The Unhoneymooners is an enemies to lovers … And just to let you know, we might make a dollar or two out of the Amazon affiliate links posted around the website. Info. Right now, an angel is getting its wings — and people will have to read the book to understand that. - Anthony Trollope ✨. Review | The Unhoneymooners – Christina Lauren Published on 11/07/2020 10/07/2020 by The Book Dutchesses I read a lot of intense books and ones that can be pretty emotional, so sometimes I just need something that makes me laugh. Unhoneymooners Review. I actually rated this book 5 stars on Goodreads, but now that I’m writing this, I think I should’ve rated it with 4. I absolutely loved it! Ami and Olive Torres are twins. The banter between the characters is hilarious. They have had their differences throughout the years, but they remain loving of each other while slightly charged at times. . A number of other awards number in the accolades of Christina Lauren. The Unhoneymooners is the latest release from Christina Lauren. We are a bunch of book enthusiasts who enjoy reading books and writing about them. ["My Favorite Half-Night Stand" and "Autoboyography" are my favorites!] The Unhoneymooners Review. Rating (out of 5): 4.25 stars. One that seems perfect, another who’s less than civil. Olive braces herself to get through 24 hours of wedding hell before she can return to her comfortable, unlucky life. You look great.” Once inside, he presses the button for the lobby and adds, “You always do.” My Rating . Copy link. Book Review: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren. Published on 11/07/2020 10/07/2020 by The Book Dutchesses. It’s the beach read of the summer, which fits since over half of it takes place in Hawaii. The Libby app is a library app where you can use your library card to borrow e-bo But it makes for a ton of fun. Hello! The Unhoneymooners was no different. Make sure to check it out. Set in the beautiful and romantic destination of Hawaii, The Unhoneymooners has all the elements of a fun rom… Writers Lauren Billings and Christina Hobbs are the creators of Christina Lauren and they write the works together, but publish them in the form of one person – Christina Lauren, a combination of their respective first names. I’ve been seeing this book a lot that’s why I decided to give this book a chance and see whether this deserves the hype it is getting. In which I discuss my thoughts on The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren... ♦ LIPSTICK: MAC Velvet Teddy ★ Interested in buying any of these books? I was REALLY excited to see it added to the Libby app, and placed a hold on it immediately. Verified Purchase. May 22, 2019 May 22, 2019 rayasreads 12 Comments. 10th Jun 2019 31st May 2019. Posted by ccardonawrites February 18, 2021 Posted in Book Reviews, Uncategorized Tags: carolinalandonline, ccardonawrites, igeekbooks. Alissa is married, has one human, one feline, and two canine kids. In only a year or two, they had begun publishing works and had signed with agent H. Root. ( Log Out /  The Unhoneymooners is one of the best enemies to lovers fake dating romances I’ve read in a long time. The unhoneymooners follows two sets of relationships. 6/30/2020 0 Comments After reading a few beautiful, heavy, thought-provoking and at sometimes, dark, books in a row, I knew I needed a palette cleanser. I’m a huge fan of the enemies-to-lovers trope, and it was perfectly executed in this book. Whether it be fake boyfriend-girlfriend or fake husband-wife, this trope needs to be done well or it will just come out as forced, and annoying. Olive has an identical twin sister Ami, who is exactly her opposite when it comes to luck. The Unhoneymooners Review. When Christina and Lauren aren’t busy with writing their next bestseller, they cherish the time they get to spend at conventions. Olive is always unlucky: in her career, in love, in…well, everything. April 27, 2020. Book: The Unhoneymooners Review. It was the perfect combination of funny, sweet, and dramatic, just like a good leading man should be. Thanks for dropping by! This book is funny and cute, y’all should read it! But it makes for a ton of fun. It was the perfect combination of funny, sweet, and dramatic, just like a good leading man should be. The book started out cute. And today, she also gets to wear a super tawdry and super green dress which presses her boobs half-out on her lucky twin, Ami’s wedding day. The story starts from the wedding of Olive’s twin sister –Ami. The Unhoneymooners is my favorite Christina Lauren book so far- I still have a few books on their backlist to get to! Tap to unmute. Set in the beautiful and romantic destination of Hawaii, The Unhoneymooners has all the elements of a fun rom com read. I also need to mention that I read this book AFTER I read The Hating Game, I love that book, and I can’t help but compare that book to this book because the hate-to-love trope is also prominent here. It means the world to us! I know it’s part of the story but the whole idea of that character made my reading experience in this book slightly uncomfortable. But when Olive runs into her future boss, the little white lie she tells him is suddenly at risk to become a whole lot bigger. Add this book on Goodreads or buy it on Amazon or Book Depository! The Unhoneymooners is only the second novel I’ve read from this popular writing duo (My Favorite Half-Night Stand was the first). Jayne A- Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads enemies to lovers / family relationships / First-Person / Hawaii 3 Comments. I actually rated this book 5 stars on Goodreads, but now that I’m writing this, I think I should’ve rated it with 4. Her identical twin sister Ami, on the other hand, is probably the luckiest person in the world. This generosity did not impact my honesty when rating/reviewing. An ideal beach read! Page Count: 416. “The Unhoneymooners” is full of charismatic charm and humor, provoking smiles throughout. Prepare to laugh and smile from cover to cover.” -- … But the weird thing is that she doesn’t mind playing pretend. Christina Lauren’s works primarily belong to the Young Adult, romance, and contemporary genres. Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2019. When they have arrived, the two are resolute that they aren’t going to do anything together and are resolved to stay away from each other. Great romance, absolutely hilarious and witty dialogue, and smooth, flowing stories that unfold at… Review of the Unhoneymooners by Cristina Lauren. Share. Thank you for the tag ✨ •, It's been months since I last posted something on this feed What are y'all reading today? The Pygmalion effect is a phenomenon whereby high expectations lead to higher performance, where our beliefs about another person’s abilities influence our actions toward the other person. Storyline. With all of that noted, we can now give our book review. Goodreads Synopsis . Her identical twin sister Ami, on the other hand, is … Her sister Ami is the lucky one. Let’s continue the discussion on the comments!