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readwithmesarah's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
emmajarvis's review against another edition
3.0
Honestly, the romance kind of fell flat in this one. There was just so much drama going on with the bosses and there was not enough development of their actual relationship. I liked both characters individually though, and overall the concept was still fun. I liked how the whole story was building up to the "big event" at the end, with all the transcripts at the end of the chapters.
gelynespinosa's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
genthebookworm's review
2.0
I was first introduced to the Christina Lauren writing duo when I devoured their 2018 novel Love and Other Words. It was one of those books that will stay with me always and also left the bar very high as far as contemporary fiction novels go.
While I have certainly enjoyed many of their novels since Love and Other Words, none have really affected me the same way. They definitely have found a formula that works since then, I just don't know if it works for me.
The Honey-Don't List had all the elements of a romantic comedy but lacked depth and chemistry with the characters. I struggled to engage with the plotline overall and found many parts of it cringe-worthy and sometimes uncomfortable to read. It just felt over the top and didn't work for me as the reader. I still have high hopes for their next release but I am also wondering if maybe their more recent writing is just not for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
While I have certainly enjoyed many of their novels since Love and Other Words, none have really affected me the same way. They definitely have found a formula that works since then, I just don't know if it works for me.
The Honey-Don't List had all the elements of a romantic comedy but lacked depth and chemistry with the characters. I struggled to engage with the plotline overall and found many parts of it cringe-worthy and sometimes uncomfortable to read. It just felt over the top and didn't work for me as the reader. I still have high hopes for their next release but I am also wondering if maybe their more recent writing is just not for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
ksoks's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
bronnycooper's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bookhoarder76's review against another edition
3.0
I think 3 might be too generous for this one however I DID listen to the audio and it annoyed the crap out of me. I think it's a book best READ not listened to.
amieg17's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
anuja_reads's review against another edition
3.0
I was so excited for this book given I am a huge fan of the dynamic duo. The beginning of this book is intriguing and it definitely sucked me in.
The book is about two assistants (Carey & James) to the designer husband/wife couple who rise to fame after being discovered for their work in their stand alone furniture store. The glitzy glam celebrity world showcased in the book gave me all the Kardashian/Bachelor sort of celebrity vibes.
I liked that the book was told from two perspectives - Carey & James. I enjoyed reading chapters that told Carey's perspective and felt her character was extremely complex and had a lot of layers. She had a quirky, fierce, yet subdued personality and it really won me over. There were so many times I was yelling at "her" to stand up for herself all the while understanding how she must have felt and how she got to where she is.
That being said I did not love this as much as I wanted to. I recently read The Unhoneymooners and I adored that book. With this one, I felt like I didn't have as much insight on the other characters and they weren't fully developed. There wasn't as much depth to the storyline as I would have hoped, and I kept waiting for something amazing to happen and wow me.
Overall it was an easy read with some funny and romantic moments, but it just fell a bit short for me.
Thank you to Netgalley, Simon and Schuster Canada, and Christina Lauren for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.
The book is about two assistants (Carey & James) to the designer husband/wife couple who rise to fame after being discovered for their work in their stand alone furniture store. The glitzy glam celebrity world showcased in the book gave me all the Kardashian/Bachelor sort of celebrity vibes.
I liked that the book was told from two perspectives - Carey & James. I enjoyed reading chapters that told Carey's perspective and felt her character was extremely complex and had a lot of layers. She had a quirky, fierce, yet subdued personality and it really won me over. There were so many times I was yelling at "her" to stand up for herself all the while understanding how she must have felt and how she got to where she is.
That being said I did not love this as much as I wanted to. I recently read The Unhoneymooners and I adored that book. With this one, I felt like I didn't have as much insight on the other characters and they weren't fully developed. There wasn't as much depth to the storyline as I would have hoped, and I kept waiting for something amazing to happen and wow me.
Overall it was an easy read with some funny and romantic moments, but it just fell a bit short for me.
Thank you to Netgalley, Simon and Schuster Canada, and Christina Lauren for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.
anuja_reads's review
3.0
I was so excited for this book given I am a huge fan of the dynamic duo. The beginning of this book is intriguing and it definitely sucked me in.
The book is about two assistants (Carey & James) to the designer husband/wife couple who rise to fame after being discovered for their work in their stand alone furniture store. The glitzy glam celebrity world showcased in the book gave me all the Kardashian/Bachelor sort of celebrity vibes.
I liked that the book was told from two perspectives - Carey & James. I enjoyed reading chapters that told Carey's perspective and felt her character was extremely complex and had a lot of layers. She had a quirky, fierce, yet subdued personality and it really won me over. There were so many times I was yelling at "her" to stand up for herself all the while understanding how she must have felt and how she got to where she is.
That being said I did not love this as much as I wanted to. I recently read The Unhoneymooners and I adored that book. With this one, I felt like I didn't have as much insight on the other characters and they weren't fully developed. There wasn't as much depth to the storyline as I would have hoped, and I kept waiting for something amazing to happen and wow me.
Overall it was an easy read with some funny and romantic moments, but it just fell a bit short for me.
Thank you to Netgalley, Simon and Schuster Canada, and Christina Lauren for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.
The book is about two assistants (Carey & James) to the designer husband/wife couple who rise to fame after being discovered for their work in their stand alone furniture store. The glitzy glam celebrity world showcased in the book gave me all the Kardashian/Bachelor sort of celebrity vibes.
I liked that the book was told from two perspectives - Carey & James. I enjoyed reading chapters that told Carey's perspective and felt her character was extremely complex and had a lot of layers. She had a quirky, fierce, yet subdued personality and it really won me over. There were so many times I was yelling at "her" to stand up for herself all the while understanding how she must have felt and how she got to where she is.
That being said I did not love this as much as I wanted to. I recently read The Unhoneymooners and I adored that book. With this one, I felt like I didn't have as much insight on the other characters and they weren't fully developed. There wasn't as much depth to the storyline as I would have hoped, and I kept waiting for something amazing to happen and wow me.
Overall it was an easy read with some funny and romantic moments, but it just fell a bit short for me.
Thank you to Netgalley, Simon and Schuster Canada, and Christina Lauren for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.