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The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren
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Part of the reason I had a difficult time connecting with this novel isn't because it is poorly written or flawed, but because my expectations were in a completely different place than the direction that this book chose to take. This clearly isn't the fault of the authors, simply a missed connection on my side. Like many other readers, I'm a bonafide fan of the classic Christina Lauren rom com, and feel that no one can deliver a belly busting laugh quite like this lovable duo. That said, I think the team is starting to take their books in more of a women's/contemporary fiction direction, with lighter romance and a more serious tone. I applaud them for staying true to what they want to write, and while this new style isn't my particular go-to, I hope that readers who thoroughly enjoy the genre will find these books and devour them heartily. If you enjoy a read that is lighter on the romance, but still features a love story worth cheering for, please give this one a try for yourself!

*Many thanks to the publisher for providing my review copy.
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August 10, 2019 – Shelved

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message 1: by Caitlin (new)

Caitlin Christ 😂😂😂


Tucker Almengor I hope you enjoy this one more than Twice in a Blue Moon!


Chelsea Humphrey Tucker wrote: "I hope you enjoy this one more than Twice in a Blue Moon!"

Caitlin wrote: "😂😂😂"

Thank you! <3


Susanne Great review Chels! I finished this one last night and I agree that they seem to be taking their novels in a different direction. While I prefer the ones that cause hysterical laughter, I did enjoy this one more than the last one. I do wish however that they would go back to the quintessential rom coms..


message 5: by Rajan (new)

Rajan Romcom. Always tricky if characters are not likeable.


Aoife - Bookish_Babbling Sorry this missed the mark of what you were hoping for.
I'm all for a smidge smuttier read & have heard this duos more recent books aren't quite hitting those notes anymore - hopefully youre next read will line up with expectations 🤞


Suzy Great review Chelsea! Wish this could’ve been better for you. I’m about to start it and the mixed reviews have me hesitating! 😊


message 8: by Deanna (new)

Deanna Excellent honest review!


Chelsea Humphrey Deanna wrote: "Excellent honest review!"

Thank you De!

Babydimps (Suzy) wrote: "Great review Chelsea! Wish this could’ve been better for you. I’m about to start it and the mixed reviews have me hesitating! 😊"

Thank you Suz! I'm eager to hear your thoughts on this one!

Aoife - Bookish_Babbling wrote: "Sorry this missed the mark of what you were hoping for.
I'm all for a smidge smuttier read & have heard this duos more recent books aren't quite hitting those notes anymore - hopefully youre next r..."


Thank you my love!

Kshitij wrote: "Romcom. Always tricky if characters are not likeable."

So true!

Susanne wrote: "Great review Chels! I finished this one last night and I agree that they seem to be taking their novels in a different direction. While I prefer the ones that cause hysterical laughter, I did enjoy..."

Thank you, Sus! I'm sincerely glad that this one worked a little better for you than it did for me. <3


Stacie Garrison Perfect review. I feel the same, I miss their older style of writing.


Chelsea Humphrey Stacie wrote: "Perfect review. I feel the same, I miss their older style of writing."

<3


message 12: by Holly (new) - rated it 1 star

Holly I agree!!!! I miss laughing out loud! What happened to these books. They used to be so funny and endearing.


Chelsea Humphrey Holly wrote: "I agree!!!! I miss laughing out loud! What happened to these books. They used to be so funny and endearing."

:(


message 14: by Kat (new) - added it

Kat Try half night stand


Chelsea Humphrey Kat wrote: "Try half night stand"

I loved that one!


Valerie Connors I feel the same!


message 17: by Sarah (new)

Sarah I appreciate this review. I’m not a big romance reader because I find there’s not usually enough depth for me in them. This sounds like it might be worth a read.


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