A review by ppalimar
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

funny lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I really wanted to love "The Unhoneymooners" by Christina Lauren, especially after enjoying "The Paradise Problem." Unfortunately, this one fell flat for me until about 60% into the audiobook. One of my main issues was the narrator; her voice felt robotic and didn't capture the essence of the character—a "curvy, vivacious, opinionated, down-on-her-luck, brilliant woman." This made it difficult to fully engage with the enemies-to-lovers trope, as she sounded unlovable, cold, and brash at times.

I genuinely think I would have enjoyed this book much more if I had read it myself instead of listening to the audiobook. However, I must say that the last 30% of the book is excellent and very entertaining. The love story unfolds beautifully, especially when everything seems poised for a happy ending but takes unexpected turns.

Overall, while there were significant pacing issues early on and a disconnect with the narration, the latter part of the book redeemed it somewhat. I'm still contemplating whether or not to continue with the series.