Quick Synopsis – After getting fired from her job Amelia skips her best friend’s wedding and goes backpacking through Europe. At her last stop, a small island in Greece, she visits the hotel her parents honeymooned at. There is only one other guest, James, and after a drunken night, they end up married and owners of the hotel.

Song This Reminds Me Of – Blame It – Jamie Foxx ft. T-Pain

Spice Level – 🌶🌶

Rating – 3 out of 5 ⭐

Publication Date – September 12, 2023

Review – Thanks to Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for the e-Arc.

If you’re looking for a super steamy version of Eat Pray Love, this book is not that. There are some steamy moments and a sex scene or two, but it isn’t like a super sexy novel.

Amelia as a character just seems like someone who things happen to and like she isn’t really an active participant in her own life. While this is something I can relate to, it was very annoying that so many of her problems could be solved if she would just be a better communicator. James is almost a fully fledged character except we don’t really know that much about him, he’s a nerd and he also left his job. I felt like more could have been done to round out the personalities of these characters, I kept wishing for more in-depth conversation at any point between the two of them. I just didn’t really get butterflies or invested in their relationship.

The third act of the book was really what irked me, I don’t want to spoil it, but it almost made me not finish the book. I obviously could tell what the ending would be, but it just really made me want to shout.

Other than the character flaws, I did enjoy the book. And it had one of my favorite tropes (only one bed, what will they do?). This is a cute quick read that would be perfect for a beach read or a rainy day.