ARC Review: The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren

I received this ARC on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review (THANKS!)

Rating: 5 Stars

I was over the moon when I got the ARC for this book. I devour every Christina Lauren book I can get my hands on and when I heard this book is about people who work for a home renovation show, I jumped on this ARC so fast.

I loved both the main characters and watching them fall for each other while also managing their respective difficult bosses was super fun. They are trying to manage a PR nightmare (a famous couple who want to break up when their brand is their love life) while on a book tour. I liked seeing the disability rep in Carey's character, who has a disability involving pain in her hands and witnessing her character arc in the story was inspiring. I also liked James, who is doing a job he is overqualified for (which is #relatable for a lot of millennials).

If you loved the Netflix movie Set It Up as much as I do, you will love The Honey-Don't List. If you are an obsessive watcher of those home reno shows, you will definitely love this book. Honestly, this is one of my new favourite Christina Lauren books so I would highly recommend if you love their work already or are just looking for something fun. This is the rom-com you need in 2020.

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