This charming rom-com had a strong sense of humor with lots of romance. I've read a few books with enemies to lovers trope and they get repetitive at times but this one didn't have an ounce of boring. Not only do the main characters hate each other but there is also a side drama going on with her family, creating a stronger build-up. The beginning was a bit slow with tons of details of the trips and the chemistry between Ethan and Olive. I loved the representation of plus-sized women and hispanic community.
Olive and Ethan are enemies that are given an opportunity to go to Hawaii instead of letting the trip go to waste. They both are sarcastic with each other and when presented with other obstacles related to Olive's new job, and Ethan's past during the trip, they are forced to act like they are truly in love and recently married. There is a lot of misunderstandings that happen between the both of them, making the story juicier.
I would've liked to see two POV rather than only Olive's, in order to get a sense of where Ethan stands on the topic of his brother's situation and the feelings developing toward Olive. I really disliked the misunderstanding that went on, I wish Ethan had taken the blindfolds off and believe Olive sooner. This book was a quick read and truly enjoyed buddy reading it with @theliteraryladiesbookclub on IG.
Rating: 4.50
Format: Paperback
Author: Christina Lauren
Genre: Rom-com
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