A fun sweet read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my ARC.

Georgina thinks she has the best life until one night turns it upside down. Instead of reacting the conventional way, she decides to spice up her marriage with a little swinging. She even enlists her friends to join them but not in the actual acts. What she finds out is a lot more about herself and her friends than she even realized.

Easy 2-3 stars, 4 for the right readers, if the book continues as the first 10% has. It started out with a hilarious twist that was over two pages in and then just felt info-dumpy. Georgina as a character is indescribable. She’s needy for approval, clingy, but the second she finds Nathan cheating, she’s throwing and screaming. This just feels like a mess.

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf Doubleday for the ARC.

My personal preference is that I didn’t enjoy the execution of the story. I could not connect with any of the characters. It was herald as the reimagined Jane Austen’s Emma. I didn’t find this to be true. If you are interested in how becoming swingers to save a marriage, then this book is for you.
Thank you #NetGalley, #KnopFoubletreePublishingGroup, #TaylorHahn an #TheLifestyle for the ebook for my honest review.

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

This book was… interesting. I knew going in that it was about an attempt at saving a marriage but it just didn’t give off the rom com, heartfelt vibes that I was expecting. Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

I'm not usually a fan of novels that include couples as characters who actively participate in open relationships, but author Taylor Hahn executed this story so well and I felt myself empathizing with the plight of Georgina, the novel's protagonist. There were many funny scenes in this book that were not only about swinging, but how swinging fit into their every day lifestyle.

In the end, this book is a little teaser look into the swinging lifestyle: the ways it strengthens a relationship and the ways it doesn’t, the dangers, the joy, the benefits, the growth into oneself.

This was an interesting read... A little more dramatic than I expected. I wouldn't exactly call it heartwarming as the book summary describes it.

“The Lifestyle” is a novel by Taylor Hahn. The book tells the story of Georgina Wagman, a successful lawyer who discovers her husband Nathan in a compromising position with a junior associate. In an attempt to save their marriage, Georgina proposes that they become swingers. Along with their friends Felix and Norah and their respective partners, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and sexual exploration. However, things get complicated when Georgina runs into an old flame at a swingers’ party.

I thought the premise sounded really good and was expecting a bit more than the story gave me. It was really hard to like and connect with any of the characters and wish there had been more steam involved. The last 25% of the book I was slogging through.

I wanted to love this one, I thought it would be a unique concept but this wasn't really for me. I might be an outlier, so if this sounds up your alley, definitely give it a try!

I don’t know what exactly I expected from this book going in, but I enjoyed it more than I thought I would! I loved the female power message throughout when this lifestyle is traditionally focused a lot on the men.

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book. My reviews can be read on my GoodReads account here: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1335387-kelly

This book certainly had me intrigued. This book is an Emma retelling but with swingers. I didn’t hate the book, but I also didn’t love it. I thought it was well done, but I don’t think I was the right audience for it. It was very well written and thought provoking.

I am trying to say this as nicely as possible, but this book is a disaster. It's a mess. It makes no sense. It isn't relatable at all. The characters are completely unbelievable. The drama is nonexistent for a book filled with cheating. And somehow for a book about swinging and sex, which is what makes this last bit the worst of all, it's boring. Mind numbingly boring.

A sexy twist on a typical romcom, which I totally enjoyed, partially because it was well-written but partially because it was just not a set-up that I'd read before. Hahn is a great writer, and I look forward to her next work.

The way of life is quite Jane Austen, but without the clothes. Take a sip of your appletini while listening to Janet Jackson's best hits and get ready for an indoor hot tub filled with plenty of nude body parts. When there are sex parties, who needs couples therapy?

Thank you for complex characters!

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book, but I enjoyed it. The subject was very interesting. It made me laugh at times. I enjoyed all of these characters. Fun read.

This was a unique book about a woman trying to figure out what she wants in life although this was a bit all over the place. This book follows Georgina as she walks in on her husband cheating. In a last ditch effort to save her marriage Georgina and her husband decide to join the lifestyle or become swingers. Through the lifestyle Georgina is learning more about what she truly wants in life.I can honestly say I have not read a book like this before so I was really expecting to enjoy this peak into the swingers lifestyle but this book felt like unnecessary drama without the drama with all the cheating affairs but it was all handled as if no one was angry. Also this book was somehow classified as romance which I guess I get because of some of the scenes in the sex club but this book did not feel romantic at all. I was interested in learning more about swingers lifestyles as I have not encountered that before but I don’t think I would take this as a fair representation. I would like to thank Netgalley and the publishers for a chance to read this book for an honest review.

The Lifestyle" by Taylor Hahn is a debut novel that explores the complexities of swinging, marriage, and matters of the heart. The story revolves around Georgina Wagman, who seemingly has the perfect life until she catches her husband Nathan in a compromising position. Determined to save her marriage, Georgina proposes the idea of swinging, roping in her friends Felix and Norah and their partners to join her on this adventurous journey.

The novel attempts to infuse the spirit of Jane Austen's "Emma Woodhouse" with a modern twist of partner-swapping. While the book is well-written, it lacks the necessary drama and intensity to fully engage the reader. The storyline, although playful, fails to deliver the expected steaminess one would anticipate from a novel centered around swinging.

Despite these shortcomings, "The Lifestyle" does have its redeeming qualities. Taylor Hahn's writing style is engaging, and the novel manages to capture moments of humor and lightheartedness. Additionally, fans of authors like Jennifer Weiner and Sophie Kinsella may appreciate the book's playful homage to Austen's work.

In conclusion, "The Lifestyle" offers a unique and potentially intriguing premise, but it fails to deliver the desired level of drama, intensity, and emotional depth. It may appeal to readers seeking a light and humorous summer read, but those expecting a captivating exploration of swinging and complex relationships may be left wanting more. Overall, I would rate "The Lifestyle" 3.0 out of 5 stars.