2.5 stars….The writing was okay, and the basic plot had potential, it just didn’t really come together. The two main characters are mostly unlikeable through the story, and the unnecessary fat shaming (specifically in the wedding dress shopping scene where Posy says a dress must have been “worn by an elephant” because it was a larger size- yikes!) That alone makes both Posy and the author questionable. I think another author could have made this story work, but this just wasn’t great.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me access to this eARC for my honest opinion!

DNFed after Posy forces Lucas to team up with her

This book is about a high school reunion of two enemies but both have financial issues and decide to work together in order to get what they need. As much it was said it was a rom com, I'm sorry to say that I don't think there was any potential for a good romance. Usually I hardly ever DNF a book but boy was Posy such an annoying character. I couldn't stand her at all and she is pretty much more the enemy in this story. The writing just didn't work and I don't know if it was just because of the MC where I just gave up with the book. I could have gone with finishing it but why when I can start a new read.

There is nothing that I love more than a enemies to lovers, fake dating love story. However, I'm sorry to say, this one missed the mark for me.
I just couldn't get past how much I didn't like the main character, to the point where it was hard to continue reading the book. I'm sorry to say, this one was a DNF for me.

This is your typical enemies to lovers storyline however it was super fun to read and some important topics are discussed which keep the book engaging. I think this book would make a great rom-com film.

I am really looking forward to reading more of Drummond's work.

I'm sorry to say that this book just wasn't for me. The writing felt clunky and the characters' motivations didn't make sense to who they were. I wish I had something positive to say, but it the plot and characters were a bit of a mess.

Full of romance between Lucas and Posy which left me feeling with the aw feeling. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me review this book.

With this book having 2 of my favorite tropes: enemies to lovers and fake dating, I thought this would be a winner for me but I couldn't do it. The characters were horrible and there was no chemistry there. The premise was absurd. I just..... this wasn't it for me. Thank you for the chance though.

Posy and Lucas didn’t like each other much in high school. As head boy and girl, they had to interact often and couldn’t agree on anything. They both arrive at their ten year reunion wishing they were more, different or something other than what their lives have become. Posy’s rich father has cut her off. She needs cash to get to Hawaii to fulfill her dreams of becoming a famous photographer. When she remembers a little used bylaw that requires the school to pay for a wedding and honeymoon if the head boy and girl should ever marry, she thinks she’s found her solution. Now she just needs to convince Lucas to go along with it.

I found The Reunion quite funny and entertaining. Enemies-to-lovers is probably my favorite romance troupe, so this book was right in my wheelhouse. Posy and Lucas have undeniable spicy chemistry when they finally give in to it. I wouldn’t run out and buy this one, but I’d definitely check it out at the library to enjoy on a lazy afternoon.

One of the best enemies to lovers + fake relationship troupes I've read in a long while! I wanted so much more of this story. Posy comes off as entitled and out of touch at first, but you eventually grow to love her morals and tenacity. Lucas is literally a dream. I was invested in them from the beginning, but the character development really sealed the deal for me. Panic was invading when Lucas kept getting calls from Sally, but thankfully that only brought closure and a maturing for Lucas.

You KNOW I love me an enemies to lovers romance, and then add in a fake relationship and a fake wedding to boot?! This should have been my catnip... Sadly, I just didn't like Posy and so I couldn't get into the book. I kept plugging away hoping it would get better and it just... didn't. Didn't love the fat jokes and stereotypes thrown in there for laughs.

Posy and Lucas go to the same private school and we’re head boy and girl. They absolutely hate each other. But when they meet up years later at a reunion, they decide to try to enact one of the school’s policies: that if the head boy and girl decide to get married, the school pays for it. Okay needs money cause she was cut off from her rich father for having no purpose, and Lucas needs Posy’s family connections for his wealth management business.
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I actually only made it 70% of the way through before I DNF’d. There was just no character growth, I didn’t connect with the characters and they didn’t have a lot of redeeming qualities, unfortunately.
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CW: sexual content, alcohol and drug use, heart attack, and bullying.

Unfortunately not for me. I didn't gel with the characters and found the overall vibe of the story was not what I was expecting. I did not finish this title

This book had me hooked! I couldn’t put it down. It did take a little while to get into, but once we’d reached the action, I was obsessed. Lucas and Posy were Head Boy and Head Girl at their private school, and naturally they did not get along. Posy comes from money, where Lucas’ parents were the Gardener’s at the school. Flash forward ten years at the school reunion and Posy has been financially cut off, but to properly kick start her photography career she needs to get to Hawaii. Lucas’ company is about to fall through and is in desperate need of clients.

‘You aren’t just some chaotic wanderer to be corrected, Posy, you’re a force to be reckoned with.’

Posy remembers the old by-law stating if a Head Boy and Head Girl get married then the school has to pay for the wedding and honeymoon. Posy comes up with a plan and attempts to get Lucas on board, she will get Lucas clients if they have their fake honeymoon in Hawaii. Obviously this is a childhood nemesis to lovers story and I ate it up! There was lots of tension between these characters; it was the perfect summer read. If you liked the premise of It Happened One Summer, then maybe give this a chance!

I love a good enemies to lovers trope and I enjoyed this one! It was a slow burn but a bit too slow at times and the character development was minimal. I did enjoy the romance aspects and the relationship between the two main characters! I would recommend for enemies to lovers fans!

enemies to lovers and marriage of convenience, dual pov, enemies to lovers romance between two former high school rivals and also a slow burn my beloved <3<3<3<3


"Instincts can speak volumes but you have to listen to them. Even if it means going against everything you thought you knew."

The way this story is told was very captivating. I had lots of fun reading this book and can't wait for the next one.

What a delight THE REUNION is! I love the enemies-to-lovers theme, and the plot of two people faking their romance and accidentally falling in love in the process. These themes are used in a lot of stories for good reason, and this is no exception.

Lucas and Posy are both flawed characters in the best possible way, and by the end you'll love them for who they are, having joined them both on their own journeys. Not to mention all the other characters too: colourful, funny and delightfully-drawn.

I can't wait to see what's next from Elizabeth Drummond!

The Reunion held a lot of promise with some of my fav tropes (fake dating, enemies-to-lovers). The premise of high school enemies reuniting at their 10 year reunion felt like it held a lot of potential for fun banter and tension.
Unfortunately, the specifics of this book didn’t work for me. I struggled relating to or feeling sympathetic towards Posy’s character. Her immaturity was hard to get past. I also didn’t really feel the chemistry or tension between her and Lucas.
I thought some of the scenes trying to fake a wedding/relationship were entertaining, but ultimately I was skimming to the end.
Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received an ARC of this book, and unfortunately I did not enjoy it. The overall storyline/plot were what initially intrigued me, but it just wasn't enough. I found the writing and pacing of the story fell flat for me. I typically enjoy banter (strong rom/com). And I often enjoy a closed door romance book too. Technically this book should have been right up my ally, but I found it hard to read it. I felt like I was dragging and forcing myself the entire time. The characters just weren't interesting enough. Their growth was minimal at best. And I cannot deal with a miscommunication trope. You're adults, talk. I just didn't like the characters enough or care about their problems. Also a lot of the humor was the characters saying ugly and rude things to each other or about one another and that just isn't funny or interesting to me.

Fake dating and enemies to lovers are my favorite tropes, and I was looking forward to reading this one when I saw the synopsis. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work in this book because Posy, the main character, is so unlikable.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed as in this review are completely my own.

I'm definitely a fan of fake dating and was excited to start this book! While I enjoyed my time, it was kind of bland.

There wasn't a crazy amount of character development and both leads were a bit one dimensional. I had a nice time reading, but wasn't anything crazy amazing.

2.5 stars rounded up.