I really loved this book. I'm always a sucker for a book with a reality show setting and this one was executed so well. Orie was a very relatable and likable main character. I really liked that there was romance while also having so much more going on at the same time. There were a lot of family and friend connections that were just as important as the romantic ones. I liked that we got to see so much depth in Orie's life and other things going on in the show and her personal life which added a lot of richness to the story. It also made everything feel a lot more believable and interesting. All the characters had a lot of depth and were easy to keep track of and tell apart. I also was very pleasantly surprised by the amount of LGBT+ representation in the book.

Funny, quirky Survivor meets the Bachelor (ish) story! Orie gets selected to be on Survivor (or so she thought)! Turns out, she got selected to be on the romance/speed dating version of survivor. So she’s trying to find love while trying to win the game. Honestly surprised this isn’t a real thing.
The FMC Orie was awkward and quirky which made her that much more relatable. I loved her awkwardness because we’ve all been there and it’s refreshing to see characters like that. She got flustered and embarrassed herself but she didn’t let it hold her back.
I loved the idea of this story, the concept sounded so interesting! And it worked. I loved the bonus chapters with the contestant interviews. They were creative and funny. 10/10
The book itself has a lot of pop culture references, and I mean ALOT. I felt that there were too many and it took away from the story. Some were unneeded and just felt extra.
Overall, I enjoyed the story but the pop culture references were so abundant that I got tired of them. Other than that, absolutely loved. The characters were different and had their own personalities that worked well with the story.
Thank you to St. Martins Press and NetGalley for the ARC. This is my honest and voluntary review.

I DNF’d this about 30% in NOT because it is a bad book, the genre just wasn’t for me. Overall, this book as a young adult romance is a 4/5. Riccio puts together a very unique and creative plot and truly knows how to deliver on it. Unfortunately, for me it felt like there were a lot of outdated pop culture references that some teens may not understand. For example, it mentions jersey shore; I am 26 and that show was before my time, but it could be more popular than I think. For the book itself I saw a lot of potential and was intrigued by the characters and story. I just don’t think young adult romance is for me personally.

WOW!!! This is not what I was expecting at all in the best way! I loved how it really was a combination of Survivor and The Bachelor with the love match element and the different competitions to stay on the island. I also love how well each character was written and was able to imagine them so vividly! What didn’t come across in the description of this book was the depth of Orie’s family, her own mental state and personal development, and the suspense/mystery element (not going to spoil anything, you’ll have to read it yourself). This was so much more than a cutesy romance novel; Orie was quirky and relatable, and the discussions of following your dreams and falling in love were so meaningful. I absolutely loved this book and now only wish it was in the format of a TV series too!!!

I liked the vibe of reality tv shows this book gave off. This book was funny, full of drama with an added love triangle like any reality tv show. not a typical trope I would reach for but not disappointed

The story and the writing were pretty solid. The characters were cute. Overall, a fun book for some teens. Definitely not for everyone as it's very Instagram/social media/contemporary.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this ARC! Truly enjoyed this one- I loved the story and the overall concept of the game. I really fell in love with the characters and the style of the book- the end and the twists were so good! Really kept me engaged and interested from start to finish. Really a fun and charming read!

Orie is 23 and coasting along in life working as a social media influencer with her sister and living at home. She does what is needed to get by but generally lets others take care of her. When her sister calls her out and she realizes that her life is not what she truly envisioned, Orie applies for her favorite show, Survivor. But she is accepted to a new reality TV show that blends a dating show with survivor-type challenges while being stranded on an Island and actually attached to another person. I find the interpersonal relationships on reality TV shows endlessly interesting. The author really highlights the friendships and relationships that were ongoing while Orie was playing the game.

Another thing that I like is character growth. Orie is mostly lacking self-motivation and is completely codependent when we meet her. But we see her become a much better version of herself. To compete in the show, she must dig deep and find her internal strength. I was so happy to see her blossom throughout the story.

Thank you, Net Galley and Wednesday Books for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

OOOOomg I loved this book. I watch the bachelor and all of those dating romance shows so this was right up my alley. I loved that her crush was cast as well so she could at least have someone she knew there. This was a really fun book it read like a movie tbh i really hope it becomes one. I really hope this is the beginning of a series.

This was so much fun! I think I may need to start watching survivor after this.

I loved how relatable Orie was, as someone who is extremely awkward in social situations I really felt an immediate connection to her. All of her quirky millennial references were a lot of fun and it was so nice to read about her growth from beginning of the show through the reunion.

I also binged this so quick! It's a really easy read, it flows so well and each chapter leaves you wanting to know what the heck is going to happen next. I felt the relationships built on the show and all of the events following were realistic to how I imagine a reality show like this would be.

BRB WHILE I GO BINGE A ZILLION SURVIVOR SEASONS. THANK YOU CHRISTINE

This book was a JOURNEY. If I didn’t have an arc I probably would have stopped reading about 10% in. That being said, I’m glad I kept going.

I struggled in the beginning because it felt like every character had to be level 1000 quirky. Nothing is wrong with a little quirkiness but when every conversation is long winded for the sake of being “different” and “unique,” it starts to drain on you. And introducing the FMC as someone who never has a unique, independent thought and who has been in as loveless relationship for 10 years only to break up at the literally last moment doesn’t really give much reason to room for them.

Once everyone was introduced and the game started everything evened out nicely. I love Survivor and was so excited about this read! It was so fun to read about the challenges and the survivalist aspects. And the cute romcom aspects were also very fun. The author did a great job of describing how Orie was feeling and what she was experiencing. I love how she wrote Orie experiencing her initial attractions.

This book surprised me in the best of ways! I had no idea what I was getting into and honestly the beginning of the book kind of turned me off of it to start, but once I committed and read more of the story I was hooked. I had to know what was going to happen once the show started filming and I absolutely devoured this book! If you love Survivor, this is the book for you.

I am not one that watches Survivor or any shows like this. One episode was enough for me. I can see that the book will be popular since the shows are so popular, The relationships are interesting, the islands are beautiful and the characters are poorly prepared to survive. The book gives plenty of detail for each day but mainly follows Orie. The story was good.

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Pobody's Nerfect.

Attached at the Hip was hands down the best book decision I've made this week. Yes, it's only Monday, but details, people! From the very beginning, I fell in love with how adorkable our main girl, Orie Lennox, is. She's unapologetically herself, and that can land her in some hilarious situations. Her fear of spiders, and all bugs really, lives in my mind rent-free because I despise them as well. I think if she were a real person, we would become besties and try our best not to end up naming our first child Tarantula.

Besides her, I really liked the whole idea of this book. Especially with it tying in so many shows into one. Survivor meets Love Island in a way. I've never seen Love Island, so I can't really confirm or deny that, but I religiously watch Survivor. Some of the challenges were very interesting, and I enjoyed all the bonding that happened throughout the show.

Then there's the romance and friendship part. I adored all the friendships Orie made. Kennedi and Osprey were hilarious, and they just made the whole book fly by much faster. I also really enjoyed her and Osprey bonding over books, quotes, and just about everything in between. The whole drama and potential love triangle were cute, but I had a feeling they weren't going to last long.

In the end, I'm so happy with who won the game and what's going to happen next for Orie. I'm chock full of hope.

4.25 stars!
Survivor meets Bachelor / Bachelorette
When Orie and her sister get into an argument about Orie depending on everyone but herself, Orie sets out to prove her wrong. She applies for Survivor, but little does she know there is a twist on the show. She is matched with her crush from high school. Through out the show she begins to find herself, and realizes she can do things on her own. This is a cute rom-com, and a great way to show you can do anything you set your mind to. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.

Dnf at 29%

The part I did like was the game show aspect. The challenges were fun and I liked reading those.

But the romance…the interactions….pass

They asked her if she was single (and I’m assuming they asked everyone) but she literally just ended the relationship right before they left for the game show.
How is that healthy?

Also this book is kinda cringe.
Why is a girl named Orie trying to rename herself as Piccadilly? Because Orie isn’t unique enough?

Remy saying his favorite color is macaroni had me cringing. 🥴

Also, I’m tired of seeing so many pop culture references.
Why was Katy Perry mentioned so often. 😩

Anyways, this book was probably trying to be cute, quirky, and lighthearted….but it missed the mark and instead was cringey.

Imagine Survivor meeting The Bachelor, this is what you'll find in this entertaining read! With a plot that keeps you hooked, it's a perfect blend of adventure and romance. Overall, a light, enjoyable story that's hard to put down.

I love "Survivor" and I love "The Bachelor" franchise. Guess what? I loved this book!!!

There was so much heart, hilarity, and vulnerability in this book. *I swoon* I couldn't have imagined this book any better, no matter how hard I tried. All the great elements of "Survivor" are in there with a splash of romance too. And villainy, can't forget that.

The way Orie catastrophizes the spider during the challenge ... *chefs kiss*!!!

The only thing I wish was that at the finale they showed who each person was "supposed" to be compatible with, friendship, romantically, whatever. I would love if the eventual couples were who the show picked out too.

Please tell me they're making a movie and/or reality show out of this book!!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Attached at the Hip, by Christine Riccio, is set on a deserted island where the characters participate in a reality show like Survivor. While they are originally grouped into twos, they eventually switch partners up as individuals get voted or kicked off the island, and in the end, can choose to win as a team or fight to be an individual winner. Like the TV show Survivor, there are mind and physical challenges that help promote the players to the finals. This is a light read peppered with a little romance.
Thanks, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with the ARC ebook I read and reviewed. All opinions are my own.

I enjoyed this book of self-discovery, humor, and building friendships.
All set in a Survivor style game show where one is "attached" to a potential love.
I am not a Survivor fan, only watched season 1, so that was not the draw for me. I enjoyed the setting and characters.

Orie is so quirky and reading her inner thoughts had me laugh out loud a few times! She really wants to be in love and start her story without realizing she can live a life before "love". She bonds quickly with Remy - a high school crush. Is he playing the game or is it love? Orie connects with others (like Kennedi) to build alliances. Then she meets Osprey and sparks fly. Orie tries to keep all alliances while focusing on the prize.

The story addresses identity, family relationships, parents as humans (flawed) and more. I really enjoyed it.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.