I was excited to dive in to this ARC, as it seemed like it had all of the ingredients for a good time - a survival story, some comedy dashed in, and a solid second-chance romance story. I had a good time reading this, and the pacing was on point. It was a quick read, and will be a good addition to shelves this summer. The only reason it didn’t receive more stars was the “cringe factor” was a bit more prevalent on this one that I enjoy. It was a bit harder to connect with the characters, and I think this would have been one that could have benefitted from a dual perspective in 1st person. I was dying to know what our MMC was thinking, and I think it could have added more depth to the story.

Overall, it was a quick read with a predictable storyline – guaranteeing a good time.

A beautiful second chance romance, blooms in light of a tragedy. After a their private plane crashes Piper and Wyatt have to find a way to survive together, despite their lingering anger and heartbreak over their past failed romance. Written in a then and now format, this story shows the promise of a bright new writer in the romance genre. Check this out April 1

This review is based on an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) provided by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This review may contain spoilers

This was such a fun 3 star read for me! The cover totally caught my eye and I just had to read this book!

Piper and Wyatt are exes who end up stranded on an island, and let me tell you, the forced proximity, second-chance romance, and enemies-to-lovers vibes all wrapped up in a life-or-death scenario? Count me in! Sure, some elements were a bit far-fetched, but I kept an open mind and just went with it—after all, isn’t that the fun of reading?

Throughout the book, we get flashbacks to high school, offering a glimpse into Piper and Wyatt’s early relationship and the events that caused the eight-year rift between them. I really enjoyed learning about their origin story and what brought them to where they are now.
Their time stranded added a layer of suspense and drama that kept me hooked. The miscommunication between them was maddening in the best way, making their eventual resolution even more satisfying.

I’d definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a rom-com with a little extra adventure thrown in.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. #CrashLanding #NetGalley

Piper and Wyatt are exs and ex best friends. A plane crash leaves them stuck on an island together. This gave them lots of time to go over aspects of their past and work through some things. Overall it was a cute beach read with mild thrills and left me wanting a little more spice given the scenario. It was a fun read though and I would recommend it to others

Crash Landing was a fun and fast paced romcom with a survival thriller twist. Perfect for those who love forced proximity and second chance romances!

Honestly, this was a great time. A little heavy on the cheese, but I loved it.

Love a short and sweet rom-com with a sprinkle of survival thriller! Perfect if you enjoy forced proximity, second chance, and moderately high stakes in your rom-coms.

While this book did keep my attention and had solid pacing, it was fairly cheesy. I didn't feel connected to either of the characters, and their chemistry wasn't the best—which is normally what I love about second chance romance, the tension between two exes. And the relationship and character development felt a bit surface level. I also didn't love some of the clichés (i.e. the miscommunication especially). Though the author did do a great job integrating the flashback scenes with present-day, survival-on-the-island scenes.

Thank you so much to Avon Books for sending me an ARC of Crash Landing. As always, my reviews are one hundred percent voluntary and all opinions are my own :)

Just finished "Crash Landing" by Annie McQuaid, and wow, what a ride! This book is like "Cast Away" meets a rom-com, and it’s equal parts funny, heartfelt, and steamy. Piper and Wyatt, two exes who haven’t seen each other in years, end up stranded on a deserted island after their plane crashes. Awkward, right? As they work together to survive, old feelings start to resurface.

The chemistry between them is *chef’s kiss*, and the dual timeline—flashing back to their high school relationship—adds so much depth to their story. I loved watching Piper grow and take risks, and Wyatt’s softer side had me swooning. I didn't love Piper's controlling and judgmental parents, and while I've definitely seen toxic family members handled worse in romance novels, the outcome with them didn't feel authentic either. But that's a side note--Piper and Wyatt and their friend crew are far more central to the story.

If you’re into second-chance romances with forced proximity and a dash of adventure, this is a must-read. It’s fun, emotional, and perfect for a beach day (or a cozy night in). 4.5 stars from me—Annie McQuaid is one to watch!

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

Overall, a very good read. I wasn't as hooked as I thought I would be with the idea of a 'crash' landing. But I think the development of the characters makes up for any lost anticipation in the story.

This was a sweet, fun, and heartfelt romance! It had all the swoons and I loved the high stakes. The author seamlessly wove in so many fun romance tropes. It’s the perfect beach read!

I am a sucker for a second chance romance and this one pulled through! While I don’t love miscommunication as a trope in general, I do think it worked here, and I found the romance swoony and the deserted island to be a fun way to make the rekindling relationship happen. This was a super short read (and thus not overly complex), but I had a ton of fun with the FMC’s journey to figuring out what she really wants in life and MMC’s breakthrough to having confidence in himself and what he has to offer.

4 stars

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was an enjoyable and quick read! I like that it was a second chance romance and really appreciated the back and forth timeline to learn more about Piper and Wyatt’s not just previous relationship but really their whole friendship from the start. While I do wish we got a little more time on page for when they were together at the end of high school, there was still enough there to know how deep their history was and how impactful the break up would be in both of them because of it.

Piper’s character might not have grown much in the years they were apart (at least based on the bits and pieces given about those years), but she definitely grew and changed a lot in the short time span the “now” timeline in the story takes place during, which I appreciated. I have not been in something like a plane crash, but I think we can all identify moments in our life that have really forced us to reflect on our lives.

In terms of the writing-style, I tend to prefer shorter chapters and loved the length of the chapters, they were perfect for me! I am also excited for any future projects by Annie and think this is a very promising debut! Finally, being from NC myself, I also enjoyed a few of the references like shoutouts to UNC 🙂

Thank you to HarperCollins publishers, NetGalley, and Annie McQuaid for a gifted eARC of this book. All thoughts expressed in the review are my true opinion.

Thank you to Avon for the ARC of this book! What a spectacular debut novel perfect for anyone who enjoys an Adventure romance with second chance/enemies to lovers. I was hooked from the very first page of this book and I just know that Annie McQuaid will be an author I keep reading!
Piper and Wyatt are high school sweethearts whose relationship met a very sudden and devasting end on the precipice of adulthood. Their love for each other was so strong, though, that they still haven't forgotten about each other, even if Piper mostly has feelings of hatred and disgust. On the way to her best friend's wedding, who is also Wyatt's cousin, Piper's flight gets cancelled and her only choice is to accept a ride from Wyatt in a private plane. When their plane crashes somewhere in the Caribbean on a remote island, they are forced to work together to survive. Along the way, they realize that their love isn't as lost as they thought. They are also both forced to evaluate the lives they've built for themselves. This book is a beautiful story of second chances, survival and making the live you want for yourself. Five Stars from me, no notes! Loved it so much!

Crash Landing has a very intriguing premise, but ultimately lacks in execution. It's a second chance romance with a couple forced to survive following a plane crash while on the way to a wedding, and while I found the early chapters to be fast-paced and engaging, I quickly faded into boredom with the dual timelines. I wasn't as interested in reading about their previous relationship, and it lost me.

Crash Landing is a delightful debut romance that perfectly balances humor, heart, and sizzling chemistry. Annie McQuaid masterfully weaves dual timelines, showing Piper and Wyatt’s past as childhood sweethearts alongside their present-day fight for survival on a deserted island. This second chance romance beautifully explores character growth, with both Piper and Wyatt confronting their past mistakes and evolving into better versions of themselves.

The found family dynamic adds a heartwarming layer, and the playful banter between Piper and Wyatt keeps the story light, even amidst the tension of their predicament. The island setting is vividly described, making this book the perfect vacation or poolside read.

While some moments felt a bit predictable, the emotional depth and undeniable chemistry between the leads more than made up for it. Crash Landing is a fun, heartfelt story of rediscovering love and trusting yourself again.

This debut hits shelves on April 1, so add it to your TBR now! Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the ARC!

I love the concept of this book-former high school sweethearts reconnect after a terrible break up. They don’t speak for years & then are on a private plane to go to a mutual friend’s wedding and have a plane crash on a private island. Forced proximity makes them reevaluate their entire relationship. It was a cute concept Just to my opinion-poorly executed. I really struggled with the relationship between the two main characters. It was hard to root for them to come back together to be a couple. I found the banter Painful to read, and the plot line not very realistic.

This is a second chance romance that occurs in the midst of a plane crash in which they are stranded and are waiting for help to arrive.

This personally just wasn't my cup of tea, with the plane crash setting and lack luster chemistry this was bland. I wasn't wow or invested in any of the events occurring in the book.

This book is written in 2 storylines (The present and Past), both timelines had me more bored if anything. Despite its cliche writing, there are some trigger warnings that readers should be aware of such as

TW's
- Plane Crash
- PTSD (Military/war based)
- Alcohol abuse
and Parental neglect

Crash Landing didn't crash it for me.

Thank you to Avon & Netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review!

I love a good story with a ‘crash landed on a deserted island’, so this was right up my alley. I loved to see the growth between Piper and Wyatt! It was also really, really fun to see the two different timelines - past and present. It really added a fun layer to everything!

I look forward to recommending this one!

Thank you so much for allowing me to read the ARC.

Five shining stars for this sparkling, adventure-filled debut novel! There was so much to love about this book. High school sweethearts estranged for 8 years after a heartbreaking break-up, second chance romance, the ultimate forced proximity and survival on a deserted island.

Piper and Wyatt were high school sweethearts until he broke her heart and left for the army, never speaking to her again. They run into each other at the airport after their flight to a wedding was canceled. Wyatt charters a plane for the two of them, but it crashes on a deserted island, where they spend seven days struggling to survive and face their feelings for each other, both old and new.

Second chance romances can be hit or miss for me, depending on the reason for the breakup, and this one was 100% a hit. I wanted to reach through the book and give Wyatt a hug. He loved Piper so fiercely, and the way he took care of her on the island brought tears to my eyes. There were heart-pounding moments, and so many emotions that were written perfectly. I loved the dual timelines, with flashback chapters of them falling in love and breaking up as teenagers. It really helped to develop the characters and show who they were and the depth of their feelings for each other. Both of them had so much growth, both in the time between high school and the present, but also their time stranded on the island. Piper especially recognized so much that was wrong in her life, and her experience taught her how strong she is and gave her the courage to change things for the better.

The banter and sizzling chemistry in this book were top-notch, and I can't wait for everyone to read it! I will be eagerly looking forward to reading more from Annie in the future. Thank you to Netgalley and Avon for the e-arc of this book.

Not great. Wyatt and Piper were in love as teenagers and had a bad breakup. They crash land on a deserted island when flying to the Bahamas for a friends' wedding. Each chapter switches between their current predicament and then to their teenage relationship. This has some sweet parts but mostly this is two cry babies running hot then cold in their feelings for each other. The ending redeems this meh story a bit but mostly because librarians are awesome. Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC

This book was so much fun (or as much as you can have in a book about a plane crash 😂).

Pros: this book took what could easily be an over the top situation and made it feel somewhat realistic. The crash allowed for not only connection between the two MCs, but also conflict. Anyone who has been in a stressful situation with a significant other knows you aren’t always your best self (eat a snickers and all that).

Cons: the story is broken into two timelines and I really wanted more from before. I was interested in the relationship in both, but seeing that initial connection was so fun, and broke up some of the heaviness of being stranded.
I felt like the past timeline lost a bit of its impact by having the reason Wyatt broke up with her spoiled in the present. I think it would have been more impactful to see the decision and fallout, and then get the background and context in the present

This is an absolutely beautiful debut and I’m really excited for what Annie has planned for the future!