This book was fantastic , very atmospheric and dark .
I never wanted to put it down , I loved the plot and the setting .
I cannot wait to see what this author comes up with next .

Paris, according to Lonely Planet’s Experience France, is all bistros, art, and unforgettable experiences.
But according to The French Honeymoon by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau?
It’s stolen cash, suspiciously curated Instagram posts, and the kind of twisted triangle that no guidebook could ever prepare you for.

Taylor arrives in Paris solo—no husband, no luggage, but plenty of emotional baggage (and actual stolen money). When she becomes obsessed with seemingly perfect newlyweds Cassie and Olivier, things spiral fast. But no one in this love triangle is telling the whole truth—and as their glossy façades crack, you’ll be questioning everything and everyone right up to the final, haunting page.

✨ It’s voyeuristic.
✨ It’s morally messy.
✨ It’s full of twists you won’t see coming—and an ending that’ll have you flipping back to see what you missed.

Would Lonely Planet’s Experience France have helped them avoid all this drama? Probably not. There’s no chapter for “How Not to End Up in a Psychosexual Power Struggle in a Parisian Hotel Suite.”

📚Read this if you’re craving:
💋 The dark side of the City of Love
🎭 Characters who are as unreliable as they are unhinged
🔀 A twisty, addictive ride with an ending that refuses to tie things up neatly

📘 The French Honeymoon – seductive, suspenseful, and dripping with tension

I really enjoyed this one! While I was able to figure out a couple of the twists, I still enjoyed the book as a whole. I truly despised Cassie, which I think was intentional. I also liked the dual timeline that was from Olivier’s perspective. All in all, this was a good book and I definitely recommend! Thank you @netgalley for my advanced copy. This book is out now in both print and audio.

This was an excellent mystery. Let me say, however, that the worst character ever was in this story...a truly horrible person that Cassie is. So good right up until the last page, which may leave you thinking..."Hmmm?"

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book! At this time I will not be reading or reviewing. I will update if I do read in the future!

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Special thanks to @annesophiajouhanneau @sourcebookslandmarked & @netgalley for the #gifted eARC.
I just love the diversity of thrillers that come from Source. They never disappoint and this one is sure to be added to that list for me.

𝙎𝙔𝙉𝙊𝙋𝙎𝙄𝙎
Sometimes, Paris is a terrible idea.
This is not how she imagined it, any of it. Taylor Quinn arrives at her honeymoon suite in the City of Love alone, sans suitcase, but with wads of stolen cash. When she catches a glimpse of newlyweds Cassie and Olivier enjoying their happily ever, she can't tear her eyes away. And Cassie makes their antics easy to follow as she reveals every detail of their picture-perfect trip on social media. Taylor's obsession builds as she tracks their every move. This was the kind of life she was supposed to be living, this was the marriage she should have had, this was the honeymoon she dreamed of.
The illusion is shattered when she overhears a heated argument between Cassie and Olivier, which reveals that they're not the lovestruck couple they pretend to be. But Cassie and Olivier have agendas of their own and Taylor can't see the danger in getting in the middle of this until it's too late. And now, no one will get out of Paris unscathed.


𝙋𝙐𝘽 𝘿𝘼𝙔:
April 15, 2025

ℚ𝕆𝕋𝔻❓️⁉️❓️ Where is your dream honeymoon / vacation?

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I tried to get into this, but found it couldn't keep my interest. I put a hold on the audiobook as I like to always try reading a book a different way because I find sometimes that makes a difference. I liked the story a lot better except the French on the male narrator was AWFUL. It didn't matter what speed it was at. The description of the book interested me and I was sad it wasn't one that made me want to keep reading on the page. I would have devoured the audio, but I DNF'd due to the narrator's awful accent.

This was a DNF for me. I did not enjoy the characters and I could not get interested in the plot. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-arc.

Thank you to the publisher for the #gifted NetGalley widget. I borrowed the audio from Libby.

This is my first book from this author and I’m hoping to add more to my TBR soon.

The characters are complex and I enjoyed how the three different POVs. The way the author weaves the backstory in is done well. At one point I had a listen to a certain scene a couple times, thinking, no way that just happened!

The audio narrators are excellent. Amanda Troop and AW Miller deliver top performances. The accents are flawless as they carry these characters through the story.

The author delivers a solid plot with characters I loved to hate at times. And twists are many and full of surprises. I’d seen some posts about the ending and WOW!

This is strong language at times and 2 fade to black scenes, mentions of sex but no details.

This definitely kept me reading. The trio of Taylor, Cassie and Oliver were really too much to resist in what was a solid thriller, encompassing pretty much every thriller trope you can name.

Unfortunately, this book wasn’t for me. I think the book had potential but the plot lacked suspense and was predictable. I was never able to feel invested in the story line or any characters.
Had I not agreed to read the whole book I would have DNFed it at 20%.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the eARC.

A darkly twisted tale of envy, illusion, and unraveling identity, The French Honeymoon grips from the very first page with its seductive Parisian setting and an unhinged protagonist spiraling out of control. Taylor Quinn’s solo arrival at what should’ve been a dream honeymoon sets the tone for a spiraling descent into obsession, deception, and danger. The voyeuristic thrill of following Cassie and Olivier’s seemingly perfect romance through social media quickly morphs into something far more sinister, and as layers peel back to reveal lies on all sides, the tension ratchets to a chilling climax. With sharp prose and psychological depth, this novel explores the cost of chasing someone else’s fantasy—and the chaos that follows when the facade finally cracks.

I thoroughly enjoyed The French Honeymoon. It was full of suspense, drama, romance, secrets, and betrayal.
I was drawn in immediately, I just couldn't put it down. It had me captivated from the very first page.

The Storyline was compelling, intriguing, and unique. The twists and turns were crazy good.
I loved Taylor and Olivier, but I couldn't stand Cassie. She was horrible, with hardly any redeeming qualities at all. It made the book more interesting, though. The only things that made her seem more human were her love for Darren and her jealousy and sadness over her mother's seemingly stronger love for her adopted sister.
Taylor was just far more relatable and likable than Cassie, so I was definitely behind Taylor all the way.

I loved the way the story was told from the three different perspectives. Though Cassie was deplorable, her perspective made for an interesting read.
Overall, it was a fantastic thriller debut for Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau. I'll definitely be keen to read her next novel.

4 stars from me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Netgalley, Sourcebooks Landmark, and Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A binge worthy and twisty psychological thriller, this book is power packed with secrets and lies. A Paris honeymoon is the ultimate romantic dream right? Well, maybe not….

Cassie & Oliver are the quintessential newly wed couple on their Paris honeymoon. As opposed to Taylor Quinn, who isn’t in a great place emotionally & is drawn to the other couple’s perfect life, at least what she sees on social media.

This book touches on some important themes, such as the perfectly curated aesthetic lives on social media & how it consumes us. A complex family dynamic, with relationships based on lies and deceit, and some fairly unlikeable characters, the plot is a good mix of drama and a whole lot of tension.

The ending had me 😱. If you enjoy open endings, this is a great pick! The author’s end not is not to be missed.

Thank you @bookmarked for my @netgalley ARC.

The French Honeymoon was giving drama, deception, and delusion… and I devoured every bit of it. A solo honeymoon, a stolen stash of cash, and a dangerously perfect couple? This twisty thriller had me flipping pages fast. 📖 💨

Taylor shows up without a husband or luggage but with a suspicious amount of cash and a front-row seat to the seeminglyperfect couple, Cassie and Olivier. Spoiler alert: no one is who they seem, and absolutely everyone is a hot mess. Told from multiple POVs, this one had me hooked with its shady characters and constant backstabbing. I loved how the story unfolded through multiple POVs, giving a peek into everyone’s secrets (and wow, were there a lot). No one was likable — and that only made it juicier.

The Paris setting added a great backdrop to all the chaos — romantic, beautiful, and totally at odds with what was actually unfolding. While the ending didn’t completely blow me away, the ride was a wild one, and I couldn’t put it down.

Thank you @netgalley and @bookmarked for a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review 💖 This is currently out, so if If you’re into thrillers that blend stylish settings with messy characters, complicated motives, and more than a few secrets waiting to explode — this one’s for you.

Tried to get into this one as the description and the cover looked right up my alley, but I honestly was not super impressed unfortunately. Thanks NetGalley for allowing me to read before it’s release.

The French Honeymoon was such a wild ride. I loved how twisty it got and the Paris backdrop made it even better. The messy characters and all the backstabbing? So juicy. If you’re into fast-paced thrillers that keep you guessing, definitely check this one out!

The French Honeymoon was, unfortunately, a bit of a miss for me. However, there were some positives as well. I thought the writing was great. The plot is an interesting set up. There were twists and turns that kept me guessing and the ending was really surprising.

Ultimately, I didn’t connect with any of the main three characters and that meant that I was not invested in their outcomes. I didn’t know who to root for because of this. I’m used to thrillers where the characters make some bad decisions, but this was too many bad decisions for me.

That being said, I would still read this author’s next book because there was a lot of potential in this one. I also know there will be people who will love this.

The French Honeymoon is a deliciously dark, twist-laden thriller that delivers everything you’d want in a bingeable read: forbidden love, layered deception, and a gloriously tangled web of flawed characters. Told through in multi-POV, it pulls readers into the gritty underbelly of Paris and refuses to let go. The twists—yes, plural—are expertly seeded but still managed to blindside me in the best way. I pride myself on sniffing out suspense early, but this one kept me guessing straight through to its sharp, open-ended finale.

What truly elevates this debut is its trio of morally gray narrators who are just as compelling as they are messy. From calculated manipulation to raw vulnerability, their motivations feel authentic, their choices very human. The pacing is excellent, and the tension ratchets up with every chapter, thanks in part to the precise plotting and the deliciously voyeuristic premise. If you're in the mood for a twisty, drama-filled escape to Paris—equal parts elegance and mayhem—The French Honeymoon is a must.

I really enjoyed the premise of this book, especially the dynamic between the two “sisters,” whose subtle tension and guarded secrets added a compelling layer to the story. The slow build up of angst between them created a unique and tense atmosphere, leaving the reader wondering… which of them will come out on top?
That said, the pacing did feel slow, with limited new developments to push the story forward. I found myself wanting for a deeper dive into the girls’ backstories. Especially Cassie’s, to better understand what shaped her into who she has become and why. Similarly, more insight into Taylor’s parents, perhaps through flashbacks, could have added emotional depth to her character. While the overall concept of the story was strong, I struggled to fully connect with the characters due to the lack of background and development. I just wanted more development in the storyline.

*Thank you to Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau, Sourcebooks Landmark and Netgalley for the digital copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.