The characters were so unlikable that it made me so hooked into the storyline!! Such crazy twists which kept me guessing down to the very end!!

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!!!

The French Honeymoon is the story of a honeymoon gone horribly wrong.

Taylor Quinn has arrived at her honeymoon suite in Paris alone with stolen cash. She catches a glimpse of newlyweds Cassie and Olivier. Cassie inadvertently reveals every detail of their trip on social media, making.it very easy for someone to track their moves. Taylor's obsession builds. This should have been her honeymoon.

But maybe everything is not as it seems between Cassie and Olivier, as it would first appear. They have their own agendas. The honeymoon in Paris turns to something dangerous.

Paris is a great setting for the story. It adds a level of intrigue. Unfortunately for me the characters didn't live up to it. It's normal to have unlikeable characters in a thriller like this but it also makes it harder to care about what's going on. Add to that a slow pace and an overall sense of vagueness which made it harder to become invested in the outcome.

This a thriller for readers who like characters behaving badly and a twisted story. There is an ambiguous ending which I'm not a fan of but it seems appropriate for The French Honeymoon.

I recently finished *The French Honeymoon* by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau, and it was a captivating read. The story follows Taylor Quinn, who arrives in Paris for her honeymoon—alone, with stolen cash, and a suitcase full of secrets. She becomes intrigued by a seemingly perfect couple, Cassie and Olivier, whose social media posts paint an idyllic picture of their honeymoon. However, as Taylor observes them, she uncovers cracks in their facade, leading her down a dangerous path.

The novel is told from multiple perspectives, including Taylor, Cassie, and Olivier, which adds depth to the narrative. The setting of Paris is beautifully depicted, almost becoming a character in its own right. The pacing is steady, allowing the tension to build gradually, and the twists kept me guessing until the end.

Overall, I found *The French Honeymoon* to be an engaging psychological thriller with a richly atmospheric setting. If you're a fan of character-driven suspense with unexpected twists, this book is worth checking out.

I really enjoyed this thriller-it was a short read and held my interest throughout the whole story. I was hooked from the start and very eager to hear the story. The book is fast paced and I enjoyed the writing from the author. I did like the characters but I didn’t love them, ya know? But it is a thriller and that isn’t the point. I needed a clear and concise answer at the end, there are two ways it could have went and it didn’t clearly state it. I wish I had the answer but I do also enjoy the mystery of that aspect.

The French Honeymoon is a captivating triple POV novel that follows Taylor, Cassie, and Olivier. Cassie and Olivier get married on a whim because Cassie wants to make her ex jealous, and Olivier wants a green card to stay in the US. They go on a honeymoon in Paris, and Taylor follows them. This is a tale of two sisters that are jealous of each other.

Crazy! This was a fine thriller. Sometimes thrillers focus more on the plot rather than the characters, but I thought this one had a good mix of both. We get background on the childhood that Cassie and Taylor spent together, and there's also flashbacks to before Olivier and Cassie got narried. This is a very fast paced novel, that I liked, and the writing is great. I thought that the big twist at the end was predictable, but the little twists sprinkled throughout the plot were well executed. Cassie is a character not meant to be likable. She is stubborn, selfish, and snobby.
While this is on purpose, I honestly still couldn't find myself to care about her too much. I liked Taylor's chapters a lot more than Cassie's.

I'd recommend this one. Thanks Sourcebooks and Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 STARS
Movies usually portray Paris as a city of romance and adventure, but "The French Honeymoon" takes a thrilling twist that combines turmoil and tragedy! The book's pacing is just right, with some explosive surprises that kept me on my toes! I’m a big fan of dual timelines and narrators, and this book has both, which makes it even more enjoyable. It’s a quick read, perfect if you don't have a big time commitment!

The adventure begins with Taylor checking into a honeymoon suite, but there’s something cagey about her—she has a bag of stolen cash and no husband in sight! She’s mysterious, which lures you deeper into the story. The way her puzzle piece fits into the bigger picture left me blindsided! I did not see that coming! She ended up being my favorite character. She had some evil plans, but I couldn't hold those against her!

Then we meet Olivier, a Frenchman in the U.S. on a work visa about to run out. His only chance to stay is to marry a U.S. citizen. He gets Cassie on board with his plan. Big mistake! Cassie isn't the best choice for this tricky situation, as Olivier learns very quickly when Cassie books a honeymoon in Paris, the last place Olivier wants to go. Olivier isn't the most likable character, but I couldn't find one redeeming quality in Cassie. I couldn't even admire any of her bad qualities! Cassie only cares about herself and making everyone envious of her life.

I was so excited to see how this ended! Why do authors do this to us?! Some readers enjoy ambiguous endings, but they make me want to pull my hair out. I enjoyed the setting, the morally complex characters, and the drama, but the vague ending lowered my rating.

Thanks to the author and Sourcebooks for providing this eARC via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Her life may appear perfect on social media but Cassie’s marriage is far from magical. On their honeymoon in Paris, Cassie and Olivier catch the attention of Taylor Quinn, who is also in town for a romantic getaway. The difference between the two? Taylor arrives with no money or clothing.. or partner. Tensions rise as Taylor’s obsession with the picture-perfect couple grows — will everyone will make it out of the City of Love alive?

This French Honeymoon is a truly unique and gripping story. The cast of characters are all morally gray so, while I didn’t particularly like any of them, I also couldn’t look away from their twisted actions. Taylor, Cassie, and Olivier are all teetering on the edge, and the tension keeps you guessing about who’s going to snap first.

The plot twists are also done well; I had my jaw on the floor in public as I was reading on the bus. The social media angle feels a bit over the top sometimes, but that’s clearly intentional and, overall, it works. The French Honeymoon is a tense, twisty read that hooks you from the start and doesn’t let go.

What a heck of a story. This is about forbidden love and forced family. There are so many secrets and lots of intriguing aspects. It pulled me in right away and left me stunned at the end. I definitely recommend it.

The French Honeymoon is a fun twisty tale. It kept me engaged until the very end. This book is told from the POVs of Taylor, Cassie, Oliver & Thérèse switching between past & present.

This is my first book by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau and I can’t wait to check out her other novels. I think The French Honeymoon would be a great movie or limited tv series. Crossing my fingers that happens.

Thank you to NetGalley & SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for letting me read this ARC.

Horrible people doing horrible things has never been so captivating! I couldn’t wait to see most of these characters get their just desserts but there was so much fun in the process to get there as clues were revealed and false trails followed. A fun read!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5’s

What starts as a romantic honeymoon in the City of Love quickly spirals into a dark, twisty psychological thriller in The Paris Honeymoon—and I was hooked from the first page.

This story is not your typical love story. It’s a tale of love gone wrong, where glamour masks greed, betrayal lurks behind every smile, and no one—not even the narrator—can be fully trusted. With multiple POVs and an unreliable narrator, you’re constantly questioning what’s real and who’s telling the truth. Even when I thought I had parts of it figured out, there were still twists that took me completely by surprise. The suspense never let up.

The characters aren’t necessarily likable—but that’s part of the thrill. They’re messy, flawed, and sometimes downright suspicious, yet I couldn’t look away. Add in elements of stalking, obsession, and secrets unraveling against the lush Parisian backdrop, and you’ve got a fast-paced, cinematic read that’s both unsettling and addictive.

Perfect for fans of dark domestic thrillers with a jet-setting twist. This was one wild ride I won’t forget anytime soon.

Quote: “Sometimes, Paris is a terrible idea.”

DNF @ 35%.

Despite an intriguing sounding description, this book was way too slow, the characters are awful, and couldn’t keep my attention.

Taylor oversees a seemingly happy couple on their honeymoon in Paris, but all is not what it seems when it comes to Cassie and Olivier.

This was a fast paced thriller that kept me wondering what was going to happen next. I enjoyed the multiple POVs and premise. Unfortunately, the reveals felt clunky and the story was pretty far fetched. If you’re not a fan of ambiguous endings, you’ll want to skip this one.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark for providing a free ARC for review via NetGalley.

Paris isn’t always a good idea! Cassie meets Olivier when she shows up for her father’s funeral. After a whirlwind relationship, they marry and fly to Paris for their honeymoon. But they aren’t alone, someone has followed them, and she is watching their every move. But Cassie and Olivier are not the happiest of couples, they both have an agenda. And their follower? She has an agenda too.

This is a slow burn, very predictable and has an entire cast of unlikable characters. The ending was a huge letdown for me. Some people enjoy an ambiguous wrap up so don’t let that stop you. If you’re looking for a thriller where you won’t be bogged down with a lot of details and want to take a delicious and vicarious trip to Paris then grab this one for an easy afternoon escape!

Thank you Netgalley, Sourcebooks Landmark, and the author for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. This book is available for purchase now.

The French Honeymoon
by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau
Pub Date: Apr 15 2025

The French Honeymoon is a slow build and at times a little confusing but I hung in until the end and I'm glad I did. The story was set in Paris, there was lots of drama, the characters were actually unlikeable but worked well with the book! It's a quick read and most definitely a an unputdownable thriller.

Synopsis: The Paris Apartment meets A Simple Favor in an unputdownable thriller about a honeymoon gone horribly wrong. Sometimes, Paris is a terrible idea. This is not how she imagined it, any of it.

Thank you #SourcebooksLandmark #NetGalley and #TheFrenchHoneymoon for providing me an E-ARC of this book.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #SourcebooksLandmark for the book #TheFrenchHoneymoon by #AnneSophieJouhanneau. This book is about love, deception and revenge all wrapped up with a huge plot twist. Taylor had always felt like she is on the outside looking in. When she goes to Paris for a trip she becomes enamored with a couple Cassie and Olivier who is on their honeymoon. This life is the one that Taylor has always wanted. As she besides more involved with them she doesn’t realize the danger that lurks for all of them. Will they all make it back from Paris?

Taylor Quinn arrives at her honeymoon suite in the City of Love, entirely alone and without a suitcase, though she possesses a significant amount of stolen cash. Upon spotting newlyweds Cassie and Olivier basking in their bliss, she finds herself unable to look away. Cassie shares their idyllic journey in real-time on social media, making it easy for Taylor to track their every move. Her obsession intensifies as she watches their seemingly perfect life unfold. This is the life she always wanted, the marriage she envisioned, and the honeymoon of her dreams. However, the fantasy shatters when Taylor overhears a fierce argument between Cassie and Olivier, which uncovers that they are not the enamored couple they appear to be. Yet, Cassie and Olivier have their motives, and Taylor fails to recognize the peril of getting involved until it’s far too late. Now, no one will leave Paris unscathed.

The French Honeymoon caught my eye immediately with its striking cover and the tagline, “Sometimes, Paris is a terrible idea."

For those seeking a fast-paced thriller with morally ambiguous characters set against an engaging international backdrop, I highly recommend The French Honeymoon.

The story unfolds from the perspectives of three unlikable protagonists, which suits this psychological thriller perfectly. It features clever yet straightforward plot twists, and I appreciated how they were revealed alongside the characters' motivations. The book concludes with an open ending, which feels fitting for the story. I have my own thoughts on the conclusion, but I value that the author left room for various interpretations.

I think a honeymoon in Paris sounds great, right? Well….maybe not so much for Taylor Quinn…or Cassie and Olivier, another couple at the hotel. Taylor had arrived, and was a bit of a mess and she soon discovers not everything is as it seems with the neighboring couple.

This book is a quick read with some twists and secrets to uncover. We have these fairly unlikeable characters doing questionable things and it really drives the drama and tension. It definitely touches on themes of image (and not everything on social media tells the true story!) and complicated relationships.

This isn’t a book that wraps every loose end…if you like open endings I think this is the book for you!! Definitely read author’s note at the end!

✨What To Expect:
🖤Psychological Thriller
🇫🇷Paris Setting
🥐Suspense
⁉️Secrets & Lies
🐁Cat & Mouse
🍷Multiple POV

I haven't ever read anything from this author but I really enjoyed this book. It had a great atmosphere. I liked the setting and the whole vibe of the book was good. The twists were good and not super easy to figure out.

I loved the setting, the con aspect, and especially the cast of unreliable, unlikable characters that made this such a fun, twisty ride. Taylor’s obsession, Cassie’s curated perfection, and Olivier’s secrets all swirl together into a tangled mess of lies, manipulation, and shifting power dynamics that kept me hooked from start to finish. The twists were great—just when I thought I had it figured out, another layer unraveled. I really enjoyed the ending and how everything came together with just the right amount of edge and chaos.

Thank you NetGalley & Sourcebooks Landmark for the e-arc in exchange for my honest review.