2.5⭐️, 2🌶️

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Whereas book one was just infuriatingly abnoxious (see that review for my highly grumpy review) this book just had nothing going on. And I would like to note I came into this book knowing I didn’t like book one, but giving HB a second chance. But it just had nothing going on.

We ending MWNM NOT knowing if Sybil got married. Well she didn’t. And she and her fiancée eventually break up. This book picks up a year later and Sybil using her honeymoon travel credit to go on her honeymoon. Where she runs into her ex-fiance…and pretends to be dating an unknown man. You’d think this would become cute and quirky with a fake partner and a second chance romance. Well It does. But that doesn’t start until like 60% at which point I was just ready for the book to be over.

The random kinda-love triangle didn’t mesh well into the story, and I hardly believe this was a romance novel. There’s one spicy scene and the fastest return to a relationship. It read way more like chick lit.

Cherami Leigh did a good job narrating this book. Her voice fit well for Sybil.

Thank you Hachette Audio for an ALC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to @netgalley and @hachetteaudio for a free download of the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

★★★★☆

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain is a fun, heartfelt, and slightly chaotic romantic adventure that perfectly reflects Hannah Brown’s vibrant personality. As someone who loved her season of The Bachelorette, I was excited to dive into her fiction—and she absolutely delivers a story full of charm, humor, and emotional depth.

The audiobook narration by Cherami Leigh is a standout. She brings Sybil to life with warmth and wit, capturing both the comedic timing and the more vulnerable moments with ease. Leigh’s performance adds a layer of relatability to Sybil’s journey through love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.

The story itself is a whirlwind of engagements, missteps, and personal growth, with Sybil navigating the highs and lows of modern romance. What makes it shine is the heart at its center—there’s a genuine message about learning to love yourself and finding clarity in the chaos.

If you enjoy rom-coms with a touch of drama and a strong, quirky heroine, this audiobook is a great pick. Hannah Brown’s storytelling is just as engaging as her on-screen presence, and Cherami Leigh’s narration makes it a joy to listen to.

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This was such a sweet story!! I absolutely loved Sybil and the way she was always herself and kind to others, but also working through the insecurities of her past. The chemistry between her and Jamie was soo good, and I loved their second chance romance! And the audiobook was fantastic!

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The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain
Author: Hannah Brown

Thank you Netgalley and Hachette Audio for my copy of this audiobook! Sybil’s friends basically force her into going on a solo vacation to Hawaii in the aftermath of the end of her engagement. A year has passed since her and her ex Jeremy broke things off but her friends think she has not been able to get out of her depressed funk. Of course she ends up taking the trip, and who is the first person she runs into? Jeremy. She ends up making up a story about being on vacation with her new boyfriend, which turns into disaster as it becomes blatantly obvious she’s not with anyone. Until she runs into the third of her previous four engagements, Sebastian. Will he help her, or rat her out? This book was super funny, and I think if you are familiar with my reviews you know I LOVE destination/vacation books. They really make me feel like I’m on vacation myself when I’m reading them. Also being from Hawaii, and missing home, this was perfect for me. The only criticism I have is that I was NOT rooting for the MC the entire book, and I am not happy with who she ends up with. My girl deserves better just saying. Anyways, I actually enjoy Hannah’s books more than I enjoy watching her on tv. So keep up the great work Hannah!

I didn't realize Hannah Brown had pivoted to writing novels, but was happy to get my hands on an ARC. Voicey and fun! A nice easy read with heart.

This fun rom com follows Sybil Rain as she takes a leap of faith and goes on the trip that was meant to be her honeymoon just a year earlier, only to run into not only the ex fiancé who would’ve joined her, but another ex fiancé, too! Sybil is still learning who she is and why everything fell apart, but she’s trying to decipher what her future could be while she’s surrounded by possible second chances and hope!

This story is a fun one if you like second chance romance, quirky characters with genuine flaws, and opportunities to laugh at other people’s hiccups and mistakes! Although sometimes lacking realistic elements, the plot was creative and the characters were fun.

I think I actually liked this second book better than the first. The characters felt deeper and real. The setting was beautiful and picturesque and a great summer read locale. It was romancey and more enemies to lovers, second chance at love, fake boyfriend tropes all rolled together. The narrator was great for the audiobook. While there were definite topics that popped up that I did not expect or see coming that sometimes (personally) deserve trigger warnings, I was able to get past those plot points. Overall a definite enjoyable read and you didn’t have to read the first to enjoy this one!

After having read Mistakes We Never Made, The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain definitely exceeded my expectations! This felt more whole than the first book and although pace was similar, it worked better in this one. I didn’t love that like the first book, this one relies heavily on miscommunications to move the plot forward.

The audiobook narrator did a wonderful job at bringing this book to life and capturing Sybil’s personality.

This book is a series of miscommunication tropes strung together. It’s also a story of a woman learning to reframe her life rather than see herself the way toxic people from her past have described her. And that’s beautiful.
Sybil struggles with self image, significant medical issues, and crippling insecurity. I love her growth. However, the plot points were predictable and the miscommunication was cringey.
I LOVE the core four friend group, and would have loved more of it.

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain by Hannah Brown is giving runaway bride energy meets sunshine and sass. 👏

Sybil is a Nashville girlie with a big personality and a trail of failed engagements. When she finally decides to cash in all those unused honeymoon vouchers (iconic, tbh) and takes herself to Hawaii solo, she’s ready for peace. But of course—plot twist—her ex-fiancé shows up. With a bikini-clad coworker. In paradise. ☀️🌴👀

This book is:
💍 Rom-com with beachy vibes
🌺 Solo girl trip turned chaotic reunion
😅 Fake dating (kind of unneeded, but still cute)
🎤 Hilarious, self-aware narration
🌊 A little too coincidental at times but still a vibe

Sybil’s voice is SO fun—bold, breezy, and full of that “did she really just say that?” energy. While some plot points felt a bit too convenient (two exes, same resort? okay, fate), it still had me grinning and flipping pages fast.

What I really loved? The emotional undercurrent. This isn’t just fluff—it weaves in deeper moments that give the whole story heart. It’s got that perfect rom-com balance of LOL and oh no I’m actually feeling things.

If you’re craving a beach read that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still delivers some genuine feels—this is it.

I wanted to love this one, but like the first book in the series, The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain just didn’t quite work for me. The premise is charming, but the pacing felt off, and I struggled to connect. That said, I think fans of soft, whimsical romance might still enjoy the vibe—it just wasn’t my cup of tea.

Rom-Com by a former Bachelorette!

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain by Hannah Brown is a fun, beach-vibe rom-com. Sybil, a perky Nashville entrepreneur and serial runaway bride, finally cashes in her unused honeymoon vouchers for a solo splash in Hawaii…only to accidentally run into her ex-fiancé. First up: Jamie, her altar-leaver turned regretful almost-groom, arrives on a work trip with a tangerine bikini-clad colleague.

It’s funny, charmingly breezy, and Sybil’s voice shines with self-aware sass. However, the coincidence of two exes at the same resort sometimes feels more like an 'editor trick” than romantic destiny, and her fake-dating subplot appears unnecessary.

If you're looking for a sunny romantic comedy with heartfelt humor and a side of “did she really just say that?”, this one’s a winner.

This had such a beautiful balance of romance and emotional backstory. It’s such a talent when a writer can maintain that romantic thread through all the deeper plot points, and the narration was able to give weight to both the heavier hitting parts and the sunnier parts as well.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for letting me in on this one.

Really liked this book. Thought the narrator did a great job at immersing you in the story. This is one of the first books I've read that had the representation of PCOS and honestly, it was amazing. As a woman who struggles with PCOS it was wonderful to be able to connect to the character and understand what they are going through and how they overcame it all!

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain
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A super fun book that kept me turning the pages. A great light fun summer read. It was so cute! The Audio was really good!
Thank you NetGalley

This book is the perfect summer read that will whisk you away to a tropical paradise. I listened to this book and it was easy to understand and to mostly easy to differentiate between the voices. There were times where I was caught up with annoyance for the main character as she opts for making up a boyfriend and fake dating an ex to avoid admitting any feelings for her ex-fiance. But that just shows how well it was written! I would recommend this book to some of my friends as a beach read.

Loved this book. Thanks for the arc copy. Can’t wait to post more about this closer to release date. Look for the review on my Instagram.

Oh my gosh, this was so cute! I literally was hooked from the very first chapter and it had me not wanting to put it down! This was a fantastic audio, the narrator really brought the swoony romance to life. Super excited to see more from this author!

This book frustrates me endlessly. A promising premise that I was excited to read ultimately fell short due to a series of miscommunications and inadequate mental health resources. Having the main character have a life coach, whom she tracks down and follows, is not only problematic but odd. Sybil Rain was a main character who just did not keep my attention. I did not like any of the characters, and this book just made me mad. The characters acted far too young for their age! Like, y'all are almost 30 and we're acting like this? Also, some parts of this book just took me out (specifically Nikki's character from "Loveby" going back into the franchise - very self - inserty). I wish we spent more time really understanding more of why Sybil felt like she had to run away all the time, but it feels like its's explanation is in one chapter. The narrator did a good job and really immersed you in the book; it was the plot itself that was struggling. The writing style is good, but the plot lacks.

This was a decent book. A lot of the issues could have worked out by the two protagonists just talked to each other. Sybil was a chaotic mess and Jamie was just perfect for her. The setting was great, I love Hawaii. And Sybils friends perfect.

I listened to the audiobook and was ungot not impressed with the narrator.

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