I loved the fun 80s theme! It was such a fun caper and I loved the female dynamic! It was so much fun! Highly recommend and enjoyed

This was a great read! I really enjoyed the writing style, as well as the characters. The plot was well written and well paced. I would definitely recommend to others!

I received an ARC of ROMP! by Ada Barumé and am leaving this review voluntarily.

Set around the chaotic world of an old-money 1980s estate, the story follows heiress Opal Fairfax, who opens the doors of her sprawling home to host a competition for an eclectic mix of artists. What follows is a lively mix of scandal, ambition, and plenty of bed-hopping as personalities clash and alliances shift.

The novel explores themes of loss, betrayal, self-discovery and ultimately rebirth, as the characters are forced to confront who they really are beneath the performances they put on for others. Opal herself is a particularly fun centre to the chaos, presiding over the drama unfolding in her house.

I found it to be a light, entertaining read with a strong sense of fun. The sex scenes are well written and add to the story without feeling gratuitous. If you enjoy big personalities, messy relationships and a bit of scandal — very much in the spirit of classic bonkbusters like Jilly Cooper — this will likely be right up your street.

Overall, a lively, well-written novel that’s easy to get swept up in and one I’d happily recommend to readers looking for an entertaining escape.

4☆ A Romping Good Read

I have to say i wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but one thing is for certain, it lives up to its name in more ways than one!
It deals with infidelity, finding oneself, sexuality, death, grief, sexual awakenings, friendships, new beginnings, and all things art.

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were quirky, and each one added something special to the book.
Opal well, she was certainly a character, I loved how she encouraged the artists to reach their full potential through a series of challenging subject matters.
I loved the characters, even Johan! Ruby, i think she was my favourite. She gained so much from being at Opal's retreat.

Romp! Is exactly what this book is.
It's fun, at times empowering, with a few secrets and twists, and it definitely took me on a ride!

A fun frolic very much in the style of Jilly Cooper but with a real sense of warmth and compassion for the characters. The treatment of each artist and their approach to their art was refreshingly genuine with a real sense of respect even while maintaining the slightly irreverent attitude towards monogamy and sexuality!

It was a great read, full of personalities, sass and a little emotion. Opal’s husband is cheating and we DO NOT like him at all, Ruby is fierce and feisty, but exploring who she is and there are other dalliances when parties are thrown and people are put together. A really great read!

I really enjoyed this book. I loved all the characters, even Johan! I rated this 4/5 stars and would definitely recommend it to a friend