One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin: Review

I discovered a wonderful romance, perfect for your summer vacation. This extremely slow burn romance is written by an author I have not read before. So I was excited to check out this enemies-to-lovers romance. It’s a winner in my opinion.

Check out the full review below.

One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin
Publisher: ‎ Berkley (June 18, 2024)
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0593438213

OVERVIEW:
Natalie and Rob couldn’t have less in common. Nat’s a messy artist, and Rob’s a rigid academic. The only thing they share is their devotion to their respective best friends—who just got engaged. Still, unexpected chemistry has Natalie cautiously optimistic about being maid of honor to Rob’s best man.

Until, minutes before the ceremony, Nat learns that Rob wrote a one-star review of her new novel, which has them both reeling: Nat from imposter syndrome, and Rob over the reason he needed to write it.

When the reception ends, these two opposites hope they’ll never meet again. But, as they slip from their twenties into their thirties, they’re forced together whenever their fast-track best friends celebrate another milestone. Through housewarmings and christenings, life-changing triumphs and failures, Natalie and Rob grapple with their own choices—and how your harshest critic can become your perfectly imperfect match.

After all, even the truest love stories sometimes need a bit of rewriting.

One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin Review

This is the first time I have read this author, plus I love a great enemies-to-lovers story. I have to say that this author knocked it out of the park.

Told in seven different parts, this slow-burn romance takes on adulthood, best friends, and the dynamic that comes through growing and changing relationships.

Sometimes books that include a best friend’s narrative become a story about not being able to function without the other person. This story is not that at all.

While the friendships are long-term, we get to watch their growth and unfold that enemies-to-lovers dynamic. The chemistry is awesome!

Hankin brings a story that is delightful, funny, realistic, and loaded with lessons that maybe we can take note of in our own life choices.

One-Star Romance is a fresh and clean closed-door romance that felt like it took forever to develop but was so worth the wait.

5 STARS!!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.