Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read and review this ARC. Full review to be found on Goodreads and on my website.

I received a review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

I received this e-galley from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. The description of this being a cross between National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and Love, Actually is what made me pick it up. I generally enjoy reading cozy, lighthearted books around the holidays. But, this was a refreshing change. The Adults kept me turning pages. I've recommended this one to many friends.

This was a good holiday read with some unexpected twists and turns, but I never found it to be outright "hilarious" like the description promised. After all... it was about divorce and changed family dynamics. I'm glad I gave it the chance though!

Promoted as "hilarious" and it wasn't - it was fun, it was cute, it gave a chuckle or two, but NOT hilarious - it's about divorce! It was a clever exploration of relationships - enjoyed it.

The Adults is a holiday read that shies away from the typically over-cheesy tendencies of the genre, instead turning toward the themes of complicated family dynamics that are so often synonymous with the holiday season. At times funny, at times cringe-worthy, this story does a great job of making light of the unvarnished reality of the holidays--lots of time spent with messy and broken human beings.

This was a well written story, It had an interesting plot and great characters. It was an interesting read and enjoyable.

The characters in this book were insufferable and I didn't care about their situation at all... I also didn't laugh once, even though the book was marketed as a "hilarious debut."

I feel like I've been putting The Adults on a side for too long, and I wanted to finally give it a chance to blew me away.
I loved the premise, two exes spending the Christmas together with their daughter and their new partners.
Oh, and with an imaginary rabbit.

This is the book that was brilliant and weird at the same time.
It should have been funny, and I was laughing at some scenes, but other times I was feeling uncomfortable.

The writing style was great. I really liked it, and would like to try Hulse's other work.

In the end, I am glad I gave The Adults a try.
It wasn't the book I was hoping for, but it was still a good read, and I would recommend it to general fiction lovers.

Things I Enjoyed: The varying perspective (particularly from Scarlet and her imaginary bunny rabbit!) and the different storytelling articles - like interviews, brochures, etc. The premise of two exes spending a weekend away with their child and new partners.

While I enjoyed the characters and the premise, nothing about this book really grabbed me. It was entertaining. The characters were dysfunctional. The conversations between the little girl and her imaginary rabbit were funny - but it did just drag a little for me, particularly in the middle.

However, I think people who enjoy family dramas will definitely enjoy this story!

I really wanted to like this one, but it got weird really quickly. I abandoned this one after reading about a certain sexual encounter. I don't normally mind steamy scenes, but this was icky and not artfully told, more like, first I did this, then he did this, then we did this, like reading a book report about a sex scene. The rest of the story was fine, but I wasn't compelled to finish.

Honestly, this book was not for me. I found the characters to be too flat and cliche to relate to or root for. The plot was okay, but not enough to make up for the dialogue.

I enjoyed this but it definitely was not funny like it was advertised. It was sad-funny if that makes sense?

If you were a childless woman in your 30s, would you go on vacation with your boyfriend, his daughter, his ex, and her new husband? This novel is pretty much exactly everything one could imagine going wrong and reinforces why it's a bad idea.

what a fun quick read regarding blended families - definitely recommend! the characters felt real and a perfect holiday read!

3.5 STARS

This was a cute, light-hearted, fun, holiday read. The concept reminded me both of <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22383627">Big Little Lies</a>, and that one episode of <U>Modern Family</u> that starts off with everyone at the hospital and then the events leading up to the incident are revealed.

The imaginary rabbit friend, Posey, gave me some weird <U>Donnie Darko</u> vibes (but I'm not mad about it). I didn't really like either of the male characters, to be honest. I thought both Alex and Claire deserved better. But I still read through this book fairly quickly. Enjoyable, yet forgettable.

Easy vacation read. I can't say I liked this book at all, even though it was a smooth, quick read. I just couldn't get interested in the characters. I found them flat and unlikable, even the little kid. My favorite character was the imaginary rabbit and he had his own character flaws.

Thanks to the publisher and to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. #TheAdults #NetGalley

I had a very hard time reading this book., mostly because I started reading it in the summer, and I was not in the mood for a story happening around christmass time. It was very good thought. Very well writen and I loved the characters

I couldn't put this book down. It has all the ingredients necessary for a page turner that will keep you up throughout the night!

Solid and entertaining , family dark comedy that is perfect for the holiday season! A great undemanding escapist read that does not insult the intelligence.