Member Reviews
There's nothing more fun than family affairs. I enjoyed this read and I enjoyed the family perspective. There was a lot going on through the story but it was fun banter, a touch of spice and a lot of laugh out loud moments.
Literally anything and everything Meghan Quinn writes, I will read! So I was really excited for this one. It wasn't my absolute favorite but I did still really enjoy it!
I loooved the parents relationships, and the siblings always bickering seemed so realistic. This is one of those books where I would love to see it become a movie!
Meghan Quinn just knows how to write a book!! I loved how she gave romance to two siblings in one story. And the alternating pov’s were so so informative and fun.
The sense of family even when you have opposing views is always a tough way to convey in writing but I think it was done well.
I gave this author a go hearing great things, but I think the mix of sibling relationships (I'm an only child) and 6 POV's just wasn't cutting it for me as I just wasn't drawn to any of them. Will definitely give this author another go, just think the tropes of this particular book isn't for me.
I am a member of the American Library Association Reading List Award Committee. This title was suggested for the 2023 list. It was not nominated for the award. The complete list of winners and shortlisted titles is at <a href="https://rusaupdate.org/2023/01/2023-reading-list-announced-years-best-in-genre-fiction-for-adult-readers/">
This is a real cute book! I read it right after reading a very heavy, emotionally charged book, and I really needed the release. I loved the character of Palmer, whose hilarious exploits somehow manage to be funny and charming without ever getting annoying. It's an easy read, but it's also not dumb, which makes all the difference for me when it comes to romantic comedies as a genre. Smart and fun, with some great family moments and lessons!
After getting a little tease of Nora and Cooper's romance in The One Night......we get to see how everything plays out between them, along with getting to know the rest of the Chance siblings (Palmer and Ford) and their love interests (Larkin and Beau) in The Reunion.......and I have to say, I just adored this story! I know reading multiple POV's can get confusing at times, because it's harder to connect to all the characters, but the way Meghan wrote the story - I truly got invested in every single storyline, none more than the others. I laughed with them, got annoyed by them, but I truly loved the journey the Chance siblings went on to remember what being a family truly meant.
Meghan quinn always brings the perfect mix of chaos and comedy. She will make you laugh till your stomach hurts!
3 Stars
As much as it pains me to say, this book was just okay. It had tons of potential, but just didn’t hit the mark her usual books do for me. The bickering and sibling rivalry was over the top, and Palmer…she needs a straight up throat punch. I said what I said. She’s absolutely cringe worthy. Parts of the story had me laughing out loud, but honestly I was just struggling to make it through the story. I really wanted to love this one, but it just didn’t happen.
Angela - Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
Love that lasts a lifetime and family are everything that matters. An absolutely heartwarming story!
Love Meghan Quinn so much. I totally believe that you should go into this book completely blind! That’s what I wish I did because wow! The six POVs was brilliant and so seamlessly woven and kept me wanting more. I could almost imagine it as a little mini series with the great banter and humor throughout :)
Always love a good Meghan Quinn book and loved this one just as much. So much family drama and hot relationships. Meghan has done an amazing job bringing all the characters together and drawing you in to be a part of their lives! 5 stars!
This book is funny, heartfelt and has Author Meghan Quinn's signature memorable awkward moments that happen to her characters that leave you going OMG.
I liked the development of the Martin and Peggy's relationship. great build up and loved the ending.
4 1/2 STARS
If you're familiar with the early books of Meghan, then you know she would write several POVs and I actually missed it. It always puts so much more into play this way. I was excited to read this book and she didn't miss a beat.
The family dynamic was great. It showed its normal to have problems. All that matters is how you handle it. I'm not sure which couple I enjoyed learning about each couple and their chemistry.
This book made me happy and I definitely recommend it.
Meghan Quinn is one author that I know isn't afraid to tackle more than one relationship journey in a book. In The Reunion, she tackles three! From the first page to the last, I couldn't stop reading. I love that Meghan Quinn knows how to balance heart & humor.
I voluntarily reviewed this book.
This was a very ambitious book for Meghan Quinn to write because of the 6 POVs and 3 couples featured here, but it worked really well! It was a little confusing at first to see who she was talking about, but it got easier as I got more invested into the story.
Other things I loved?
❤️ the quirky parents, Peggy and Martin. Their sense of humor made me LOL at parts and I loved how they tried to get their kids to learn from their mistakes on their own.
❤️ Ford and Larkin 😍😍😍 out of the 3 couples, they were my favorite! I want them to get their own book, because I could read about them all day long.
❤️ the messages of family, acceptance, and forgiveness. I am super close with my family and I could resonate with many of the characters’ struggles, especially with sibling dynamics. All 3 siblings showed a lot of growth during the story which was nice to see.
Overall, if Meghan Quinn writes it, I’ll devour it, and this was no exception. Now I’m off to read the novella prequel featuring Cooper and Nora’s one night stand!
I am a huge fan of Meghan Quinn books, they always manage to make you laugh and you always get that contented feeling after.
I’m so unsure on my feelings for The Reunion.
For me this was missing that light hearted fun that we always get with Meghan Quinn books.
What I liked:
The setting
Ford and Larkin
The parents
Nora
What I dislike:
Cooper
Palmer
Beau
The constant fighting between the siblings.
The 6 POVs
This was a disappointing read for me. It wasn’t what I was expecting at all. I couldn’t really connect to the characters because each chapter we constantly switched POV. Which then in turn made it hard to enjoy the story.
Hopefully the next Meghan Quinn book is better!
For me this was a unique read!! I have never read a book with multiple point of views, multiple storylines but guess what? It worked!!
I felt like I was part of the Chance family and following all the drama and the adventure!
Cooper, Ford and Palmer , together , represent for real what a family reunion looks like! Laughs, arguments, drama and so much more.
You need to go and grab this book! Loved it!
Arc kindly provided by Montlake on Netgalley
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4679681488I hadn’t read a book by Meghan Quinn yet & my friend @literaticlari kept urged me to do so, so I snagged THE REUNION when it was available as a Read Now title on NetGalley from Montlake. I had forgotten about it sitting on my shelves until I saw it at my local library when I was searching for backlist books for a readathon I've been participating in - focusing on grabbing physical copies of titles on my shelves to get read + reviewed!
I am SO glad I picked this one up, I absolutely LOVED all the different characters and points of view. SIX! Which seems so crazy, but I was blown away at how well Quinn wrote each and every character with enough personality to make each one different as she kept the story moving along scene by scene.
For me the concept of the book was spot on, three siblings returning home for their parents anniversary, each bringing their individual problems and insecurities forced to work together to plan their party. Laugh, cry and get all caught up in their feelings as Chance, Cooper and Palmer navigate life, love and growing up. What I loved most was how each of the characters had flaws that were impacting the whole family, and how Quinn created settings and scenes that gave us glimpses into those problems and how to move on.
"It's about time you stopped dreaming and started creating. Don't wait for things to happen for you- make them happen ..."
Each of the points of views shows the family dynamic from their individual perspective, how they see each other, what they wish the others would see from them and it made them all endearing and relatable. So many noteworthy moments that made me feel a part of the family, as they fail one another and learn to pick up the pieces to grow forward in their personal and professional lives. For me all three siblings have the perfect match in their love interests, and reading it all come together was just beautiful.
Can’t wait to read more by Quinn, this certainly made me want to check out more of her work!
Meghan Quinn took you through 3 siblings falling love and making peace with childhood scars. The story was cute and the ending made my heart verry happy.. Thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC.