Thank you to St. Martin's Press for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

⭐⭐⭐.5 /5
Spice level 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

This is a strong romcom debut for Kristyn Miller! I really enjoyed this beachy foray into the lives of Margo and Declan, former (one-sided) rivals who are thrust together to plan a wedding on Catalina Island. While the book follows tried-and-true tropes, Miller leaves some room for surprises with her deft handling of the main character arcs, which touch on universal themes of identity crisis, career uncertainty and self-confidence. However, the ending felt a little rushed (I'm not a fan of the third act breakup), and I wasn't able to connect with Margo as much as other readers seemed to have; I felt that her spunkiness sometimes verged on cruelty, which I realize can be a tricky (and often gendered) balancing act for writers to strike. Declan was SWOONWORTHY though, and the spice was great! Definitely recommend throwing this one in your tote for a beach day.

4 Stars A fun and witty rom com! I read this so quickly because it was so entertaining. I especially loved the up to date references to pop culture, like Bumble, Doja Cat, and Timothee Chalamet. Definitely a rom com meant for young millennials/Gen Zers. Margo and Declan were an adorable couple and had such a fun dynamic. Recommend this one!

This author is definitely one to watch! I loved her writing style.
This was a delightful romcom that I devoured easily. I loved the setting on Catalina Island and the glimpse into the pressures of the social media world. Margo and Declan are complete opposites, but we all know what that means…💗 This one is full of humor, emotion, and character growth.
Also, Declan = Swoon 😍

Thank you for my gifted copy for an honest review

Seven Rules for Breaking Hearts by debut author K. J. Miller, published by St. Martin's Press, is a romantic comedy, witty and fun tells the book Margo, Jo and Declan's story.
Brilliantly written characters that grip your attraction and a story that let the reader turning the pages til the last page.