Got 12% of the way in and concluded this is not for me. The humor is on the extreme end of contrived and awkward and not at all funny.

Rating: 2.5/5

This book was so...childish? immature? over the top meddling? This was one of the first MQ books I read and thought, damn, I'm really not going to like this and that is disappointing.

as an FMC Tessa was over-the-top, manic pixie dream girl and was so high strung I wanted to gift her some anti-anxiety medication. I do appreciate that she started to calm down over time but the hurdle of her internal monologue was strong.

I don't want to even get into the sisters and the contract...omg you really held up a contract from when you were children and Britney spears perfume? their antics gave me second hand embarrassment. really the side characters ruined the story for me.

Here is what I did like: the setting was fantastic. Myles repairing his relationship with his dad was really nice. I did like Tessa and Myles as a couple overall, they were very sweet together.

What a good story of a vacation crush that was so much more. Stolen glances and small interminglings that happen but seem so far fetched that you would think only makes for a great memory. But when FATE steps in and things become real, what's a person to do? Family values and life get in the way, not to mention living on a different continent. Throw in a childhood pact that cannot be crossed, things just are not looking good for the home team. Patience is definitely a virtue in this tale.

This Meghan Quinn rom com was sheer perfection - especially for those of us who love to travel. Tessa travels to Greece for her sister’s wedding and runs into her childhood crush Myles. Antics ensue and Tessa and Myles conspire to pull one over on both of their families. Little do they know, their antics bring them closer together. Steamy and witty - a fun and easy read that lets you reminisce about young love that gets a second chance.

I’m a huge Meghan Quinn and was super excited to grab this ARC. Here are my honest thoughts…

Myles and Tessa have an adorable HEA that I want to read more about! I’m hoping there is a long extended epilogue when this book releases… I want to know more about their life together (maybe some kids?!?!). I’m also hoping for a segue into Toby’s story? That cutie and good friend could use his own HEA!

(Posted everywhere on 12/9/22)

I thought this was a hilarious audio book. The narrators were fantastic and it honestly got more funny as the book went on. Tessa and Myles were some really great characters.
I found it endearing that there was the unrequited love component to the story. And the whole Greek culture, family and food parts were so interesting.

Was it a little bit over the top? Would some of that stuff never happen in real life?
Absolutely, but that is what you get with Meghan Quinn. I was honestly laughing out loud.

If I had any critiques, it would be that the 3rd act breakup dragged on forever and the length was a bit unnecessary. But even with that, I liked the glimpse into Myles and his dad's relationship through that time.

Another incredible read by Meghan Quinn. Although I wanted to throat punch Roxane 90% of the time. Tessa and Myles are perfect together. Tessa has always been attracted to Myles from when she was younger. She couldn’t wait for summer vacation in Greece every year. Although she never spoke to Myles or even knew his name she couldn’t wait to see him at the resort. Never knowing that he was the owner’s son. For the last seven years however, he was not there. She never knew why but was disappointed that he was no longer there.
Now there for her sister’s wedding she sees him. Tessa has always been shy. Not very outgoing, or forward. That was all her twin, Roxane.
Myles has always looked forward to the summer because he knew Tessa and her family spent it at the resort every year. He would always seek out Tessa without her knowing. He never made his attraction known to her either.
Now they find themselves together because of what her sister and their friends are trying to do to Tessa. That stupid contract they wrote back in high school.
The best thing to come out of that is Tessa and Myles both realize their attraction to each other and she is finally comfortable around him to allow him to see the real Tessa. They are absolutely perfect together. They make the most of their time together and realize this isn’t just a vacation fling. This is fate and that forevers are made of.
How can they make it work when his life is in Greece and hers is in NY. Besides, she has to be there for her sister and the rules of the contract. She is putting everything and everyone else first and trying to fix everything. Can she finally start taking care of herself and allowing herself to have her own happily ever after. For her and Myles to be together forever. Is it finally her time to be happy and make a life with Myles.
Their feelings for each have finally been admitted. Can they find a way to make it work? Where there is a will there is a way. The timing is perfect. Love will always find a way.

I enjoyed the overall plot of this book. I liked the idea of the agreement that Tessa had with her sister and her friends; however, I found some of the characters hard to connect with because of their somewhat immature behavior. I did find Myles to be a nice counter balance for Tessa though, and he definitely seemed to bring out the best in her.

I´ve read other books by Meghan Quinn so I knew what to expect and omg, it did not disappoint.

The story was just so funny and cute and with the right amount of spice in it.

I really liked Tessa´s character arc. It was nice to see her finally be herself because throughout the majority of the book, she wants to make sure that her friends and specially her sister are happy and to ensure that they follow their "contract". But it was great to see her moving to Greece to be with Myles because it was what she really wanted to do.

And Myles was the best! It was great to see him making things right with this father after that happened and to see them being close to each other again.

Overall, this book was really good and I loved it!!

Meghan Quinn's books are always such a mood lifter for me. They're never too serious and always cute and funny. Vacation Wars had all of that, especially her signature humor.

Unfortunately, despite having all of those elements, this one wasn't my favorite. I had a hard time getting into the story, and most of the characters were annoying.
I did absolutely love the setting, and it was vividly brought to life.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Uff.
This one is rough. I think I might have outgrown my Meghan Quinn stage.
I truly dislike every single one of the characters in this book, and the plot was so over dramatic and over done.

I feel like every time I read a Meghan Quinn book, I’m on the verge of a reading slump (and not in a “this book was so good, nothing will ever compare way). Her books have become so dramatic, and it’s not the vibe.

The friend group in this one kinda sucked, and it took away from the book and the romance between the main characters.

I also am finding that I think ~some~ of Meghan Quinn’s humor is funny, but it’s otherwise cringey.

Roxanne, Tessa's sister, is set to wed at the Grecian resort they've frequented since childhood. Tessa has consistently been smitten with a resort staff member, Myles. This year's visit is no exception, with Tessa still harboring strong feelings for him. Unexpectedly, she partners with Myles to ward off relentless matchmaking attempts from her sister and friends. The bond between Tessa and Myles is deeply endearing, further enriched by their shared past. Yet, it's disheartening to see how Tessa's friends and family often dismiss her emotions and opinions.

This novel weaves Tessa and Myles' romance with the complexities of friendship dynamics, sibling insecurities, a tense father-son relationship, and the journey to self-advocacy. The story offers some tantalizing moments, but it's a gradual buildup to the climax.

Vacation Wars is a great summer break read although its deeper than the title or cover suggests. First lets talk about the location, Santorini is now very high on the list of places that I want to visit. The descriptions were wonderful but not excessive and it seemed like the perfect setting for the story. Second, the characters. There are quite a few but they each get some attention and the two main characters are charming, adorable and a little quirky. I liked the way both were written and I love a dual POV. Third, the war. It was fun but maybe a little much at times especially for adults. I was glad that there was so much more to the book than the antics, it was much more emotional and layered featuring family relationships, love and loss, self esteem and finding your voice. The ending had me worried but it all turned out the way I wanted.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Author/Publisher for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book.

This book took me completely by surprise! I was not expecting it, but this is one of my favourite RomComs of the year. Prepare yourself to laugh out loud, scream in frustration, and swoon while reading Vacation Wars by Meghan Quinn.

Tessa spends every Summer on vacation with her family in Santorini. Introverted, awkward and a lover of numbers (my kinda girl), Tessa’s twin-sister and two best friends are concerned that she’ll never find the love of her life. With Tessa’s twin sister’s wedding coming up, it feels like the end of an era for their friendship group. The three women vow to “help” Tessa find “the one”, much to Tessa’s dismay.

The thing is, Tessa has always had the BIGGEST crush on Myles- the boy/man she sees every vacation but has never had the guts to talk to… until now. What she doesn’t know is that Myles has always had his eye on her too. The problem is, how does people-pleasing Tessa deal with her group’s unwanted match-making and not put her foot in her mouth while talking to DREAMY Myles???

This Dual POV book had me laughing so hard at Tessa and Myles’ antics, mostly because they are the most adorably awkward characters ever! There were moments when side characters were annoying, but honestly, I didn’t care because the FMC and MMC had my heart in a GRIP. There were some moments that squeezed my heart so tightly, and some that had me in a puddle of feelings. This felt like the kind of book that I would LOVE to see in the movies. Perfection!

This was so cute!! Loved the twist on Greek mythology, as well as the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants similarities. The friendship and relationship between Tessa and her sister was brutal. But, getting to experience the in real time blossoming of Myles and Tessa’s relationship, from childhood crushes to being absolutely destined to be together. It was SO cute. It was a bit slower than I would have liked but I really really enjoyed it. I need a book for Toby’s POV now!

HUGE Meaghan Quinn fan! This was a cute read. I enjoyed the story, as well as the characters. I loved how the story was set in Greece. It was a perfect read for summer.

While entertaining and easy to read, Vacation Wars wasn’t my favorite from Meghan Quinn. The premise was fun and the setting was perfection, but this book just didn’t work for me.

A delightful summer read filled with good banter and learning the boundaries of friendships and sisterhood. The childhood pact caused utter chaos and the journey of readjusting those expectations as an adult was hilarious and relatable.

The antics of this group left me laughing out loud and the chemistry between Tessa and Myles is off the charts. This was a quick read that had the perfect satisfying ending.

Meghan Quinn is a top tier romance writer, perfect for getting me out of a romance slump with her effortlessly hilarious writing and chemistry stronger than MANY of the romance books that I have read in the past. She always hits the mark and Vacation Wars was so different.

I will always be excited for whatever she comes out with!

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