I personally don’t think this book was for me.

It felt like it didn’t know what kind of book it wanted to be. The constant switch up and twists with regard to this reality tv show just didn’t work cohesively in the way I believe the author wanted it to.

The names as well were very odd and, this may really just be something with me, the odd names are very distracting.

Sadly, again, not for me, but I think it may work for others

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really fun book. I enjoyed it a lot!

I was walking my dog, Riot, while listening to Attached at the Hip by Christine Riccio and I couldn't help but laugh and smile while listening. I'm 100% sure it made me look a bit crazy to anyone that could see me.

I've been a fan of Christine Riccio since her BookTube days and I've read her other books. While I usually don't focus on the author in my book reviews, I think it's important to mention that Christine's personality shines through in her characters and storytelling. If you're not a fan of hers, this book may not be for you.

Attached at the Hip was a delightful summer rom-com read. I enjoyed the book references (hey, there Twilight), the characters, and the unique premise of a Survivor-style dating show. It was a fun and engaging read that I couldn't put down.

I found myself completely engrossed in Orie's story as she competed in the show to support her family and discover her path in life.

While reading, I couldn't help but think about how I wouldn't fare well on Survivor or a show like this. When the characters were forced to be attached at the hip with a rope on an island, my first thought was, how are they going to poop while being together. It would be embarrassing. Then, moments later, Orie had the same thought.

If you're a fan of Survivor, The Bachelor, The Hunger Games (think Katniss x Peeta in the cave), and reality shows, you'll enjoy this book. I'm excited to see what Christine writes next!

*3.5 stars rounded up*

ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review.

"I just terrorized Remy Orlando Lasorsa into complimenting my boobs."

I would like to thank St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the copy of this eARC. This book had me giggling constantly and is a reminder that sometimes the best thing you can do with a contemporary romance book is not take it too seriously.

Orie "Piccadilly" Lennox is a hot mess of ultimate proportions and not fully believable as a 23 year old adult. An 18 year old version of me would find her much more relatable, but when I allowed myself to age down the characters in my head and stop being hypercritical of these characters and the plot, this book was an amazing time.

As much fun as I had and how I just mentioned to not be hypercritical, I will say it was the characterization and sometimes juvenile writing that did knock this down to only 3.5 stars to me. I was laughing constantly, but often found myself wishing I got to read it from the male characters point of view instead as they seemed more three dimensional. At times it often felt like Riccio was writing what she thought how a 23 year old girl would act and it just made Orie's personality feel caricature-ish and I can't tell if the author finds young woman annoying or just can't remember what it was like to be that age.

All that said, I found Orie's desire to be loved but not really trusting that feeling endearing. To be love bombed by someone you had a past with only to find out they were betraying you is rough, but the rivals-to-friends-to-lovers pipeline of Osprey and her was fun and that slow burn romance I prefer compared to instant-love stories.

I don't know any of the previous history with the author and where she came from so I feel like by going in with no preconceived notions I was able to have a really good time with this book. There were absolutely some grammatical/spelling errors I caught in the ARC but overall they didn't distract from the story or what was being said. I will never agree with people 1-staring a book they haven't read or attempted to read, but at the end of the day I will always make my own opinions on a book, and would still suggest this to friends looking for a quick summer read that will make you laugh.

I would also like to personally thank the author for my newest addiction. I am on season three of binging Survivor.

4.75⭐️ EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ THIS!!! this was seriously one of the most fun reading experiences i have ever had in my life. perfect summer book. i would recommend to anyone but especially for fans of reality tv like perfect match or obviously survivor. i related so deeply to Orie. i loved all of her references and all the self growth she has throughout the pages. if you’re left with one thing from this review let it be this: please give this book a try.

You had me at Survivor meets The Bachelor. I am a total sucker for a book set at a reality tv show and ESPECIALLY when that tv show is based off two of my all time favorites. Its clear that Christine Riccio ALSO loves Survivor which I, as a stalwart fan, deeply appreciate it. It's impossible to NOT root for Orie (and I deeply resonated with her fear of all things bug-related because girl SAME) and I found her struggle with what she wants to do with her life to be extremely relatable. If you like romances and you like Survivor, you'll love this one!

I went in blind when I started Attached at the Hip, and it was a delightful adventure. I love reality game shows, so I was immediately hooked and needed to know how they ended. I appreciate the development of our main character, Orie, throughout this book. This book made me laugh and root for these characters so much! Please add this book to your summer reading list; you will be entertained. I listened to the audiobook, and Brittany Pressley did a beautiful job narrating this book.

This was such a fun and entertaining summer read! I loved the survivor twist on a classic bachelor style tv show.

I enjoyed this book. It was in my opinion a really nice story to see a main character go through so much growth about life and dating. There were times I was super annoyed with her but overall I ended up enjoying it. I also enjoyed the romance of the book. It was captive of mixed feelings and really trying to figure out what romantic feelings really should feel like.

I did enjoy the reality tv show aspect of this book. I was not a huge fan of the characters, I felt they were kind of annoying and cringey. It was a quick paced book, but not one of my favorite reads.

A really cute young adult book based off a romantic survivors show. I’m not sure what it is about love triangles that just pull me in!!

ooof what a fun read! Right at the beginning I wanted to find out more about Orie, especially after learning about the family dynamics in the first few chapters. I ADORE books where you see the main character grow into themselves and instead of holding themselves back, they strive for more. If you LOVE survivors and love island type of shows, this would be perfect for you. Of course the challenges are not going to be an exact replica but it'll have similar references.

I grew to love Orie (the main character) throughout the book and yes there were parts that were frustrating, but anytime I thought of "I'm just a girl" saying I immediately assumed Orie. It was a fast-paced read and questionable characters throughout the book, but it was fun trying to guess what was a lie versus truth.

"Sometimes you grow out of a relationship. People evolve in different directions at different speeds. He wasn't making you happy, and we've all been waiting fo you to realize it." this one HIT hard at the end.

Overall, it's a fun and engaging read, perfect for those who enjoy a mix of romance, drama, and personal growth.

I received an advanced copy of this book for review purposes from NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press. This is the first of Riccio’s books that I’ve read, and I am definitely a fan now. Though I am not a huge fan of Survivor, I appreciated the Survivor-themed plot. However, the Bachelor twist has my heart. Such a unique storyline that will have you in the edge of your seat *and* steal your heart.

SO FREAKING CUTE!
Orie is such an amazing character. The whole aspect of the book was really interesting when I first got an arc, but while reading I became so involved! The plot was fun, quick, and funny. My heart was pounding the last 30%, I was so nervous. There was so much depth to all the characters and world building- and the ending was so cute and book-boyfriend-worthy. 10/10 I cannot wait to buy it!

While the idea of this book was incredibly alluring and made me immediately interested in picking it up, I felt like execution of the novel was a little bit weak.

Orie has been codependent most of her life. She’s been in a loveless relationship for 10 years. She is working with her sister in something she enjoys but doesn’t love until one day her sister flips her life around, making Orie feel inadequate. Orie now has something to prove, she signed up and surprisingly got a spot on survivor her family childhood tv show. When she arrives, she finds out she’s now in a spinoff show to find true love.

I really liked this book but I have an issue with people villainising the non-love interest. I enjoyed all the characters until the end where they had to villianise the character.

I did love Orie and Osprey! They were truly an adorable couple and Osprey catching Orie multiple times being the hero of the day. It was adorable. I honestly kind of want a sequel to see how the survive in California

Thank you NetGalley, the author and publisher for the ARC of the book

The narration was just great. I saw mixed reviews and feel as though if I would have read it I might not have enjoyed it as much, but the narration was seriously so entertaining! I was laughing like crazy all throughout 💖

I loved the Bachelor/Survivor vibes, even though I’m not a huge reality tv watcher! It was such a great concept and I loved that the “attached at the hip” name of the show was so literal with the characters being tethered by an 8 foot rope and left to fend for themselves 😂 I loved Orie’s personality so much. She was hilarious and just so entertaining. I, like Orie, thought I had liked Remi but quickly realized he wasn’t who he said he was. I didn’t give Osprey the recognition he deserved at first but realized he reallywas the best and so so genuine! That whole love triangle had thrown me for a loop but I was so happy with the outcome!

Overall, this was a very entertaining, quick read! I can’t wait to see what’s next! ☺️

This book was slow for me to get into but I really enjoyed the pacing, the depth of the characters and how the author wove the story together!

I VERY quickly realized that this book was not for me at all - the main character's narration was so annoying and I didn't care about the relationship at all. The tone was very whiney. DNF at 4%. Thanks anyway for the ARC.

I absolutely LOVED this book. The storyline, the banter, MOST of the characters, and a surprising twist that I didn’t even know would be there but enjoyed nevertheless. I honestly couldn’t put it down.

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