A cross between The Bachelor and Survivor, Attached at the Hip tells the story of how Orie comes into her own as a young adult. Orie’s family has accused her of never doing anything for herself, so she makes a snap decision to join the cast in the new reality show, Attached at the Hip. Being away from her family will give them all a break from each other, and she will have a chance to win a million dollars. On the show, she is stranded on an island and tethered to another cast-mate while they do the show’s challenges. At first the couples get to know each other, and all of the usual Bachelor/Survivor things happen–there is weather to contend with, finding shelter and food, and figuring out how to do everything while connected, including relieving themselves. At the end of each challenge, they vote someone off and it starts all over again until only one cast member is left. As you can imagine, there is drama galore, love triangles, lying and cheating, etc. all of which is synonymous with these types of reality shows.
My one big issue with this book is that the characters are all in their mid to late 20s, yet act as if they are high school teenagers. Still, this was a fun, easy read, especially if you are a fan of those reality shows, and perfect for the summer.

Captivating and fun! Perfect for those who love survivor and the bachelor type shows with everything rolled into one. I really enjoyed listening to this one and highly recommend for a fun light read but with characters that feel quite real!

This book is a mix between the show Survivor and a dating show like The Bachelor. I really enjoyed listening to this on audio! Brittany Pressley did a great job narrating this book and was able to have distinct and believable voices of both male and female characters.

Orie Lennox has been a long time Survivor fan and one evening she decides to apply for the reality show because her life has not quite turned out how she envisioned. By applying for this game show it forces her to break up with the things in her life that have not brought her joy and a way to help out her family who are in trouble of losing their house. The problem is, she thinks she has signed up for a Survivor type show, but in reality she has signed up for Attached at the Hip, a dating show that also has her stranded on an island attached to an old high school crush.

Orie is one of ten contestants how have to complete challenges while speed dating in the wilderness. When she finds herself attached at the hip - literally - she finds that she has to navigate not only new friendships, but romantic feelings for the one that got away in a game where making risky alliances is key.


This book was a fun, fast book that I couldn't put down. I loved the premise and couldn't wait to see how the book was going to turn out. I also enjoyed the mentions of the book The Unhoneymooners and the TV show Love is Blind.

If you are a Survivor fan and/or a Bachelor fan you will enjoy this book! I would definitely recommend reading this!


Thank you Macmillan audio and Netgalley for my #gifted copy in exchange for my honest review!

If you are a fan of "The Bachelor" or "Survivor," then you are going to love this book! After a bit of a reading slump, it was just what I needed. There have been a few "reality show" books released recently, but the storyline was so fun and unique. Orie was a bit too quirky and naive at times, but overall she was a great main character. As a thriller lover, I was excited that there was a bit of a mystery to solve, and I thought the plot twist was well done. I was actually surprised to realize that this book was 400 pages because it was such an easy and quick read.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Brittany Pressley. Her performance was excellent, as usual, and she made the listening experience so much fun. I could not stop listening and binged the entire thing in a day. She did a great job portraying the characters' emotions and showcasing their personalities.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the gifted audiobook, and to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

A fun premise, but at times, poorly executed. A strange cross between adult and YA, falling closer to YA most of the time.

The romance happened way too late for me to be invested in it, the ending felt a little rushed. Some of the characters were leaning towards quirky but just came off as weird.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this ALC.

Things I liked: the story, Brittany Pressley’s wonderful narration, and the endgame!

Things I didn’t like: the liar.

I adored this book! I didn’t want to put it down, it was just such a fun read, and I loved the spin of the bachelor plus survivor feeling that it gave.

The main characters all had great back stories and I loved being able to learn more about each of them and even fall in love with the characters that you initially didn’t think that you were going to like.

It was just such a quick and entertaining read, and I definitely recommend it for anyone to check out!

I listened to the audiobook and it was SO well done. Excellent narration by Brittany Pressley!

Thank you MacMillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to this one prior to its release!

review: attached at the hip by christine riccio ✨🌴🥥

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✨ MY THOUGHTS ✨

⚠️ cw: addiction, gaslighting, alcoholism, & toxic relationships ⚠️ 

if you love survivor, bachelor in paradise, pop culture & book references, quirky inner monologues, unexpected twists, swoony drama & lots of laugh out loud moments this book might be for you!! ✨🩷

alexa play anti-hero by taylor swift 🎶

🌟 RATING: ★★★★.5/5
🥵 spice scale: 🌶️ (zero to no spice, closed door, fade to black)

honestly, if you're looking to dip your toes into new adult contemporary romance this might be the perfect book!! it's extremely character driven and honestly just such a fun time!! it was such an entertaining read!! i could not put it down & literally finished it in a day!! i really don't want to spoil anything so just know you'll swoon, laugh and audible gasp! the last one might just be me lol but i really did not see that twist coming! overall, it was just a great book about the beauty of finding yourself. 🩷☺️ as to the quality of the audiobook, @britpressley was a fantastic narrator!! just such a phenomenal job!! i cannot recommend it enough! thank you @xtinemay & @macmillan.audio for the advanced listener copy! 💕 🎧

I went into this book completely blind and I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, I absolutely had a blast reading this book. The characters are laugh out loud funny. The plot is so unique and I loved seeing the reality game show play out. I’m not an avid Survivor viewer but I love reality game shows like Big Brother and The Circle, so this was right up my alley! I had so much fun while reading this. It felt like a real game show. I was rooting for people, bummed when those I liked got voted off, it was a whole experience! Our main character Orie is so relatable and funny, one of the most interesting characters and I loved being in her point of view. The concept was super unique and it had me hooked the whole time. I literally could not wait to continue this book. It was like binging your favorite show, I needed more! I absolutely recommend reading this it’s so fun and something new and exciting! Seriously the most fun I’ve had reading in a while!

This book was a fun spin on Survivor with a twist. I read it in under a day. A great bingable read. Highly recommend to those who like reality tv shows and romance novels.

Survivor meets The Bachelor in Attached at the Hip, an irresistible romantic adventure. The novel follows Orie Lennox having spent most of her life prepping for her happily ever after. Now that she’s graduated, she’s low-key wondering, when the heck is it gonna hit. Her life is not quite what she envisioned it to be. So, on a whim she applies for a reality show to play a game of human chess for a shot at a million dollars. After being casted for the show Orie discovers it’s an experimental romantic edition of the show: and even more surprised to find that her old high school crush, Remy, has been cast as well.

I really enjoyed reading this book it was fun, adventurous, and filled with humor. Building on a unique premise Riccio crafted the perfect rom-com I could barely put it down. Making the book reflect a reality tv show was also perfectly executed. Everything had an even flow from Orie’s personal life to the way the author wove the game show and the scripting into the story. You really feel like you’re watching everything take place right in front of you. The dialogue was witty, the pacing is steady, the characters are all well-developed, and the writing was so descriptive.

Orie was a lovable character just a little annoying at times especially when she called Remy by his WHOLE NAME Remy Orlando Lasorsa!!! But I love that the author gave Orie this co-dependent personality and we actually see growth in her character by the end of the book. Now when it came to the romance I liked the way the author changed up the dynamics with Orie having two potential love interests which allowed things to fall in the hands of fate. Remy seemed like Orie’s perfect match because their chemistry was palpable from the beginning. But when she’s partnered with Osprey we get a more authentic connection between the two.

Overall, loved the book highly recommend you guys read it especially if you’re a fan of reality tv. The way each chapter builds and compliments the next I swear you’re in for a fun reading experience . Special thanks to the author, @macmillan.audio for my gifted listening copy, & @Wednesdaybooks for my e-ARC‼️

This was really fun. I LOVE Survivor, and I really loved how much that inspired this and the bits of Survivor lore that the story incorporated. I didn't find any of the characters that compelling or relatable, but it was a fun escape and interesting story. The pace was really nice and consistent, maybe could have been a little shorter, but still, I'm happy. This was silly, entertaining, and just a good time. It's not the type of book I'm going to keep thinking about after I'm done or end up a regular reread, but I can also say I thoroughly enjoyed myself the entire time.

The audiobook was also very well done and the narrator was delightful.

I loved this story so much! The writing was so captivating and although I have never watched Survivor I now have the overwhelming urge to. I loved the romance, relationships, and the survival challenge aspects. Orie is a relatable character who is learning to grow independence. The writing was engaging and fast paced allowing me to fly through the story. This book is perfect for fans of Survivor, or the (Discovery Kids show Endurance), or people who love the romance of Ali Hazelwood's Check & Mate, the character development of Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, and the tension and banter from Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter.

Listened at 2.5x narration speed with no issues. The narrator did a nice job.

Orie finds herself wanting to prove that she can be independent--and where better to do that than on national television. I enjoyed seeing Orie develop as a character, the facets of playing a game for a million dollar grand prize, and the truths/half truths/straight up lies that people tell as they try to maneuver their way to a win.

The love triangle works well to build a little tension. I found it fairly obvious who the "good guys" were early on, but didn't mind that it took the MC a little longer to figure out. It was a low-stress listen that I think many YA audience members would enjoy.

Overall: 4 stars (I really liked it)

**Thank you to NetGalley & Macmillan Audio | Macmillan Young Listeners for the free ALC. All opinions expressed are my own.**

If you've watched MTV's The Challenge and liked it, I think this is right up your alley. It felt exactly like watching that show. Entertaining and cringey but you're here for it. Vibe = Johnny Bananas for sure.

I really jived with the reality show concept of this book. I also appreciated that there's more to the plotline than I thought there'd be with family trauma and betrayal (somewhat expected with reality TV being the premise, but I liked it a lot). I appreciated Orie's (our FMC) character development. I also really liked her family's dynamic. The audiobook was a perfect way to consume this book. It brought the reality show dynamic to life. I enjoyed the narrator a lot. I did have a hard time depicting what was external vs internal dialog a few times, but that felt like a minor issue. I really I think this is a great book choice for anyone that likes a light-hearted rom-com and watches cringey reality tv competitions.

Thank you to NetGalley, Christine Riccio, Macmillian Audio, and Wednesday Books for this audiobook ARC.

In all honesty I haven't had time to finish this book as I received it close to the archive date. I'm about 30% through the book and this review is based on that.

I have been very into this book since I picked it up and I'm obsessed with the main character and all her flaws. Her sister tells her in the beginning that she is codependent on everyone and she goes on a journey to find herself. She picks a hard way with it being on national television. The main character is so relatable and there's so many thoughts that she has that I just giggle at. This is definitely a swoon worthy book that has me kicking my feet and thinking about the next time I get to pick it up. LOVE!

Attached At The Hip has an incredible premise - I was so intrigued by the idea of a dating show set in a more Survivor atmosphere and it really made me want to read it.

But Orie was impossible to like and it was honestly the hardest thing for me to read around. I think the author leaned too much the trope of codependency - I had a hard time believing the character was an adult rather than a ninth grader. It really ruined the atmosphere of the book. Overall I wouldn’t recommend without major revisions and rethinking.

The audio narrator was the redeeming part - she was easy to listen to and clear on faster speeds.

The main character was so awkward and kinda annoying at times. It reminded me of Head Over Feet aka the fanfic that became The Love Hypothesis. I don't mean that in a good way, unfortunately.

Otherwise, the Survivor vibes were very fun!!!! Very very thankful for this ARC, but the writing just wasn't for me.

This is an SMP publisher so I won’t be posting my review or promoting on my socials.

This book is so good!! By far one of my favorite books this year ! A big thank you to Macmillan audio for sending me this copy! I’m not usually a romcom fan, but this might be one of the best ones I’ve ever read! It takes place on a survivor spinoff dating TV series. The characters are put to the test. Connections are formed and lost . It has a great ending, and justice is served. I love the narrators voice and definitely puts the characters and full view.

The book is a reality TV Rom com, and it worked for me. I don't watch reality TV, but I do like Rom comms and I definitely enjoyed this one. The main character Orie Lennox has always dreamed of a happily ever after. Orie’s long time boyfriend is more companion and friend, Orie is a social influencer with her sister. She is a reality TV/survivor lover and decides to apply for a new survivor type show. She’s watched every version and episode and knows she can master the game play. She thinks she is on the show, only to find there's a twist that means she’s literally attached by a rope to someone for three days at a time, as they do challenges on the island of Fiji. Her first match is a boy she had a crush on back in high school, but couldn't get past a hello. Winning a challenge, and a box of basic supplies they get to know each other on camera.
I listened to the audiobook with narration by Brittany Pressley who did a great job giving life to Orie and making a character who could have been annoying quirky and loveable. She is able to do distinct and believable voices for male and female characters, as well as several secondary characters in the story. Emotions are clear and make the story immersive and entertaining.
It was a fun premise and the game play was amusing. The growth of Orie’s character is strong, and overall I enjoyed the book. I twist with the first love interest was good but in the end I still didn't full understand why he did what he did, but it didn't ruin the book for me since it was a light-hearted fun read, nothing life shattering and I would recommend to others for a fun summer read.

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher Macmillan Audio for the arc audio copy.