I have previously enjoyed a number of other books from Meryl Wilsner, so I was excited to pick this one up as an early summer read!

My Best Friend’s Honeymoon had both the focus on personal growth and dynamic sexiness that I love from Wilsner’s books. The sunny and sultry vacation setting was perfect and I flew through this one. I personally didn’t end up loving this book as much as some of their others. I had a difficult time connecting with both characters, and while they both grew a lot individually throughout the book, I wanted more emotional development between the two characters as their friendship turned romantic. I would still count myself a fan of Wilsner’s, and recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun, sapphic, contemporary romance!

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐/5 (3-3.5)
Acknowledgments & Disclaimers ✨ Thank you to NetGalley, Meryl Wilsner, and St. Martins Press, for providing an ARC and the opportunity to share an honest review of this book. ✨ All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. ✨ My reviews and ratings strive to evaluate books within their own age-demographic and genre.

My Best Friend’s Honeymoon is a spicy, low-stakes friends-to-lovers romance set against a dreamy Caribbean backdrop. When Elsie calls off her wedding, she ends up on the pre-paid honeymoon with her best friend Ginny—who just happens to have been in love with her for years. What follows is a fun mix of heat, heart, and long-awaited confessions. Wilsner captures the chemistry and history between the two perfectly, making their transition from best friends to lovers feel natural and believable. A sweet, sexy read about asking for what you really want and finally choosing happiness.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review! :)

Elsie realizes her fiancé isnt want she wants and goes on their honeymoon with her nonbianary best friend
She soon gives into thoughs she has had about them
Lgbtq+

I'm giving this 3 stars for the writing style—it was written well and easy to fall into and follow. But my actual enjoyment was closer to 2 stars, and that's due to the main two characters: Ginny because they were kind of boring and really lacked a self-identity (though I do appreciate the character arc, it does sort of feel like it's rushed), and Elsie because she's a good example of how someone can lack a backbone and elicit sympathy, but that doesn't mean they're a good person themselves. Elsie, and Ginny to a lesser degree, were really mean to Elsie's ex-fiance, to a degree that felt excessive. It was hard to sympathize with Elsie when her inaction in the relationship could come across as being thoughtless in its own way. And her unlikeability continued throughout the story, in the way she interacted with a server at the resort and to even Ginny in the third act conflict. Elsie is completely self-centered and I didn't see that changing even with the other ways she grows. I also felt like a lot of Ginny and Elsie's relationship was told, rather than shown. Most of the flashbacks were preoccupied with pining, but they didn't showcase why Ginny and Elsie longed for each other's company. That lack of depth made it hard to root for their relationship, and I wish that their emotional connection had been explored at the resort just as much as their physical connection was.

The FMC was annoying to me because she is at the age where she should know how to communicate. It’s kind of embarrassing at that point.

I was not the target audience for this book unfortunately. I really loved the cover, the colors and illustrations are stunning!!!

My Best Friend’s Honeymoon was cute but uneven… fun premise, some sweet moments, but the pacing dragged. I liked it enough for 3 stars, though I wished it hit dee

A less than stellar outing from Wilsner. While they always write characters who feel like real people, I never quite bought Ginny and Elsie's relationship. Friends to lovers can be a difficult trope to get right, and I don't think Wilsner did enough to convince the reader that Ginny and Elsie should end up together at the end of the book. However, readers looking for spice will find plenty here, as Wilsner's intimate scenes are always top-notch.

I really loved the concept of this book and I’ve liked others by this author but this one just wasn’t a fav of mine. Elsie wasn’t a great main character. I didn’t really care for her that much. She basically lets everyone walk all over her and it got to be pretty annoying. I did like Ginny a lot and think they deserve much better! There were a lot of sex scenes that took away from an actual romantic plot (and some weren’t even that great honestly). There is a third act breakup that quite honestly just pissed me off and seemed too forced and the miscommunication was wayyyy too much for me.

Thank you St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for the DRC of My Best Friend's Honeymoon! All opinions in this review are my own.

I loved Mistakes Were Made so I was excited to read another book by the same author! While I enjoyed My Best Friend's Honeymoon, I did get annoyed at times with the immaturity of the characters, particularly Elsie. Elsie especially would often try to ignore problems and hope they fixed themselves which was frustrating to read about. The third act break up also lasted too long because of Elsie's immaturity. That being said, it was exciting when Elsie and Ginny finally got together and their time on vacation together was the best part!

I really loved this book! I was invested in the main characters from the beginning and absolutely adored their friendship to romantic relationship arc. It was steamy and sweet, and so fun to read. Love this author and loved this book.

4.25/5 Stars

When Elsie discovers her college boyfriend planed her wedding and honeymoon without consulting her, she begins to question if this is the future she wants for herself. She breaks it off and a week later hops on a plane to the Caribbean with her best friend Ginny for the non-refundable honeymoon. Ginny has been in love with Elsie since they've been kids, she never expected Elsie to want her too.

I thought this was so fun, I loved the mutual pining so much! I'm a big fan of friends to lovers, and this one included forced proximity AND was sapphic so I was sold. I liked both Elsie and Ginny as main characters, and thought they had great chemistry with one another. I like that the sole focus of the story wasn't entirely on the relationship, it also focused on Elsie and Ginny's personal growth as well. There was a lot of smut scenes back to back though, so if that is not your thing, maybe skip this one. I wasn't the biggest fan of their miscommunication, and the third act breakup, but I still enjoyed it!

My Best Friend’s Honeymoon was a light and entertaining read, though it didn’t completely sweep me off my feet. I enjoyed the humor and the dynamic between the characters, which felt playful and relatable, but some moments felt predictable and lacked the depth I was hoping for. Overall, it was a fun, easy read that’s perfect for a casual afternoon, even if it didn’t leave a lasting impression.

Ginny & Elsie have been best friends since middle school. You find out early on that Ginny has always been pining for Elsie even after Elsie turned them down when they asker her to the school dance. When Elsie’s fiancé tells her that their wedding is a week away, she panics because she realizes she doesn’t actually want to marry him and that she needs to sort out her feelings.

The plot itself was ok - predictable but ok. I wish Wilsner would’ve shown us more of the developing love story instead of the quick hot and heaviness that lasted 3 chapters.

I won’t go lower than 3 stars because Wilsner got me to reeeeeally root against Elsie after their conversation at the end of their trip.

If you decide to read this, be prepared for 3 chapters of spicy storytelling and not much of a build between the 2 main characters.

This is a wonderful addition to Meryl Wilsner's repertoire. I loved the relationship and representation!

I absolutely love Meryl Wilsner’s books and this was no exception. Their way of bringing fully fleshed out relatable characters with depth to the page is one of my favorite aspects of their books and it made me love the characters in My Best Friend’s Honeymoon even more. I loved the way Ginny supported Elsie through her hard times at the beginning but a few of the fights towards the last third of the story felt a bit juvenile at times. Overall it was great to see a f/nb romance with relatable characters and the development of a realistic and stable relationship.

I always know I’m going to enjoy a Meryl Wilsner book and this was no exception. I loved both characters and always happy to read non binary rep. The honeymoon portion was very fun and made me really want a vacation lol.

Unfortunately this is a DNF @40%. I didn't like the characters and while the premise on the back of the book was interesting, reading it did not make any sense. I found myself in a state of disbelief more often than not.

⭐⭐⭐⭐½
My Best Friend’s Honeymoon is a warm, steamy, and emotionally rich queer romance that had me hooked from the start. I absolutely loved the friends-to-lovers storyline—especially because Ginny and Elsie have been best friends since childhood. That kind of deep history added so much heart and authenticity to their relationship, and it’s not something I see often in queer romance.

The setup is deliciously dramatic: Elsie breaks off her engagement after realizing her fiancé planned their entire wedding and honeymoon without her input. Instead of wasting the non-refundable trip, she heads to the Caribbean with Ginny—her lifelong best friend who’s secretly been in love with her for years. What follows is a week of self-discovery, emotional growth, and toe-curling chemistry.

Ginny and Elsie’s dynamic is beautifully written. Their bond feels real, and watching them navigate the shift from friendship to romance was both satisfying and heart-wrenching. I especially appreciated how the story explored themes of self-advocacy and identity—Elsie learning to ask for what she wants, and Ginny learning to prioritize their own needs.

The only reason this wasn’t a perfect 5-star read for me was the use of the miscommunication trope. It’s a personal pet peeve, and while it did serve the plot, I found myself wishing they’d just talk things through a little sooner.

Still, this book is a gem. If you love queer romances with emotional depth, steamy scenes, and characters who grow into their best selves, My Best Friend’s Honeymoon is absolutely worth the read.

This was such a fresh outlook. I had never read a sapphic NB romance that was this spicy before which was a refreshing take. I enjoyed this from start to finish and loved how quick of a read this was.