This was a wonderfully done romance novel, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed the overall story being told. It was realistic and I enjoyed getting to know the characters and their romance. It was everything that I was looking for and enjoyed about the genre. Meryl Wilsner has a strong writing style and left me wanting more.

Another wonderful romance by Meryl Wilsner - I couldn't put it down! Elsie and Ginny are best friends, and their relationship runs deep and, at times, complicated. The story weaves in themes of hope, bracing against disappointment, the many ways love can show up, and learning how to ask for what you need and want. Following their journey was captivating, at times frustrating, and overall a gorgeous story celebrating queer love and learning how to choose yourself, go after what you want, and be brave enough to follow your heart.

I loved this book especially the spicy parts! It was such a good and quick read for me! I was hooked from the beginning and would recommend this book to others.

Y'all, I struggled with this one. I really do enjoy Wilsner's writing and think that they are at the forefront of Sapphic Romance.... however, this one was a dud for me, I have to admit. Off the bat: If you're here for the steam- you got lots of it. This book offers the steamy romance their fans have come to expect, but it misses the mark on setting realism and pacing. Elsie and Ginny life long friendship was cute and seeing them end up together was the happily ever after we wanted... but the honeymoon setting escalates too quickly -- from platonic to passionate in 60 seconds. While Wilsner’s characters have their usual charm, the Caribbean setting feels oddly conceived. I happened to be reading this during a vacation to the Caribbean, and very little about the world-building made sense in this novel.

The rushed physical progression from platonic best friends to explicit intimacy also feels a bit forced, even within a romance context. Compared to Mistakes Were Made, which addressed the balance between passion and mistakes head on, this novel leans a bit too heavily on the steam factor without the nuance Wilsner’s earlier work delivered. It also feels very unreal.

It’s still an enjoyable read for fans of their writing style, but it’s not quite the knockout many hoped for.

Three stars for a solid erotica book.. not so much for the romance.

My Best Friend’s Honeymoon is the first book I’ve read by Meryl Wilsner and I thoroughly enjoyed both of the main characters and the unusual storyline about a best friend going on a honeymoon versus a spouse. I also appreciated the growth of both Elsie and Ginny as individuals before they truly committed them selves as more than friends. The descriptive writing about Santa Lupita was also wonderful along with the spicy honeymoon scenes. 4 stars

I received an ARC from Macmillan/St. Martin’s Griffin and NetGalley in exchange for an honest

i really like this one, i just feel the pacing could be better. both the couple agreeing to date and the ending come super out of nowhere, and i feel like this needed more time to breathe. but the smut scenes… thank u meryl wilsner for keeping the lesbians fed

I have a few story-setting critiques that I already sent separately, but overall wilsner always writes a captivating queer book that I voraciously read every time. While this is not my favorite of theirs (that title still goes to cleat cute), it’s a cute story and readers will appreciate it!

My Best Friend's Honeymoon by Meryl Wilsner is a vibrant, romance-filled journey of self-discovery and friendship that blossoms into something much deeper. Known for their engaging storytelling, Wilsner delivers another heartfelt narrative that explores the tension between love and friendship, blurring the boundaries in the best possible way.

The story centers on Hannah and Libby, best friends who unexpectedly embark on what was supposed to be Libby’s honeymoon—without the groom. Wilsner deftly captures their chemistry, portraying a slow-burn romance that feels both genuine and grounded. With charming banter, tender moments, and emotional complexity, the novel provides a satisfying mix of humor and heartfelt revelations.

Beyond the romance, My Best Friend's Honeymoon also shines in its portrayal of personal growth, as both characters confront their insecurities and desires. It's an inviting read for fans of friends-to-lovers stories, offering a fresh perspective on love, friendship, and the courage to follow your heart. Wilsner's latest novel is a delightful, escapist romance with surprising depth—perfect for anyone craving a feel-good love story that resonates.

Thank you for this ARC. I throughly enjoyed this novel.

Whatever this author writes I will read because their books are so bingeable. I read this book in one sitting. It's the perfect vacation rendezvous if you will.

MORE QUEER BOOKS IN 2024!!!! What I love about this author is the representation that is etched into every page of this book. Could not recommend more. Especially for my enby friends.

I got the chance to read this book as an early release through NetGalley. Thank you to the author and publisher!

I LOVED this book. My favourite romance novels are ones where the romance is part of the story, but not the entire thing. This novel nailed it with character development highlighted by a romantic relationship.

The representation in this book was incredible. The characters were so authentic and nothing felt forced or contrived.

The dialogue was very well written, I really fell in love with these characters and understood how they were feeling at all times. I think it’s important to remember both of these characters are young and still figuring out who they are and what they want. While some other reviews didn’t love Elsie, I found her to be a very believable character and I was rooting for her and Ginny the whole time. I loved both of their stories and the direction this book took them both in.

The spice was so good. Well-written, enjoyable and the perfect amount.

The only bad thing I have to say about this book is that it wasn’t long enough. I can’t wait to check out more from the author, and I will definitely be purchasing a physical copy for my bookshelf!

My Best Friend’s Honeymoon is such a cute lifelong best friends-to-lovers story about Elsie, who broke off her engagement after finding out her fiancé planned their entire wedding/honeymoon to take place within a week without consulting her, and her best friend Ginny, who has been in love with Elsie for almost as long as they have known her. When Elsie realizes that she has let herself complacent in a life that she never actually wanted she’s left with a nonrefundable honeymoon and no spouse to go with, so she takes Ginny. They know Elsie well enough to realize that she’s a chronic people pleaser and needs to learn how to speak up for herself and what she wants. So for the week of the honeymoon they tell Elsie she can have whatever she wants, whenever she wants, as long as she asks for it. I’m sure we can all guess where that eventually leads *wink wink*

This story was so cute, but I was so frustrated by the conflict between Elsie and Ginny. Elsie had a right to be a little angry at Ginny for “lying” but to act like she couldn’t trust her again?? And then to act like Ginny had never had a personality past their relationship/crush on Elsie??? I feel like it was taken WAY too far, although Ginny did need to have a little bit of her codependency called out. Ginny had so much growth, but I feel like Elsie didn’t have as much. I wanted her to stand up for herself, yes, but not at the expense of Ginny. I think I needed more groveling. She acknowledged that she had blown it a little out of proportion but didn’t really say anything to Ginny about it and that rubbed me the wrong way. I understand these characters are in their early 20’s but it was a little too immature for me.

A cute steamy f/nb story with excellent queer side characters, I think this is great if someone is looking for a quick entertaining story! The miscommunication/3rd act breakup wasn’t my cup of tea, but I’m sure it would work perfect for someone else. This was right between 3 and 4 stars for me, not quite 3, but I was annoyed enough about the conflict stuff that I struggle to give it 4 stars. 3.5 stars is probably the most accurate rating for it.

I plan to post my instagram review for this closer to the publishing date in April.

The problem with Meryl Wilsner’s work is I can’t put their books down but I also don’t want them to end. I loved this one. Sweet and spicy and so wonderful. Loved it!

Meryl Wilsner has become an automatic must read for me. I love how she builds relationships and queer community in her novels! My Best Friend's Honeymoon was such a fun version of the friends-to-lovers trope.
The book opens with Ginny learning that their engaged best friend Elsie, is headed down the aisle next week... only Elsie has no idea that her fiance has gone ahead and planned the wedding -- oh and Ginny is in love with Elsie, and again, Elsie has no idea. The one thing it turns out Elsie does know, is that she is not ready to get married to her fiance -- not next week, and actually, not ever. He's not a bad guy -- just not the guy for Elsie -- and he generously encourages Elsie to go through with the honeymoon, and take Ginny as her plus one. Ginny, wanting to encourage Elsie's new era of making decisions for herself, creates a rule for the honeymoon getaway: they will do anything Elsie wants to do... she just has to ask. And if it's something that might ruin their friendship? You can imagine...
This book is a fun tropical vacation, and I enjoyed both Elsie and Ginny finding their ways into adulthood -- not just relationship-wise, but also with family, friends, and careers. Thanks NetGalley!

2.5 rounded up to 3 ⭐️

The concept of this book had a lot of potential to be a really fun read, but I think the execution was just off. There’s not really any build up in my opinion and the middle of the book was just a lot of spice with no substance all leading to a third act conflict that was a small issue blown way out of proportion.

All of that being said, I did enjoy the character development towards the end, but it was way too brief.

3/5 stars for me. I love Meryl Wilsner (Cleat Cute and Mistakes Were Made are a couple of my favorite wlw romance novels) but this one missed the mark a bit for me! I didn’t feel connected to the characters and felt like their connection felt a little underdeveloped. Maybe more flashbacks from the past could have helped build their love story up a bit? The steam was on point, nice and spicy. The ending felt rushed. I normally devour Meryl’s books but this one I just wasn’t super eager to binge! Still worth the read if you like friends to lovers trope and steamy queer romances, but honestly not my favorite book of theirs.

I was actually so so surprised by this book! This was my first queer/ Female, Female book and I was NOT disappointed! I loved how we get the best friends to lover trope in this one! Elsie and Ginny were so inspiring and their relationship grew and evolved so organically and beautifully! I also happen to love the classic honeymoon trope, it is just soooo hot and captivating! Plus, this by no means is a slow burn which I appreciate because half of the time I just want the characters to get after it, if you know what I mean! My only critique is the whole Elsie drama in the middle of the book, I honestly thought it was unnecessary and made me very much annoyed with her. With they being said, I did love how Ginny handled the entire situation and didn't let things escalate too far. Overall, I feel very lucky that I stumbled across this book and I am so happy with the outcome at the end. It is such a sweet and inspiring story and I think that everyone should give it a try! Also after reading this, I am feeling inspired to read some more f/f romances and more importantly more books by Meryl!

Thank you to NetGalley for having this book available to read!

Ya so this one wasn’t for me.. I’m sorry but there was no buildup from any of the characters at all.. barley when a storyline.. these 2 just went at it with eachother (sex) in every chapter.. I feel that’s all I read about and it got boring real fast..

Meryl Wilsner is an automatic buy for me, so I was thrilled to be able to read this book in advance! As is always the case with this author, the characters are well-developed and the chemistry is off the charts. I loved being whisked away to a tropical location with Elsie and Ginny to watch their relationship take on a new dynamic. Because we spend so much time with them on the island, we really get the chance to know them and see how much they care for each other. Another great Meryl Wilsner book to add to the collection!

ohhhhhh my god
im on my computer and can't add emojis but i am SO SO sad this is over
i honestly might instantly reread because it was INCREDIBLE
representation, romance, imagery, cute ASF and overall my new fave queer romance maybe just maybe?? UGH take me back to two days ago when i read the words, "what if what i want ruins our friendship" and I SCREAMED AND GIGGLED AND KICKED MY FEET AHHHHHHHHH