Book Review: The Fiction Between Us
A huge thank you to the author for providing an advanced reader copy of The Fiction Between Us by Julie Olivia.
Do you ever read a book that makes you laugh so hard you cry and then in the next chapter you cry simply because you feel so seen? That's what The Fiction Between Us did for me.
The Fiction Between Us is the second book in the Honeywood Park Series by Julie Olivia. This one follows Landon and Quinn. Landon has returned home after two years away and Quinn is furious he's back. This book has a slow burn steamy romance, a bit of enemies to lovers, and some fake dating. It hit all the boxes for a great rom-com.
Why did it make me cry though? In this book Julie Olivia hit it out of the park with a character who struggles (and has struggled in the past) with depression. Quinn had to drop out of college years ago because she stopped going to classes. She doesn't want to stop being Queen Bee at Honeywood Theme Park because who's going to hire an almost 30 year old with no degree?
The Fiction Between Us was relatable as someone who's struggled with anxiety and depression. I adored Landon because he's just the sweetest and all the food he was making SOUNDED SO GOOD.
I would recommend it to anyone who loves:
-Steamy romance
-frenemies to lovers
-fake dating
-brother’s best friend
-fun banter
-great friend groups
-them parks
I can't wait for the rest of the books in this series!! And, if you haven’t yet, read All Downhill With You first!
About The Fiction Between Us
Some fairytales may be real, but ours is strictly fiction.
I’ve been Queen Bee at our theme park for ten glorious, uncomplicated years. I’m far better at creating fictional magic than real life miracles. So when Landon Arden, my best friend’s twin brother and my old high school bully, starts to work at Honeywood, I’m wishing for some gift from above to fix this mess.
Cue a worse situation.
After Landon falls on stage during one of our shows, the guests mistake him for a character in the park: Ranger Randy.
The problem isn’t when our manager asks him to perform as the bearded, tight tush, short shorts-wearing hero. No, my fairytale comes crashing down when we’re told that Queen Bee and Ranger Randy must appear as a couple.
Fine. Whatever. Ten years ago, my teenage crush for Landon may have been real, but I can fake a happy ending with Ranger Randy. I can sign autographs with him, have his arm around my waist, hold his hand, and… kiss him on stage?
I tell myself it’s all for show. We’re just characters in a theme park. And I won’t fall for true love’s kiss, even if I do want to try it one more time…
The Fiction Between Us is a stand-alone romantic comedy. This tale features fake dating (with a twist!), a grumpy/sunshine duo with a happy-go-lucky hero, lots of laugh-out-loud theme park shenanigans, and sizzling spice!
Will you be reading The Fiction Between Us or any of Julie’s other books?
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