The Honeymoon Crashers: An Audio Original
(Libby/OverDrive eAudiobook)

Still shaking off her own unforgettable wedding and divorce, Ami Torres is determined to pull out all the stops for her twin sister Olive's wedding, which will be a full Torres family shindig. To stop Olive and her fiancé Ethan from quietly eloping in (pre-wildfire) Maui, Ami brings the party to the island. When Olive reconsiders the elopement plan, Ami sets to planning the perfect wedding in two weeks. Enter Brody, Ethan's prankster best friend who matches Ami's wedding plan passion, albeit with an eclectic approach. Hearts race as they get more than they bargain for with each other and plan a truly unforgettable wedding. In this star-studded audio original, a full ensemble cast of narrators including Harry Shum Jr., Jessica Marie Garcia, and returning The Unhoneymooners narrators Cynthia Farrell and Deacon Lee deliver high-energy and memorable performances. Readers will be fully immersed in the schemes and romance of this lively and joyful romp. Copyright 2023 Booklist Reviews.

Lauren's sequel to Unhoneymooners, an audio original production narrated by Jessica Marie Garcia, Harry Shum Jr., and a full cast, returns listeners to Hawai'i. Four years after her disastrous wedding and very short marriage, Ami is determined to disprove the Torres family wedding curse by surprising Olive and Ethan on their island elopement. She arranges for family to join the couple's getaway and—over a handful of days—to make her sister's dream wedding a reality. Ami is displeased with the couple's insistence that she plan the event with the best man's assistance. Residing on the island, easy-going and fun-loving Brody seems to know everyone—at least well enough to get discounts and favors from various vendors. When their attraction becomes undeniable, Ami realizes that she might find love in paradise too. Ambient sounds, including island music, distant crashing waves, and chattering people, immerse listeners in the lively scenes. This atmospheric soundscape combines with the narrators' delightful performances, creating an enchanting radio-play vibe. VERDICT A thoroughly entertaining listen. Those who enjoyed Olive and Ethan's love story in the previous novel will fall in love with Ami and Brody's too.—Amanda L. S. Murphy