The French Honeymoon by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau on April 15, 2025
Genres: Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense
Pages: 288
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I was so excited for this book—the cover immediately drew me in, and I thought it would have a similar feel to The Paris Apartment. I was expecting an atmospheric, twisty mystery, but this ended up being more of a slow-burn version of that.
The premise had a lot of potential, but the execution fell flat. Not much really happened, and the plot felt aimless at times. I could see where things were heading pretty early on, which took away some of the suspense. I kept waiting for a big twist or shocking reveal, but when it finally came, it didn’t feel all that surprising. Something just felt missing.
That being said, the book was a quick read, and I kept turning the pages hoping for something more. What I did enjoy was the dynamic between the stepsisters—their tension and back-and-forth made for some entertaining moments. I was curious about each character’s true motives, but overall, the story wasn’t as gripping as I’d hoped.
This leaned more towards a slow-burn mystery, while I was in the mood for a fast-paced, twisty thriller. However, the setting was vividly described and almost felt like a character itself, which added to the atmosphere.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review!