The Hookup Plan is a fun, fast, but ultimately somewhat forgettable read. Though it's third in a series, it absolutely stands on its own, as is typical for romance series.

On the plus side - it's a quick, comfort-y kind of read, hitting all the narrative beats I wanted from it. London is a great protagonist, smart and quippy, and she works well with the love interest, Drew. But their problems and obstacles seem relatively...surmountable? Drew's personal baggage, in particular, feels kind of lowkey (he's surprisingly well-adjusted, all things considered), and the two or three possible obstacles that might have stood in the way of a relationship all fizzled out. The rivalry that seems like the book's premise is one-sided and doesn't last very long (describing this as an enemies-to-lovers romance seems a bit of a stretch!), while the professional conflict of interest I expected to show up never really did. I don't totally mind a low-conflict romance, but it feels like these obstacles were meant to be bigger deals than they actually felt to me.

One little note on this book that I think worth mentioning - there is a LOT of shame-y language around food. London is pre-disposed to hypertension, and both she and the people in her life spend a substantial amount of the book talking about her dietary habits and changes using language like "I deserve this" and other virtue/shame-based phrases. It isn't a story about disordered eating, but this kind of language is prevalent, so just be aware.

All of that being said - it's a pretty fun read. I read it quickly and enjoyed my time with it, and while I might not count it on lists of lifelong favorites, I certainly found it a cute, romantic bit of escapism for a couple of days. If you enjoyed the first two in the series, you'll certainly like this one as well!

CW: Death of a parent (cancer), mention of domestic abuse, narcissist parent, hospital setting & medical procedures, diet culture.

I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.