Book Review: The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren

Publisher: Simon and Schuster Canada, July 14, 2026

Format: ebook

Pages: 352

Rating: 4/5 stars

Summary (From Goodreads):

An unforgettable novel in which one fateful accident erases a troubled marriage from memory—and love gets one extraordinary do-over.

Three years ago, Emery Finch did something completely out of character: She got married. To Luca—the impossibly charming landscaper she met on one blistering night in Vegas who made her laugh, made her dance, made her feel.

But now, Emery is consumed by her top-secret job, missing dinners, forgetting anniversaries, and promising herself Luca will understand once her cutting-edge research comes to light. Until the unthinkable happens: A tragic accident takes Luca from her.

Desperate not to lose him, Emery breaks every rule to bring him back. And Luca would probably thank her for it, if only he could remember her. Their first kiss, their Sunny Sundays at the beach, the life they built together…all of it is gone.

It may be a miracle of science, but for Emery it’s her one shot at a second chance. And this time, she won’t waste it—because true love is always worth reviving.

My Review:

Thank you Simon and Schuster for the copy of this book.

Read if you like: second chance romance, insta-love

Emmy and Luca have had a fast romance where they met, clicked, and married a few months later. But as the years have passed, something seems off. Emmy works a lot and their marriage isn’t what Luca expected. But an opportunity arises for them to redo their relationship, and they work hard to force a new connection and rekindle their romance.

This was a fun romance with some sci-fi elements and a hint of mystery. I liked how smart Emmy was as a bad ass scientist! I also thought the mystery element kept me engaged. A little different from Christina Lauren’s other romances, but still fun!

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