*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*

The latest installment of the wildly popular Spoiler Alert series, SHIP WRECKED lived up to every expectation I could have dreamed of. The main characters, Peter and Maria, are one night stand partners to coworkers to friends to lovers and it all felt so realistic (which as we all know is a difficult feat to pull off in a romance book). Their chemistry was sparkling, the pining was delectable, and the scenes were quite spicy.

But not only is SHIP WRECKED a great romance book, but it’s an incredibly well written romance book. Olivia Dade’s previous books were very character driven, and this story was no exception. Peter and Maria were wonderful, relatable, and most importantly, flawed. They each had backstories that powered their motives throughout the entire book– and in the end, they each had to work through their own insecurities before able to fully commit to one another.

Besides the classic grumpy/sunshine character pairing to enjoy, there’s the fact both characters are fat (!!!) that adds a whole other layer of things to appreciate. And their size is not a fact that’s briefly mentioned or just featured on the cover– there are fights about their size with the main production duo, so much body positivity, and lots of mentions of dimpled thighs.

This is definitely Dade’s strongest work to date, and I’m so excited to see what follows!!