The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren
on July 14, 2026
Genres: Fiction / Humorous / General, Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy, Fiction / Women
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
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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.
I know this book did not get the best reviews and I think it is because it is unlike ANYTHING they have ever written before because OMG! I loved this so much! I loved this so much, I could cry just thinking about it. This is how you write a marriage in trouble book. THIS is how the “amnesia” trope should be done! There is really no other book like this one, it’s incredibly unique and that’s one of the reasons for my 5 star rating. Even though there is so much going on–on top of the romance there are hints of mystery, comedy and maybe even a little thriller depending on how you look at it–it flowed and meshed so well. Each of the characters’ inner dialogues were beautifully written. I loved the way Emery and Luca would speak of each other, like I could really feel the undying love they shared for each other, even when things were rough. this couple honestly changed my perspective on love and relationships in some ways. I’m really and truly so obsessed with the two of them, both separately and together.
Five large stars for this novel. The pacing was perfect, I didn’t feel that anything was dragged out or cut short and the ending chapters played out like a literal movie in my mind. I loved the little punch of action and thrill that was added towards the end. My one and only warning is to not go into this book expecting it to feel like a summer romance, because it’s really not summer-coded at all in my opinion despite it being advertised as such.
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