This was my first 5 star read of the year, and rightly so. I am genuinely so in love with this book. I loved the mix of action, adventure and romance, especially because I wouldn't usually read an action or adventure book, so it was great to get a glimpse of it. Something about the love between Lily and Leo was so pure and beautiful, I loved it, they were teens and had nothing to lose, and were just so magically in love with each other. As with any CL book, theres a twist, but this book was jam-packed with twists, not just in the romance. I was genuinely shocked, angry and confused at so many of them! And I really felt that reading this book was an experience in itself because of this, I felt so much excitement, I also loved the various friendships in this book, despite how some were screwed over, some were very wholesome. I really did enjoy this book, I thought the setting was insane, and again something I wouldn't usually read, so I really applaud CL for opening their readers to something entirely new and different from the typical romance, whilst also retaining so many romantic elements. And of course, I absolutely loved Leo, he was a complete sweetheart. Undeniably a 5 star from me!

This book surprised me as I haven't read much Christina Lauren, this was such a heartwarming romance especially the fact they were both fighting feelings regardless of the attraction being mutual. This is a fast-paced advenure with elements of Indiana Jones. While some of the story seems a little far-fetched in places I couldn't put it down. I love the will they/won't they and crossing my fingers for a happy ending.
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I had such high hopes for this book but it just fell short. It took me a while to get into it and therefore took me a little longer to read than it probably would have done. That being said, the story and character were really good and was different to what I've read before.

"Missing you was physically debilitating"

THIS BOOK WAS WILD🤪
Basically ten years ago Lily's lover Leo left and they didn't talk again👻, but his friends booked a trip that Lily is guiding🐎.

"If it's easy, than it isn't worth it"

They're supposed to spent week in the wild🏞️🏕️ and search for treasure🪙. But then everything goes to shit 💀

"Leo would love Lily Wilder forever."

There are guns🔫, treasons, murder💀, kidnapping🕴️. You don't know who to trust, they all hold each other at gun🔫/knife🔪 point. LITERALLY.

"She loved his face. She loved him. She couldn't imagine finding another face anywhere that she would love so much."

There was a lot of action🏃 in this book and because of mystery❔ element it kept me on my toes constantly and I couldn't stop reading. Romance👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 was nice, but it was more like a sub plot imo. 4/5⭐

Thank you NetGalley for providing digital advanced copy in exchange for honest review.

Oh my goodness this book! Christina Lauren can already do no wrong in my eyes, and with every new book they get more things right. Something Wilder is funny, dramatic, sexy, emotional and so, so romantic! I loved Lily and Leo, I loved how they found their way back to each other. I loved all the drama and stress and incredibly satisfying, treasure hunting goodness. It is sheer, unadulterated joy and I loved it. A lot.

Second chance romance, an adventure guide company, and a fake treasure hunt. Just up my street!

Lily's father, Duke has a reputation with a past of hidden treasures and big dreams. The love of Lily's life, Leo from ten years ago, shows up at the ranch ready for some outdoor adventures.
I didn't feel any bond between the two love interests it felt kind of forced and fake which was unusual; from a Christina Lauren novel. It reminded me of a cheesy hallmark romance movie.

I enjoyed the setting and the storyline just felt like the romance lacked.

Christina Lauren has done it yet again. I always love diving into their books because I know it will be a rollercoaster of ups and downs, twists and turns. This book definitely surprised me when it suddenly went from a second chance romance into something ... very different without spoiling anyone.

Definitely recommend this book!

3.5 stars
This is my lowest rated CLo book so far and while I enjoyed it, it didn’t give me the feelings I usually get from their books.
It’s a ‘Romancing the Stone’ esque treasure hunting adventure with a second chance romance. It was a fun read that I finished a day.

I received an advance digital copy via NetGalley but bought a physical copy myself. These opinions are my own.

okay lets be real for just a second the first 10% of this book was boring and I was so ready to DNF and I told myself no becuase lately the christina lauren books have been great. And boy am I glad I continued. the narrator was enjoyable and the story developed quite nicely. This book was city boys on a be a county boy for a week and then it just got better and better. I loved the second chance romance here and how that developed. I also really enjoyed all of her dads games and cyphers. Its a win for me

3.5/4 stars

I really enjoyed this book! It was different to what I've usually read in romance and it was so nice to read romance in a unique setting. The storyline kept me interested the whole way through and I loved the relationship between Lily and Leo and even Lily and Nicole. It had so many twists that kept me guessing and throughly engaged.

Would definitely recommend this especially if you're looking for something out of the conventional romance narrative.

This wonderful book is a second chance romance between Lily, a daughter of a treasure hunter, and Leo, a city boy who is looking for adventure. Lily runs fake treasure hunts based on her dads treasure maps when Leo unexpectedly ends up booked on one of them. But when a hilarious mishap happens on the trip they are forced to address what pushed them apart. But fear not, they also have a chance at repairing their relationship AND finding real treasure on the fake hunt.

I’ve never routed for two people to get together more than Lily and Leo, honestly this was one of those really sweet romance reads where you’re watching everything play out on an adventure gone wrong. I’ve read a couple of Christina Lauren books and their writing is always so enjoyable and fun. Definitely add this one to your TBRs if you haven’t already.

Thank you so much to Clara at Piatkus for sending me a copy in exchange for my honest review!

I'm usually a huge fan of Christina Lauren's books, I've rated every other book of theirs 5 stars, but this one just didn't do it for me. It's not a romance, for a start. It's a treasure hunt/mystery and I wasn't really in the mood for that when I picked it up because I was expecting the second-chance romance.

It's not really a big part of the story.

I'm a mood reader so that's why it fell flat for me. I also didn't really connect with the characters and I lost interest quite quickly. Although, I won't fault the writing because both Christina and Lauren are great writers, it's nothing about that at all, but the story just wasn't for me. I wouldn't discourage anyone else reading it either because many people have still enjoyed it and I'm a really picky reader.

Christina Lauren did it again. Something Wilder was a brilliant read. I really enjoyed the interactions between al the characters especially between Lily and Leo. I loved following Lily on her adventure and really loved how she grew close to Leo again. The ending was great and I will definitely be rereading Something Wilder again.

A Romance with action, adventure, twist and turns....What more could you possibly want?

The lovers to strangers to lovers trope was done so well in this book. The adventure put more focus on how much the main characters could trust each other even after spending so many years apart and I even became attached to the side characters.

This was a fun read! I loved the adventure aspect of it, it was similar to National Treasure but with more romance. You definitely have to suspend your belief with this one, but it was such a fun time! I loved the second chance romance aspect of it and also how Lily and Leo cleared the air and communicated early on in the book aka acted like adults, truly appreciated that.

Just like every other Christina Lauren book, Something Wilder was absolutely amazing! It was a cute rom com with a very surprising twist and a treasure map mystery. I normally love CLo romances because they are so cute and just the right amount of steamy, but Something Wilder had a whole other sub plot going on that just made it better. I was literally laughing out loud and the plot twists were definitely shocking, I didn't see any of them coming! Lily and Leo were so cute, their tension filled second chance romance will have you gripped.
I definitely recommend to all romance fans, and basically everyone, because it is that good!

I have to say, romance has never been my favourite genre BUT I will pick up a Christina Lauren book any chance I get. Therefore I was very excited to receive an advance copy of this. It's my 5th Christina Lauren book to date, but how different to the previous four it was.
I didn't feel there was any chemistry between Leo and Lily (especially when you compare to Olive and Ethan in The Unhoneymooners) and it wasn't as funny as previous novels, which I've come to expect from these authors, as it makes them stand out. The extra layers of adventure and mystery were therefore welcome and enough to keep me interested until the end.
This book is a must for fans of Christina Lauren but not the one to start with if you're a CL newbie.

Christina Lauren’s latest outing was the perfect tonic for the ever-mounting stress of daily life. It was unashamedly fun and unpredictable in the best way. There were so many crazy plot twists, turning the page became compulsive. I truly felt like I was on an adventure with the dynamic band of characters and I was thoroughly enjoying the ride.

Lily was a great heroine – resilient, capable and compassionate – who you couldn’t help but want to see succeed. Leo complemented her so well as he allowed her the space to show her softer side. In this way, he was also an amazing hero – attentive, dedicated and completely lovesick! The pair had electric chemistry from their very first interaction. By alternating between Lily and Leo’s viewpoints as they gradually came to accept that they had never gotten over the other kept me utterly hooked.

Adding to the fun, Lily and Leo were surrounded by endearing side characters in the form of the badass Nic and the adorable Walter. They had an interesting dynamic due to their obvious differences – Nic being more assertive and Walter more innocent. Nonetheless, they were both defined by their kindness, making them great friends to Lily and Leo.

By suspending my disbelief on occasion (some plot points came together just too perfectly), I could appreciate the novel for the entertaining and outlandish adventure that it was. Despite the many shocking twists and turns, the ending managed to wrap up the story nicely, doing justice to all of the characters’ arcs.

This truly was a wild ride, filled with unpredictable twists and romantic turns. It was exciting to watch the mystery unravel and see whether the main characters would get their second chance at love.

I loved this book! I was unsure of the westernish style at first as it wasn’t like any other book I’ve read, but it was so refreshing to read a romance based in a new setting. I had no idea where the story was going to take us, it had me gripped the whole time. I loved loved loved the strong female leads and THE DRAMA at the start of the book?! Wow what a ride! Definitely recommend and will definitely be reading more Christina Lauren after this one!

This was the first book I have read by this author, it was recommended to me by a friend and it was a bit different to other books that I usually read.
Set in the desert and canyons of Utah, it is like a Western film with a treasure hunt to find Butch Cassidy's hidden treasure, a few baddies and a bit of romance. Sounds naff doesn't it? But it is an enjoyable read and I totally recommend giving it a go because like me you will probably like it!