Terms of Un-Endearment by Brittany Larsen — Book Review

Who Are Archie & Piper?

In Terms of Un-Endearment, we meet Archie Forsythe—a privileged, laid-back guy trying to launch his own surfwear brand while squatting in his ex–stepmom’s beach house. His landlord? His ex-stepsister, Piper Quinn, an ambitious fashion intern with nowhere else to go thanks to LA’s housing crunch. Stuck together for two weeks under one roof, their mutual annoyance quickly turns into an all-out prank war—hiding towels, swapping coffee, full of snark, sparks, and unexpected vulnerability. As they butt heads, they also start to see each other in a whole new light.

Why Terms of Un-Endearment Works

1) The Banter Is On Point
Archie and Piper’s back-and-forth is sharp, funny, and feels natural. Every sarcastic jab and prank makes their chemistry build in a believable way you’ll be rooting for them long before they realize they like each other.

2) A Romance With Heart
Under all the jokes and one-liners, both characters are dealing with personal baggage and big dreams. Watching them grow, both as individuals and as a couple makes the happy ending feel earned.

3) Setting That Adds to the Story
The beach house isn’t just a backdrop it adds to the tension and the intimacy. The summer-by-the-ocean vibe makes every scene more swoony and every argument feel even more charged.

Should You Dive in?

Yes! Especially if you love enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn tension, and emotionally grounded characters who fight, fall, and find each other in between. Archie Forsythe and Piper Quinn will stay with you long after the last page.