We Ship It by Lauren Kay is a fun and heartfelt young adult romance. Olivia, the main character, has her life meticulously planned out. Enter a summer cruise, the last thing she ever wanted, and a cute British boy named Aiden. This unexpected adventure throws Olivia's plans off course, but in the best way possible. We Ship It combines the thrill of a meet-cute with the awkwardness of first love. The story also tackles themes of grief and self-discovery. If you're looking for a romantic comedy with a dash of coming-of-age feels, then We Ship It is a great choice.

This is such a fun summer romcom. I loved the setting and plot of this book. Definitely recommend picking it up.

Overall, it is a cute summer book. a lot of it doesn't really make sense. A theater kid afraid of looking uncool in front of others is just not fitting. The writing just seem weird and cringe at times.

Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC for an exchange for an honest review.

Wonderful book, had fun reading it.

I'm so sad that this book didn't come anywhere close to my expectations. I expected this to be a light beach read and it was truly anything but. There were so many heavy topics discussed and I'm not sure they were all done the best way possible. It was just not an enjoyable experience for me.

nothing i love more than a vacation romance and this was so fun! exactly what i love and need in a cutie little rom com. the ship vibes were so great and i can’t wait to reread this in the summer time!

This story was fun to read but I have a few issues with the mc being pressured to drink. Overall this was not really the story I was expecting

This was requested when I first found out about NetGalley and I had requested so many ARCs that I could not get to all of them before they were archived. I really wanted to get to this one, as it seemed interesting. If I can find this somewhere for a reasonable price, I will try to get it! I am giving this book three stars, as I don't want to give it a good or bad rating, since I did not get to it.

first off this cover is perfect and instantly made me want to pick this one up ASAP. This book was cute and enjoyable if a little simple and surface level. The character growth with Bolivia was amazing and probably my favorite part of the overall story.

I like it when a book billed as romance surprises me by being something a little different, and this one definitely succeeded in that. I was never quite sure where it was going, and I was delighted to find out where the main character ended up, which I hadn't anticipated at all despite the many hints dropped. I did see where things were going with the reveal about the character's brother, probably earlier than most would have caught on because of its links to my own life, and I greatly, GREATLY appreciated the author's treatment of the condition discussed. She did a wonderful job of capturing the shame, denial, uncertainty, and betrayal that can be wrapped up in that condition, and she portrayed the reality of it -- for those directly involved and the way others perceive it -- in a very true-to-life way that was painful in its accuracy. Finally, she did an excellent job of portraying the twists of grief and how it affects us, and I was grateful for the way she allowed the protagonist to gradually stop hiding in her "future" and start to explore and experiment and discover who she is and how she fits into her life and into real life in general.

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This book was written so well. I love how Olivia handles the death of her brother including finding out the secret information so well. She is such a relatable character. I liked the setting of the cruise ship which you don’t see often.

The plot was well-developed and cute, perfect for a YA book! There were a few places I felt it was just too rushed but overall it was a fun read and I loved the personalities of each character.

The standout in this novel was the setting - what a fun way to make this story unique! This was a really cute read, but it took me longer than normal to get into it It wasn't immediately compelling, but picked up swiftly about a third of the way through. I'd recommend it for a high school audience.

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Thank you to NetGalley for providing me an e-galley of this book.

Olivia should be working on her presentation, not going on a cruise with her family. But alas, she has no choice. She packs up her work, makes a research schedule for each day of the trip, and tries to avoid all fun at all costs. Except there is just a small problem: Jules, a friend from the past and fellow cruise goer, wants Olivia to join in cruise hookup culture. Olivia should be able to avoid it because of her jam packed research schedule, but then she meets Sebastian, and maybe, just maybe, Olivia falls for Seb a little more than she should.

Amidst the fun times these characters, as well as the rest of the "crew" have on the ship, Olivia's family is also dealing with the death of Olivia's older brother, Logan. Logan died of a heart attack at 17, and Olivia's research is dedicated to finding out a way to prevent youth heart attacks. But when Jules let's a secret about her brother slip, Olivia's thoughts about her family and brother become confused and she is forced to approach her family for answers.

This book urges the notion of talking about difficult situations/subjects and how important it is for closure/dealing with grief.

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins Children's Books, HarperTeen for the eARC! I absolutely loved this book!

It took me a while to get through this novel and it wasn’t even a long read. I think, to start, this novel would have done well if it just focused on the grief as the biggest issue. i think that lauren does well in regards to interiority but i think where this story lacked was that most of the characters felt two dimensional. her parents — who were essentially where she should have gone for all of her troubles — felt VERY two dimensional. it was insane to me that they felt that way since that’s where the point of conflict was. i think Jules was a good character who didn’t have a lot of substance but was fun. also, the romance was kind of annoying to me. i think there was good drama around it but i think it, inevitably, fell apart way too fast. it was an awakes book that ended so abruptly and everything was just resolved too quick. the novel revolves around Logan and the resolution in his regard just wasn’t my cup of tea at all. i wanted more there, more conversation and everything with it. also - for her to have been worried about the research and all that, she left Shruti high & dry and flubbed the conference anyway, all to have plot armor of getting an internship.

but it was a short & compact read that anyone can get through

"We Ship It" by Lauren Kay is a fun and relatable exploration of fandom, friendship, and the excitement of shipping fictional characters in the world of pop culture. This novel offers a lighthearted and charming look at the dynamics of fan communities and the joys of connecting with like-minded enthusiasts.

Kay's writing style is engaging and filled with pop culture references, immersing readers in the world of conventions, fanfiction, and the ups and downs of being a passionate fan. The relationships between the characters are authentic, and their journey toward self-discovery and connection creates a dynamic that is both heartwarming and entertaining.

At the heart of the narrative is an exploration of fandom culture, the friendships formed through shared passions, and the complexities of navigating relationships in the digital age. The author skillfully weaves together elements of romance and friendship, creating a narrative that resonates with readers who have experienced the thrill of being part of a fan community.

"We Ship It" successfully balances humor with moments of genuine emotion, resulting in a narrative that is both amusing and emotionally resonant. The themes of identity, belonging, and the power of shared interests add depth to the story.

In conclusion, "We Ship It" is a delightful and entertaining read that celebrates the world of fandom and the connections that can be formed through shared passions. If you're looking for a book that offers a fun and relatable journey through fan culture and relationships, this novel provides an enjoyable and heartwarming narrative that will leave you with a smile on your face.

Super cute YA romance, I think this one will be popular amongst my high school students :) The setting is such a fun and unique way to tell the story!

Olivia Schwartz doesn't want to go vacation. She is serious about her studies and getting into a good internship program, but her family has plans for a big trip for a family cruise. This is a cute story of teen romance aboard a 10day cruise to the Caribbean. This book takes you on her travels with the friends she makes and her family while on board the ship and at the ports of call.
I appreciated that this book also had a plot of family and how they can evolve through some heavy issues. It had a good mix of fun and light moments interspersed with some emotional times when needed. Overall, I think it is a great YA book for any teen to read, and I even enjoyed it as a fortysomething!

3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

Overall this book was a fun YA . It was a little slow at times, but I enjoyed the ending. The main character Olivia breaks through some barriers with her family and putting her guard down. She’s going into her senior year and she has a plan. She wants a perfect SAT score, so she can make it to an Ivy League college, so she can study to become a doctor. When her parents tell her they are going on a cruise she becomes anxious. She is supposed to get together a presentation and now is supposed to have fun. Fun? What is that? Ever since her brother Logan died a few years before she decided her main goal was to become a doctor. It doesn’t leave much time for fun.
On the cruise she begins to let her guard down. One of her old friends is on the cruise and she encourages her to flirt with a handsome guy named Sebastian, stay out late, and drink. When some truths become uncovered she had to deal with complicated feelings.