This book was at first I thought I wouldn't like it that much it was giving me a knock of of the bachelor but boy did it turn it self around. this book had me hooked i just wanted to read this book. This book turn the oh lets find love on tv on it head and i love it. if you like drama and hate to love rom coms this book is for you

As a fan of reality tv shows, and drama that isn’t my own, that made this book was a win for me, A enemies to lovers rom-com that will definitely be a re-read for me!

This book was one I ultimately found myself struggling with. Sophie Gonzales captures such a wonderful essence in her stories that follows such interesting and dimensional characters. However, I found the characters the weakest part of this story.

All the main characters, quite frankly, were annoying. And very surface level, we never really got to know much about any of the characters but we got to know wayyy too much about Jordy (I really wish we knew less about him). As a character person, this really detracted from my main enjoyment level.

I really really enjoyed the premise and love some of the scenes during the show. Particularly the rock-climbing scene!

I just think the book was missing something and honestly... I'm not quite sure what,

I think if the book focused more on Skye and Maya's platonic relationship first it would have further supported and strengthened their romantic one.

I did have fun with this book which is the reason I didn't DNF but there was so so much more that could have been done.

I still love Sophie and her books and will continue to see what she puts out. This one was just a miss for me unfortunately!

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy.

I really wanted to like this book, but sadly, it didn't work for me at all. Maybe because I'm not a fan of reality tv, but more so I think that this just seemed utterly preposterous - mostly because of the ages of the characters. They were barely 20, if that - and they were trying to have a second hand romance with someone they (mostly briefly dated) in their teens. It just gave me an icky feeling, to be honest. Some held grudges for years, which isn't healthy at all. The male main character, Jordy, was the absolute WORST.

I thought it was a fun twist to have Maya and Skye falling for each other, but I didn't get any realistic chemistry from them. I liked the bi representation, but it almost felt forced to me.

Maybe I'm just too old for books like this? Or too jaded? I don't know. But there are bunches of 4 and 5 star reviews, so if this sounds like a book you'd like, definitely check it out.

This was cute, and I enjoyed reading it, If you're looking for a cute contemporary romance check this out.

**I got this book from Netgalley for my honest review, though I did get it in ebook form and I ended up listening to the audiobook**

So, to start this review, I want to say that I didn't realize this book was a young adult book until AFTER I finished it. I feel that maybe going into it knowing it was YA, I would have had a bit of a different opinion, though I doubt it would have changed my rating very much. And despite this being listed as a young adult, the characters are graduated from high school and about to enter college age. Though, this book is very mild of the sexual content and definitely reads like a YA, thinking back.

One issue that I had is that, despite the characters being VERY different and the character names being listed at the beginning of each chapter to show who's POV we were reading from, I found myself being confused on who is who. I couldn't remember which character had which issue with the guy. I just could NOT remember who was who. Which could have entirely been on me, not the book itself so I didn't really take that into too much account when coming up with my rating.

Though I will say, I REALLY didn't like Maya (I think). She was so set on revenge that she was willing to sacrifice herself for it and that just didn't sit right with me. Now, she is fresh out of high school, so I'm sure that it works for what a young adult WOULD do. But it just bothered me so much that I found myself not enjoying the romance between her and Skye. Skye deserved better, imo.

This just wasn't my favorite. I would be willing to try another book from this author, but this one just didn't sit well with me. I would probably recommend this for a younger audience, though. Maybe late high school, fresh out of which is the same as the characters of the book. I just feel that it may hit better with the target audience than did with me.

I received a reviewer copy of Never Ever Getting Back Together by Sophie Gonzales from the publisher St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books, from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

What It’s About: Maya's heart was broken years ago by the Jordy, a manipulative liar who everyone loves. So when Jordy is the star of the reality dating show Second-Chance Romance, where he gets to find the girl who got away. Maya sees this as the opportunity to unveil him for the monster he has always been. Unfortunately for her, Skye Kaplan, the girl who he cheated on her with is also competing and they are sharing the same room. As the competition goes on Skye and Maya find themselves being drawn together.

What I Loved: Oh gosh, I thought this one was so fun! Imagine this as a book set on a bachelor-like television show where all the contestants are the lead's exes. This book has the fun and the behind scenes view of the reality TV show world. A terrifically horrible villain we love to hate. A nail biter of how he reality TV show will shake out. And just the sappic romance to touch your heart and cheer for! There is drama and revenge and fun. This book was so much fun to listen to!

What I didn’t like so much: I kind of wish it was written more in the adult space, cause the teen space felt a bit unbelievable for me, I like know it was and it didn't change my reading experience. But the story kind of made more sense to me as a 21+ story.

Who Should Read It: People who love reality TV and the Bachelor. People who love stories about behind the scenes. People who love a good girls get revenge on the 'f-boy' trope.

Summary: Two girls are competing for their ex's heart, but maybe they are meant to be together.

A cute, sapphic, reality TV romcom. There was no real conflict, as everything felt very one-dimensional and "not too deep", but it was cute nonetheless. For any fans of reality TV shows who think the contestants should just kiss each other (I'm with you).

As someone who LOVES watching The Bachelor, I really enjoyed this book. The idea of a man re-dating all his ex-girlfriends for a second-chance romance? BRILLIANT!!

I loved Maya and Skye and love them together. Jordy can burn.

I have loved every book I have read by Sophie Gonzales, and this one did not disappoint. I devoured the book and could not wait to continue it. I have recommended it to everyone.

Rating : 3,5 out of 5
Blurbs : It’s been two years since Maya's ex-boyfriend cheated on her, and she still can’t escape him: his sister married the crown prince of a minor European country and he captured hearts as her charming younger brother. If the world only knew the real Jordy, the manipulative liar who broke Maya’s heart.

Skye Kaplan was always cautious with her heart until Jordy said all the right things and earned her trust. Now his face is all over the media and Skye is still wondering why he stopped calling.

When Maya and Skye are invited to star on the reality dating show Second-Chance Romance, they’re whisked away to a beautiful mansion—along with four more of Jordy’s exes— to compete for his affections while the whole world watches. Skye wonders if she and Jordy can recapture the spark she knows they had, but Maya has other plans: exposing Jordy and getting revenge. As they navigate the competition, Skye and Maya discover that their real happily ever after is nothing they could have scripted.

Thoughts : If you like TV show, you'll like this book. Shortly it's about two girls falling in love with each other while they should chase the dude. I enjoy this book just fine. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

Never Ever Getting Back Together is a fun, light, easy read that will entertain you with cut throat and hilarious reality show drama. I loved the revenge plotline and Jordy is definitely a villian-ugh! . I loved the jokes, cattiness, romance and the friendships. This book was just what I needed to relax and unwind.

This book was everything!
Reality TV, T Swift references. Taking down cheaters. Unexpected romance. Love triangles.
It had everything. It was fun and light hearted and incredibly entertaining. I can’t wait to read more from the author!

i wanted to read this book cause of the title reminding me of taylor swift and it did not disappoint!! the story was super entertaining and kept me wanting to read more and the characters made it so much better as well!

This book made my little bisexual heart so happy. A reality show on love where all the contestants are exes of the bachelor? All the drama and I was here for it. It was such a fun read but also a really lovely love story. Highly recommend 5 stars

alexa, play “we are never getting back together” by taylor swift.


this was so hilarious. how to do girls end up on a bachelor-esque show
1) do not end up with the bachelor
2) end up with each other

the premise of this book was interesting, and i get where the author was coming from, but the characters were so… bland ? none of them had much of a personality except not liking the main dude, which, relatable, is not enough to win me over.

the lack of personality affected the writing itself, in my opinion. it wasn’t descriptive enough, it wasn’t plain enough, it was just middle ground. the overall writing was almost as if two authors were battling out how to write things. it did not mesh enough for me to enjoy it enough.
i am not at all saying this was a bad book. in itself, the book was okay and the concept was good, i just left that it was a bad execution.

Witty banter, everything you love about rom-coms, & a title that will have you singing Taylor Swift all day long. A winning combo! Would absolutely read more from this author!

What is with this trope of pinning women against one another? Especially young women, who really need to be built up by other’s instead of tearing them down because of a man - and ESPECIALLY without the full story? I will say it clearly comes together in the end but I still didn’t love the way the women were portrayed in this book.

This is also the reason why I don’t really love YA, it’s so wildly dramatic and over the top. I understand that when you’re a young adult you do feel these things deeply and feel like it’s the end of the world, but personally for me, it’s too much and I can’t keep my eyes from rolling into the back of my head.

I flew through this audio at 3x, so clearly I wasn’t fully listening or paying attention and it felt like I still grasped the whole story. Sure, the end was cute and sweet but this book really missed the mark for me. Maybe this is my sign I need to start reading the synopsis of books before I read them.

While YA, this book does have the upper YA ages to almost NA ages. Despite 18-20ish year olds it just read a little younger for me. The beginning was hard to get into, and even though it got better that just didn’t set me on the right path.

I think the premise of the whole book was very good, maybe if the characters were all a little older? I hate saying those types of things for a YA read. But I really enjoy YA books so for them to be a little older on the YA spectrum and seeming younger threw me off.

I enjoyed how the love story played out and I did enjoy both female MC’s slowly coming together!

Never Ever Getting Back Together was a laugh out loud revenge novel complete with a Sapphic romance that is sure to warm anyone's heart. It's a fun, easy read fit for those who relish in the Bachelor universe and love a Hating to Dating story.
I admit there were points that were overly cringey. To the point where I had to stop reading a close my eyes for a couple seconds to get over the second hand embarrassment. But, the overall premise of the book, the character growth, and lets face it, the fact that the title is a Taylor Swift lyric, makes up for the cringe in my book. The drama of being on television and the fact that Jordy, the show's "Bachelor", was such an absolute jerk made the book a really quick read. Because, well, I really wanted Jordy to be just a bit (or a lot) injured.
Over all this is a great YA rom com of witty banter and (mostly) loveable characters (even if sometimes you'll want to shake some sense into them).