A really fun, sweet and cute romance! I thought this was a really fun take on the reality show trope. Filled with heart and also funny! I read it SO fast, fully engaged.

This one was so fun! It was like if a reality dating show met John Tucker Must Die Loved the dual POV, the reality show plotline and behind the scenes details (since the bachelor shows are my guilty pleasure) and the girls on the show. My biggest issue with the story was the age of the characters- I just had a hard time taking a dating show seriously when they're all 18 years old, but I guess it works for a YA audience. Overall a fun, enjoyable read

This book was charming and so fun! I loved the reality show setting although I generally find a dating show setting for a teen novel a little odd. Nevertheless, I liked the romance and the characters and would recommend this novel.

Never Ever Getting Back Together by Sophie Gonzales is a perfect example of a queer romance done right. It follows many common tropes of the genre while being unique, challenging, and wonderfully charming. I'll read pretty much anything she writes in the future. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this review copy!

Never Ever Getting Back Together was such a fun and dramatic read! The reality TV setting added so much tension, and I loved seeing Maya and Skye’s relationship evolve. Their chemistry was great, and the mix of humor and emotional moments kept me engaged. Some of the drama felt a little over-the-top at times, but it definitely made for an entertaining story.

This had a cute premise but would have worked better if the characters were in their twenties rather than their teens. The main characters were indistinguishable from one another, and the chemistry was lackluster. Sadly this didn’t work well for me.

Thank you NetGalley for sending me a copy for my honest review.

This was seriously SOOO good. I usually don't like the love triangle tropes but this was done so so well!

Two girls, one ex, the ultimate revenge plan!! Give me drama, give me chaos... Sophie did just that!

Never Ever Getting Back Together - if you can’t guess I was drawn to this book based on the very Taylor-Esque name!

I really wanted to love this book with the concept but it also ended up missing the mark a bit for me! I am not big into reality TV and seeing how awful Jordy was behind the scenes to not just Maya but everyone was so icky to me and hit home as to why I don’t watch reality TV!

Maya and Skye were lovely and I loved watching their relationship blossom, however I wish we’d gotten more of this and more interactions with the other girls becoming friends and less of the show/Jordy time.

Overall enjoyable but I want more Maya and Skye!

As a fan of Bachelor-esque romance books, I loved Never Ever Getting Back Together. The peek behind the scenes of a reality show adds so much fun, and the characters aren’t perfect, which makes them feel incredibly real. It gave me The Charm Offensive vibes, with its mix of heart, humor, and a touch of drama. Overall, it was a delightful, charming read. Highly recommend!

*Never Ever Getting Back Together* by Sophie Gonzales is a fun, emotionally charged, and cleverly crafted YA novel about love, breakups, and finding out what you truly want. The story centers around Taylor, a teenager who is navigating life after an intense breakup with her high school boyfriend, Luke. The twist? Taylor and Luke are forced to confront their past when they’re both invited to participate in a competitive event where their chemistry cannot be ignored.

Gonzales excels at writing authentic, layered characters, and the tension between Taylor and Luke is electric. The book explores themes of growth and self-discovery, especially how relationships—romantic or otherwise—can shape us. Taylor’s journey of learning to let go of past hurts and reevaluating what she wants out of relationships is compelling and resonates with readers who have experienced the complexity of navigating love in their own lives.

One of the standout features of *Never Ever Getting Back Together* is its exploration of the messiness of emotions. Gonzales doesn’t shy away from showing that people can be flawed, make mistakes, and still learn from those experiences. The banter between Taylor and Luke is sharp and witty, offering a balance of humor to the more intense, emotional moments.

However, while the relationship dynamics are captivating, the plot can feel a bit predictable at times, and some of the secondary characters could have been fleshed out more. That said, the romantic tension and satisfying character development more than make up for it.

Overall, *Never Ever Getting Back Together* is an engaging and heartfelt read for anyone who enjoys YA romance with emotional depth and authenticity. It’s a perfect blend of humor, heartache, and self-growth, making it a book worth diving into for those looking for a sweet yet reflective story.

I really enjoyed this one. I love a bachelor style show and I love a behind the scenes look even more. I think the gradual enemies to lovers between the two contestants was really well done. I love Issac and his willingness to help them get their revenge.

So so cute!!!!! The characters were well fleshed out and the writing style was very easy to get through. Sophie Gonzales always writes the sweetest romances ever, I’m so happy I was able to read this

Sophie Gonzalez takes another song title and turns it into a work of queer young adult greatness! You don't have to enjoy Taylor Swiftto love this book, but Swifties will definitely enjoy it too!

This book was SO stinkin' good!! I loved the revenge of it all. I felt like I was smiling the whole time I was reading it!

I thought this was such a fun book! I really enjoyed the enemies to lovers trope and the queer representation!

I am a huge fan of this author and have read a lot of their previous work, so I was honored to get this arc copy to read. After my long book hiatus after having my new baby, this was such a fun book to jump start my reading for the new year!

Second-Chance Romance is a sharp, witty, and surprisingly heartfelt story about love, revenge, and self-discovery. Maya’s painful past with her ex, Jordy, is reignited when she’s invited to star on a reality dating show with Skye, another of Jordy’s former flames. The show, designed to give exes a second chance at love, quickly turns into a battleground for both women: Skye wonders if she can rekindle the spark with Jordy, while Maya seeks revenge for the heartbreak he caused her. As the competition heats up, both women learn that their real “happily ever after” may not lie in winning Jordy’s heart, but in discovering their own strength. This novel is a delightful exploration of love, betrayal, and the unexpected twists life can take.

I really liked this book. The banter between main characters was top notch. Will definitely be on the lookout for more books from Sophie Gonzales in the future.

Maya and Skye go on a dating show with their mutual ex-boyfriend Jordy. Jordy is now a member of the royal family via his famous sister and is trying to rekindle the flame with one of his exes on the show. Maya goes on the show because she wants revenge, feeling as though Jordy screwed her over. Skye goes on the show because she wants him back.

I really enjoyed this LGBTQ+ YA romance. The characters in the book really mirrored so much of what we see on reality shows such as The Bachelor. Jordy was a good villain for the story, pitting Maya and Skye together.

I liked that they learned to communicate and overcome their disagreements to realize their feelings for each other. This was lots of fun.

A fun and unapologetically queer romp that incorporates the best of reality TV while shining a light on the underside of such a format.