I thought that this was a light and fun romance. There were parts I thought felt rushed and predictable, but still not mad at it.

So much better than The Bachelor!! Loved this LGBTQ+ friendly take on an exhausted reality TV franchise. It was a little hard to keep track of which character was narrating, especially as Skye and Maya's friendship blossomed, and their journey started to meld. But it was such a fun, exciting, and raw read.

This one didn’t land for me. The suspension of disbelief just wouldn’t kick in- why are children on this show?! Why was this a YA? How many exes can one collect in adolescence?

That being said, it’s cute and I’m sure lots of readers will enjoy it!

Thank you so much for the eArc Netgalley & Wednesday Books!

If you love reality tv drama then you are going to love this! Overall, this entire book was full of drama and so fun. I cant wait to see what Sophie does next!!

Thank you to Wednesday Books and Netgalley for this arc.

I knew I would love everything about this book the second I saw the cover. A Taylor Swift song title? One of my favorite authors? A bachelor-style show where two of the ladies fall in love? Yes please to all of that.

I absolutely loved this book. Both Skye and Maya are amazing and unique characters whose POV chapters added a lot to the book. I loved seeing their relationship develop throughout and how they each grew as individual people as well.

Also way to go making Jordy absolutely despicable. Like gaslighting egocentric terrible terrible person. He had it comin'.

CW: infidelity, gaslighting, emotional abuse, toxic relationship

“Never Ever Getting Back Together” is an enemies-to-lovers romance in the same vein as “The Charm Offensive” and “One To Watch.”

Popular reality series “Second-Chance Romance” reunites Jordy, a literal prince, with five of his most memorable exes, hoping to reignite an old-flame and precipitate a happy ending with “the one that got away.”

But not every “Second-Chance Romance” contestant is looking for love.

After a relationship full of lies and infidelity, Maya is hell-bent on getting revenge on her former lover, and will stop at nothing to reveal his true nature to the world.

That is, until her feelings for Skye, the alleged “other woman,” change from hatred to fondness to something more. And both women are left with a choice that could change their lives forever.

While not quite as seamless as Alison Cochrun’s runaway hit, this frivalous feudsome fiction was a heck of a lot of fun for reality tv fans and pundits alike.

And with a satisfying “realist” conclusion to boot, this one is certainly worth a read.

This revenge fantasy turned romance was a lot of fun to read! After her boyfriend cheated on her, he told everyone he had broken up with her, calling her a liar. Her anger and need to prove Jordy wrong have consumed her life ever since.

Taking part in a reality show with five of his other exes, she has one simple goal. Make it to the end, humiliate him, and break his heart. Jordy cheated on Maya with Skye, her new roommate. There's a lot of behind-the-scenes action for the reality show, and the girls realize the true nature of Jordy.

This was a good fast-paced romcom for anyone who loves reality dating tv!

this book was so fun, light and scandalous. i went in to have a moment of entertaining and it is was it got. the main characters were so touching i wanted to hug them and be friends with them. i highly recommend!!

rating: 4.5

This book had me howling!! Never Ever Getting Back Together is full of dry, sarcastic humour and I honestly could not get enough. Between the inner monologue and the banter between the characters, I gobbled every single word like it was candy. It’s a bit outlandish, a bit ridiculous, but incredibly self-aware. Bonus points for a dude you will love to hate.

I thought this would be a certain five star read, but the relationship between Maya and Skye just didn’t quite hit for me. The pacing was bananas, definitely, but I mostly struggled with the chemistry between them. Their first kiss seemed to come from nowhere - not a ton of tension built prior to that moment, and their relationship really just felt more “friends who kiss” than “declare our love on international tv” to me.

Regardless, this book was so fun and I will continue to read anything Sophie Gonzales puts out!

🎥 NEVER EVER GETTING BACK TOGETHER 🎥

Maya is still getting over her ex-boyfriend, Jordy, two years after he cheated on her. unfortunately, he’s now famous for his ties to the royal family, making it impossible to avoid seeing him everywhere. so when she gets a call from a reality tv show producer asking her to join a second-chance romance reality series starring none other than Jordy, she is quick to say no; until she realizes that this could be her chance for ultimate revenge.

upon joining the show, Maya is forced to bunk with Skye, one of Jordy’s exes who also happens to be the girl with whom he cheated on Maya. tensions are high and girl fights ensue, but a common ground is eventually found as the girls work towards their ultimate goals: Maya’s being revenge, and Skye’s being a chance to rekindle a romance. both girls are eager to leave as winners, and they just might get more than they bargained for.

this was such a cute read!! if you love the Bachelor franchise or reality dating shows in general, this book is for you! there’s an unexpected twist in the story that I loved! its uniqueness was a great development in the plot and made me more eager to read. it was also fun getting some behind-the-scenes scoop about reality shows, their contestants, and the producers.

one little thing I didn’t love was the fact that the contestants were all like 18. I just couldn’t take it as seriously knowing that they were basically still children, and I think I would have a hard time watching a dating show with all of them being so young IRL. I also thought the romances in the story were formed unrealistically fast, but that didn’t bother me so much being that they were on a reality show, where they’re expected to fall in love and get married in an insanely short amount of time.

this is a perfect Valentine’s Day read if you’re looking for some feel-good romances! thanks to @netgalley, @stmartinspress & @sgonzalesauthor for my #advancedreaderscopy. this book is available now!

It’s official, Sophie Gonzales is only capable of writing incredible books that bring you joy and make you feel all of the feels! If you’re looking for a fast-paced, YA contemporary book with the Bachelor vibes and a sweet sapphic relationship, look no further.

Never Ever Getting Back Together follows Maya and Skye, and their ex-boyfriend, Jordy. They both get a call one day to join a dating show called Second Chance Romance to compete against Jordy’s other exes for his heart. Maya, the ex Jordy cheated on, goes on the show for revenge. Skye, the girl Jordy cheated on Maya with, goes on the show to see if she and Jordy can recapture the spark they once had. But, as the competition progresses, Skye and Maya realize their time on the show may have a different ending than they thought.

Things to Expect:
Revenge against a cheating ex
Reality TV show setting
Rivals turned lovers
Laugh out loud moments

Never Ever Getting Back Together is such a fun read. Sophie Gonzales knows how to keep readers entertained from start to finish. I love how this book points out all of the misogyny in reality dating shows while keeping the tone light. If you’re looking for a book that will make you smile and laugh, check this out.

Maya and Skye forever, Jordy for never!
I've never been a fan of "The Bachelor" but there is something about Never Ever Getting Back Together to made me want to read it. Maybe it was the title (I've had Taylor Swift stuck in my head the ENTIRE time), maybe it was the promise of revenge, either way, I was not disappointed. Falling for your ex is so last year. Falling for your ex's ex. is where it's at.

The best way to describe how awesome this book is, basically boils own to this: Everyone watches reality dating shows. They are the guilty pleasure that keeps us glued to our seats, shoving snacks into our mouths and screaming at the screens the way some sports fans do when a bad call is made.
In this book Sophie Gonzales does what everyone has hoped for time and time again.
She made it so the m/m and f/f end up together as it should be.
There were tons of Bachelor references that made me want to binge old seasons, and the Taylor Swift reference alone was golden.
Certainly a quick quirky read that I adored.

This was one of my most hyped books of the year, and I am SO glad I made the time to read it - HOW FUN?! I love the setup of a dating show being central to the plot, and the added drama of two characters dating one another after bonding over a shared ex piqued my interest even more. I will admit that the characters came off a bit dry to me -- I wish they'd maybe been a little more fleshed out and had some sort of quirks or something that made them feel more realistic. That said, it was still super fun! I think the YA age range is a little odd, I can't imagine teens on a dating show being of any interest to... anyone really, outside of other teens maybe? Like dating shows seem more of an "early adult" age thing, but maybe that's just a weird thing I think, haha. Still, enjoyed this a lot!

Here’s the thing about this book - in theory, I absolutely loved it. This is the story of Maya and Skye, two girls who go on a reality show called “Second Chance Love” where they compete to have a second chance with their ex-boyfriend, but end up falling for each other instead. The concept is great, the characters are so well-fleshed-out, and the love story is absolutely swoon-worthy! BUT. I had a hard time getting my mind around a dating reality show that has 18-year-olds competing on it. That just feels too young! That aspect of the book gave me the ick, but other than that I really enjoyed it.

I love Sophie Gonzales’ writing so much. I think the premise of this book was so fun and the writing just made it better. I enjoyed both of the girls and despised Jordy. I definitely can’t wait to gift this one to friends.

Oh. This was Golden. I love a revenge plot turned love story. You’re telling me two scorned gals then start to fall in love on a dating show where they’re competing for the one that scorned them? Get outta here. That’s pure gold. I loved this book and this writing. I’d honestly been waiting for this book to come out for ages. I then got blessed with an ARC and it did not disappoint. I implore you to read it because it’s just a good time.

This was SUCH a delightful read. I genuinely had so much fun reading this, especially whenever it was from Maya's POV. It had me howling in laughter and holding my breath in anticipation. The perfect amount of drama, comedy, and romance! I greatly enjoyed the scheming and plotting to get revenge on Jordy. This can easily be made into a TV show (the book itself, not Second Chance Romance--we have enough shows like that).

Most importantly, Skye and Maya are absolutely adorable and I really enjoyed watching them go from enemies to friends to lovers. They had some of the most romantic thoughts I've ever read, particularly for a YA novel. Just so wonderfully written!

Also I would like to extend my adoration to Isaac, who is quite frankly the best. Hands down the best side character besides Perrie (who also has my undying love).

I requested this book because it sounded something like our teen patrons would read (especially given the virality of real-life examples of Bachelor shows having the bachelorettes falling for each other), and after reading it, I definitely see this one getting checked out a lot, re-reads included!

It took me months to get through this novel. The characters were likeable, except Jordy. The concept was interesting, but I just could not get into the story. It seemed to drag a lot through the middle, and by the end I remembered very little about the other contestants on the show. And, though the author is know for YA books, this is definitely not a YA novel.

A fun read!! Sophie Gonzales is really good at making characters that are just so fun to love. I really enjoyed the interesting plot and how the characters worked with others. All in all a good read!