3.75 stars

This was a super cute romance between two girls who are contestants on a bachelor-type tv-show. I did want a bit more of a "John Tucker Must Die" vibe (i.e. for the main guy to get taken down, and taken down hard), but what happened was actually much nicer and I'm just personally a vindictive little shit. The situation in general was a little ridiculous and over-the-top, but it was honestly a super fun, quick read!

we also love any book that references taylor swift... especially when that book's queer ;)

I absolutely flew through this fun adventure of a book. While I'm not a big reality TV person and probably wouldn't watch the show this book is about if it was real, I have been addicted to The Traitors recently, and this book was a great accompaniment to help scratch that itch.

The dual POV worked really well for this book, I'm glad we got to learn about Maya and Skye's experiences and reasons for going on the show from each of their point of views, and the relationship that formed between them was a lot of fun. I love a dynamic that's built on teaming up for revenge!

Overall it was a fun, fast read and I'm definitely looking forward to picking up more of Sophie Gonzales's work

I liked this YA book. I liked the romance and the tiny bit of a love triangle. I also love that the title is based on a Taylor swift song and there were some Taylor swift references. I would recommend this book to others.

Maya and Skye have been invited to be on a reality show about second chance Romance. Jordy is now famous because his sister married into a royal family of a small European country. Maya is mad at Jordy for cheating on her. Plus, she's mad at Skye for unknowingly cheating. They become roommates for the show. There is some definite hatred between the two girls. When Maya shows proof of the cheating to Skye. Skye sees that Jordy is a dirt bag. They decide to get revenge and become friends. They want to try to break Jordy's heart. Then as the show progresses, things between the girls also heats up. 😉

This was a fun twist on enemies to lovers. I listened to the audiobook and really enjoyed the narrators and the story. This book was very entertaining.

Oh my gosh, this was such an adorable book! Maya’s ex boyfriend cheated on her, and he wants her to come on to a reality dating show to try and win him back. You know it’s going to be a great book!! This book made you feel all the emotions. It was funny, sweet and tender. I thought the characters in this book were so great, I couldn’t get enough of them. If you haven’t read this one yet, I highly recommend it!

I was hopping around trying to find something new and interesting. I’m ashamed I let this one sit so long because once I got started I couldn’t put it down!

Such a fun and entertaining read. I adored the twist and obviously it’s never a bad time for a revenge plot to turn romantic.

Nothing can go wrong with this many strong female characters heading up the crusade!

Overall this was a fun and quirky read. Definitely more entertaining than I expected and plenty of awww inducing moments with some heck yes thrown in for effect

I loved the bachelor/bachelorette vibes and the LGBTQ+ representation. I think the hate to friends to love could have been drawn out a little more but it was still entertaining!

This was an enjoyable, light-hearted read. Nothing earth-shattering, but overall a really fun time! The premise is unique and intriguing, especially for someone like me who lives for new seasons of Love Is Blind and the like.

ARC kindly provided by St. Martin’s Press via NetGalley

This was a cute YA read! My first by this author, I really loved the original premise of the plot and the reality TV tie in is what made me want to read it in the first place. I did find that some of the character development wasn’t quite as strong as I was hoping in some places, but overall it kept me entertained and wanting to know what happened next. Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

I wanted to love this book SO badly but a lot of things just felt short for me. I can suspend my disbelief quite a bit, especially in the YA sphere, but the premise of the book fell flat. It didn't feel like this book should be young adult--the reality show of it all didn't fit the idea of teenagers, for me. The premise also forced the characters to fall into the "not like other girls" trap a little bit, and I'm simply not a fan of pitting women against each other for the attention of a man. The romance felt a little stilted, and just overall, I didn't enjoy this nearly as much as I was trying to make myself enjoy it.

This was my first book by this author, but I LOVED this story! The characters and banter were phenomenal. I also loved the reality show aspect.

the storyline is why i picked up the book in the first place! I just wish the book was a bit on the smutty side but other than that a solid book!

2.5 stars

my main dislike with this book was its plot and characters. the whole plot with the characters on a reality dating show felt unrealistic and not entertaining, mixed in with the fact that i found the majority of the characters unlikable, and my experience with this book was not great. i found the main characters, Maya and Skye, uninteresting and petty, and i never totally felt the connection between the two of them.

This fresh and exciting new queer young adult novel takes the familiar trope of reality show romance in adult romance but with a teen twist. The main character, a bisexual girl, is funny, flawed, and bold. Very romantic and a great YA rom-com.

This is such a great send-up of reality TV and the editing behind-the-scenes to create the story the producers concoct and want to tell. Also a really fun romance.

I love everything that Sophie Gonzales writes. This was a super fun concept and I love the twist on the reality show dating premise. There was a little bit of drama that I found annoying but I love the way the characters got to know each other and how their relationship developed.

Thank you, Sophie Gonzales and Wednesday Books, for letting me read this one.
A bachelor-style reality show setting & all the girls are the exes of the bachelor hiping to get a second chance. That's what he thinks anyway. A great villain, great relationships, and supporting characters were amazing. Bi-sexual and gay representations are also included.
I had a great time with this rom-com. The banter and the inner thought monologs were entertaining & there was more com than rom.

Never Ever Getting Back Together follows the story of a teenage girl seeking revenge on her ex-boyfriend by going on a dating show, only to find herself competing against the girl he cheated on her with. Drama ensues as Maya and Skye try to expose their manipulative ex, Jordy. However, sparks begin to fly between Maya and Skye as the show progresses, leading to a reluctant alliance between them. While Sophie Gonzales is a favorite author, this book had some misses.
Firstly, the characters of Maya and Skye lacked personality development and felt one-dimensional. Their romance also suffered due to the lack of common ground between them. Additionally, the plot would have made more sense if it was about an older character, considering the number of girls Jordy had dated.
On the other hand, the reality TV show environment was well-executed and provided an interesting backdrop for the story. The behind-the-scenes aspects of the show were intriguing and felt authentic, providing a glimpse into how reality TV shows work. The dry humor was also a highlight, with Maya's sarcastic responses to Jordy's entitled behavior providing a refreshing and comedic break.
Overall, while the book had some lost potential, it was still an entertaining read with a unique premise. It may not have been as passionate as the author's other works, but it's still worth a read for fans of the genre.

Reality tv, a TS reference as a title? Yes. This normally isn’t up my alley but I did enjoy it and loved the queer representation.

This book is an absolute blast, featuring two girls who enter a Bachelor-style reality show with the aim of winning back their ex. Plot twist: they join forces to take him down, and it's every bit as fantastic as it sounds. For anyone craving a reality TV dating show in book form, this is it, with an extra dose of queerness.

Maya and Skye, the main characters, stole my heart. Their journey, filled with fear of letting go and the risk of falling, is beautifully portrayed. Sophie’s knack for capturing messy emotions shines through in this book. Skye and Maya are wonderfully different yet mirror each other in their deepest fears and desires. The dynamic between them, full of push and pull, is incredibly engaging.

What's more, the book skillfully sidesteps toxic femininity, offering a realistic view of the bizarre and high-pressure environment of the show. Each character is thoughtfully crafted, with a depth that adds to the story's richness. This is particularly true for the relationships among the female contestants. And yes, some characters are there to be disliked, but that's part of the fun!

The humor is the cherry on top – a kind of wild, unhinged comedy that I absolutely loved. It felt real, like the kind of jokes I'd make myself. In short, this book is a joyride of emotions, humor, and character development.