Overall, I enjoyed this book. It was a little slow at times but I love a good Romantic comedy. It was a Quick and fun read. It was sweet, dramatic and cheesy. I feel like the Characters could have used a little more depth. I loved the LGBTQIA+ Representation. The love the fun and colorful cover. It’s a closed door romance. It’s a must read if you like the Bachelor/Bachelorette!

Sophie has a way of writing exceptionally well-rounded characters. I really enjoyed watching the dynamic between all of the women involved in the story over time. Every time I’ve watched the Bachelor, a franchise I am not fond of, I’ve always wished 1. that we got more BTS scenes with the contestants (something that wasn’t even added to the show narrative here!) and 2. that a big twist would happen a la Maya and Skye.

That said, I enjoyed the premise of this book more than its execution. I felt like it dragged for me about 3 quarters into the book (then again, I also think a season of the Bachelor drags on unnecessarily). I read to the end to find out if Jordy got what he deserved, and while I appreciate that he finally did in the end, the story took way too many twists and turns to get there. I thought the drama was FINALLY going to hit 3 separate times, before it was quietly squeezed in at the end. Pretty anticlimactic end when I was waiting for a revenge blowout.

3.5 / 5 stars.

This book was unexpected—in a good way. I did not realize this was an LGBTQ+ romance, as the description hints at this but does not call it out officially. The relationship between Skye and Maya felt natural as it developed, and I thought Maya's character growth, while slow to happen, was satisfactory in the end. It was a fun take on a "Bachelor" based novel.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book.

This was so cute! A wonderful romance, filled with witty banter, delightful characters, and just enough steaminess. A must read for romance lovers!

This was bad. Like, epically bad. I hated the main character, the plot was so far-fetched, and there was zero chemistry - friendly or otherwise - between any of the characters.

Who is creating a reality dating show around an 18/19/20 year old-ish guy and bringing back his "former flames"? The main character has this almost creepy vendetra against the guy and they dated for less than a year...when she was 16. Then she got mad when he moved away, didn't formally dump her, and started dating someone new. And now she wants to ruin his life on national television? Girl needs to be in therapy, not on a reality show. Idk, this just fell really flat for me.

Never Ever Getting Back together by Sophia Gonzales is the first book I’ve read by this author. The idea for this story is great. If you like reality TV and can imagine the behind the scenes goings on, then this book might be for you.

The story takes place during a Bachelor style reality show about women getting back together with their ex-boyfriend, Jordy. They fly in several of Jordy’s ex-girlfriends and they all basically need to bend to his whims in order for him to deem them worthy of a second chance.

The main characters Maya and Skye have a bit of history since Maya and Jordy were still dating when Jordy started to date Skye. Skye has no idea because Jordy told her that Maya was crazy and that they had been broken up before he and Skye started dating. You know the old trope of the ex-boyfriend making the ex-girlfriend sound hysterical and crazy. Which is definitely something in 2022 that we all want to read about and perpetuate.

I had a really hard time with Maya’s character, she was so angry and focused on revenge for a really big portion of the book. I get being angry, I even get coming on a show to get back at your ex but her attitude and antics would have probably gotten her sent home day one.

This book was tough for me to get through. Jordy was such an asshole that it was hard for me to understand how or why any of these women would want him back. If the Bachelor is your brand of entertainment then this might be right up your alley but as a feminist it’s hard to read about women being that desperate for love that they’d still be interested in such a self-centered jerk.

I wanted more from the story, I wanted a bigger better love story for Maya and Skye.

I received an ARC from St. Martin’s press through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I felt like the main characters weren’t relatable, and their demeanors didn’t match those of people who would’ve allowed a man to manipulate them like that. However, I liked the ending in which his exes ended up starting a relationship with one another. At least things ended well for them!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

I really enjoyed this book! It was an easy light read and it was fun being pulled into the reality show world of Maya, Skye, and Jordy.

This book focused around a reality show featuring Jordy and his ex-girlfriends for a second chance at love. The thing is Jordy is awful and some of the girls want revenge. There are lots of twists and turns along the way and I was hooked until the end to see who Jordy picked.

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars and I recommend to anyone who enjoys romance books.

They always say the best revenge is being happy, and that's what Maya and Skye discover after trying to get back at Jordy- the guy who broke both of their hearts. Imagine their surprise when they realize they have feelings for each other. The author does a great job of making the story entertaining yet real, and the characters are sweet and vulnerable, and you can't help but root for them along the way. Take that Jordy! Thank you to the publisher for giving me the chance to read a digital copy of this book.

This was such a cute book and is definitely going on my shelf for a re-read. Maya gets to go on an exotic trip to see if she is able to rekindle her romance with her ex who did her dirty with Skye, who is another contestant on the show. But an unlikely alliance forms between Skye and Maya, as they team up to show the world just exactly who Jordy is.

I love the idea of two female contestants on a reality show falling for each other, but ultimately I think this book just didn't work as a YA and the characters needed to be older. I'll still buy any even halfway decent sapphic romance though and I do think a lot of readers will enjoy this one, so short version this was cute but not for me!

Maya and Skye have been asked to join a “second-chance” dating reality show featuring their mutual ex-boyfriend Jordy. Skye wants to win Jordy back but Maya has other plans. Revenge is the only thing Jordy deserves.

I was really drawn in by the plot of this book but it just didn't follow through. The storyline is good but there are a lot of problems with the pacing. Love triangles are one of my least favorite romance tropes but that wasn’t my issue here.

I didn't find the main characters particularly interesting. They seem pretty one dimensional. I’m confused as to why people are considering this book to be spicy. This is a YA book so it’s not meant to be overly spicy and it wasn't.

This is the first book that I have read from this author and while it was not a great fit for me, I would like to check out some of her other work in the future.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press (Wednesday Books)!

Five stars. This was a phenomenal light-hearted YA romance, and given how much of those there are on the market right now, I do not say that lightly. This was everything the premise promised. It was so much fun to read, and every character was delightfully drawn, from Maya and Skye to the supporting cast to our antagonist. The theme was carefully balanced to hit hard without being preachy, and it spelled beautiful things for our entirely rootable couple. This is a book I anticipate coming back to again, even with a dozen things demanding my attention on my to-read list, even in the absence of the suspense that did keep me turning pages on this first read. And Sophie Gonzales is a name I'm going to remember.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, NetGalley, and Sophie Gonzalez for this eARC in exchange for my honest review

In this fun spin on the Bachelor, Jordy, a generally reprehensible flaming garbage can of a man, invites all of his exes to compete for his love in a reality show. However, when the prize is a raging narcissist who spends his entire life focused on what other people can do for him and making gaslighting an olympic sport, the stakes might not be quite what you think. When Maya and Skye team up to take expose Jordy for the "Andrew Tate" knockoff he is they end up gaining a whole lot more than revenge.

So first and foremost I must confess that I am not really a Bachelor/Bachelorette watcher. The shows never really caught my interest but I do totally get the appeal. This book though, had my heart pounding at 2am as I waited for the final reveal. Truly an amazing and fun book that had so many fun twists and turns, making you root for these two women while simultaneously trying to decide if you can send hate mail to a fictional character.

Sometimes I come across books that would be absolutely sensational as a movie. This was so entertaining and I would love for there to be a reality show like this in real life. Thanks Netgalley & the publisher for the ARC!

Book: Never Ever Getting Back Together
Author: Sophie Gonzales
Rating: 4 Out of 5 Stars

I would like to thank the publisher, Wednesday Books, for sending me an ARC.

I’m going to start by saying something that may not be a very popular opinion. I do not think that this title should be marketed as a young adult. I understand that the main characters are eighteen and that the reality show is supposed to be for teenagers. However, the content and the way the characters act do not fit into YA. This book reads very similar to a lot of adult romances that I have read. think that this should be marketed to a more mature audience. I do not think that this is suitable for the YA target age range.

Now, that we have that out of the way, we can talk about the book.

This book follows Maya and Skye who are enemies, even though they have never met each other. They both dated Jordy Miller, who is supposed to be the dream guy. The thing is he cheated on Maya with Skye. Skye thought that he and Maya were broken up and that Maya is crazy. Both are invited, along with other ex-girlfriends, to be on this reality TV show that will allow contestants to compete for Jody’s heart. It’s a competition. It’s like the Bachelor. However, as the book goes on Maya and Skye start to discover that things are not what they seem and that the villain may be Jordy. The problem is he is loved by everyone and can do no wrong. How do you take down a person like this? How do you turn the world on him? It’s a drama feast and comes across as very cheesy. So, did I enjoy this setup? I sure did! Sometimes you just want an over-the-top book.

I enjoyed following Skye and Maya. I like that the story was told from both of their points of view. It allows us to see both sides of the story. I like how the author lets us see both of them from each other’s eyes. It only adds to the drama and allows us to see just how complex the situation is. Their friendship and romance is a slow burn, which I love. If their relationship had taken less time, I don’t think it would have worked as well. We get to see them work through the cracks and rough patches as they try to make sense of what has happened to them. We see how they have been painted this picture of each other. We see how once they get to know each other their views change. I would have liked to have seen the side characters a bit more developed. It kind of felt like there were just hovering in the background with no real purpose. I think that had they been a little bit more developed that we could have had a much stronger story.

I liked the writing and the overall plot. Both of them were fun and light. This is the kind of book that you read whenever you need a pick-me-up. It’s one that you have to suspend your sense of reality and just go with it.

Overall, I did have a great time with this title. It was just a fun and light read that I needed when I read it.

This book comes out on November 29, 2022.

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Thank you to St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

Never Ever Getting Back Together is a sapphic love story set on a reality tv dating show. One problem - both the main characters are on the show (ostensibly) to win back their d-bag ex-boyfriend, Jordy Miller. Of course, Maya has actually come on the show with the intent of getting revenge for Jordy's mistreatment and humiliating him on a primetime stage. Skye, on the other hand, is htere to give things an honest try. Oh, yeah - and Skye is the girl that Jordy cheated on Maya with.

So we have a bit of enemies to lovers goodness thrown into a sweet story about revenge, personal growth, vulnerability, and love. I do wish Maya and Skye had a bit more fleshing out as characters, because I would've loved to see more distinct personalities between the two. There were little tidbits about each of them dropped in that I would've loved to see explored more. The setting of the TV show and all the weekly challenges is fun and keeps things moving. Also, Jordy is an excellently written (and easy to hate) villian, just as much as Isaac is the lovable, messy, petty side character I needed.

And of course, bonus points for the Taylor Swift reference.

This was a pretty fun read! I really liked the idea of two contestants on a bachelor style show falling for each other instead of the guy. I do feel like that premise would’ve worked better in an adult romance rather than YA, but I think this was still done pretty well. Overall, I enjoyed reading this one!! 3.5 ⭐️

The cover of this book caught my attention and of course the title! I mean who doesn't love a Taylor Swift book title? This book has so much to offer - I loved the feminism and the sapphic romance had me hollering. I love that two girls fall in love when then team up to expose the lead guy on live tv. MCs Maya and Skye were great characters with a relatable dynamic. I loved this book, exactly what I wanted and I couldn't put it down (even though I detest reality tv)

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this digital ARC

Bi girls dating their ex-boyfriend only to fall in love with each other? Sign me up!! I am a massive fan of the drama of the Bachelor (specifically the Bachelorette cause I enjoy seeing men being petty), so this was such a fun book to read! Teenage girls coming together to spite the shit guy that they all dated was really amazing and turned the typical plot of these shows on its head. Really fun read