Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

This was a great, feel-good romance and I enjoyed it! The romance element was tame, which is not for everyone, but I found it to be a sweet story.

I was completely sucked in by this book! I hadn’t read a second chance romance like thief a true friends to lovers situation with mutual pining for the ages. My only complaint is that it’s a fade to black, closed door romance, but the story was so sweet and every character so interesting that if this becomes a series where everyone gets their own story, I’m reading on for sure. I especially want to know what Sasha-Kate’s deal is. Fantastic read, made me think of the Gilmore Girls and Full House and Boy Meets World reunion shows and how crazy it is to see someone again who was so important to you for so many years. The old hurts and bonds that come up, the fear and anxiety of how times have changed. It made for some really great romance.

This was a fun read. The book reminds me of primetime teen soaps from the 90's. However, I found the romance to be kind of bland. No tension but the chemistry between the characters was there.

This book was honestly just a feel-good book! I loved every minute of it! It fulfilled the fantasies of my teen years, where I was a famous actress and had a whirlwind romance for the ages. Kayla Olson does such a great job of capturing the magic of that whirlwind romance, while also staying true to fact and reality. Great read!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a bit of a slow start for me but once I got into it, it was a quick read! I love romcoms about celebrities & royalty, and this fell into the former category: two former teen actors who stared on the same show (think: Dawson's Creek type) are reunited when their show comes together for a reunion episode.
This was a PG, fluffy, enjoyable read.

I ended up really enjoying this romance. I was intrigued by the concept when I first heard about it and was pleasantly surprised by the story. It was a pretty standard romance that followed your usual romance formula, but the voice was fresh and the writing style was easy and fun to read.

The Reunion follows Liv and her estranged former best friend and first love Ransom. The two were inseparable while filming their show, Girl on the Verge, but grew distant after its completion. Now the gangs all together again to film a reunion episode and feelings previously ignored quickly Ignite again.

Overall I really enjoyed this story. I typically prefer a duel perspective when reading romances, but Liv was such a grounded and relatable (minus the being a famous actress part) that I didn't mind reading the whole story from her POV. Definitely a great read for the summer!

This was fine. Not bad, not great, just kind of there. The plot appealed to me - stars on a former hit teen TV show (think Dawson's Creek) reunite 20 years later for a special and confront their feelings for each other. The plot sounds great and possibly packed with drama, but it was just kind of light with no stakes.

It was fine for a one time read.

Such a cute, PG romance, light and fluffy with likeable characters. I do wish we got to know the supporting characters a bit more. Ford and Bre were so likeable and cute, I could definitely read a sequel about them!

I can't overstate how much I loved this book. It was so light and fun and exactly what I needed to get out of a reading slump! If there's an element of Hollywood and/or reality tv in a romance, I'm GOING to pick it up. In fact, it might be the only thing that gets me to pick up a romance as it's not typically my favorite genre. This one also featured my favorite trope - former friends/enemies to lovers and was incredibly well done!

I loved the personalities of the main characters, but my one critique was that the secondary characters like their co-workers and friends, kind of fell flat. I wanted more of their stories, and would even pick up a sequel focused on the reboot of Girl on the Verge and how those cast members interact. Olson did a fantastic job of making the reader buy in and I loved the way the blog posts were interspersed - made me feel like the characters were real celebrities as someone who loves to read gossip and blind items! Will recommend this one to everyone, even those who aren't fans of romance like me!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this book.

I could not put this book down. I am obsessed with this trope and the plot was so spot on. I have thought about this book for days since finishing it. Highly recommend to anyone.

I liked the premise of this book, where two child stars reconnect later in life for a reboot of the show they used to star in together. However, the execution of the book was lackluster. The pacing never felt quite right, and I wanted more relationship development between MCs Ransom and Liv. I was disappointed that it was closed door, because who doesn't want details on a sexy celebrity in the bedroom?! Why do they think I am reading this???
Overall, i just felt mediocre.

I really enjoyed this book. I love a good second chance romance, while it was light and sweet I did find it to be a little slow for me.

This was a solid book - a little slow for me to start, but once I got into it I couldn't put it down. The premises was cute and it was a light, quick read. Kayla Olson is a very talented writer who really grabbed my attention with this book.

Who doesn’t love a reboot of their favorite childhood tv show?

This novel portrays just that. We follow Liv, an actress who is reunited with her co-star and unrequited love, Ransom, as they film their show’s reboot. Ransom made it clear back then that they were nothing more than best friends. Will filming together again be the push they need to fall head over heels in love or will it prove to them their relationship was nothing more than an on-screen romance?

I love the plot and their shared history. It allows the reader a glimpse into their past and what could have been. It helps make the relationship more believable.

However, I still had a hard time connecting to their romance since we didn’t see much of it on page. There was more of a focal point of filming the reboot, but since the readers don’t know anything about the show in the first place, it seemed like too much filler information.

I did find the characters to be extremely well written and had a great time seeing all their personalities shine. If there was a bit more romance and less behind the scenes of a show I didn’t know much about, this had the potential of being a favorite. Thus, I think this book is a solid 3 stars and would recommend it if you’re new to the romance genre or just want a book with solid character dynamics.

This is an adorable, cozy book that will make you smile and maybe even tear up a little bit.

Liv was the lead of an acclaimed teen TV show and as with anything, things were more complicated behind the scenes. 14 years later they're doing a reunion episode and a lot of things from the past have to be confronted including her relationship with her onscreen love interest and real life best friend Ransom. When the show ended, so did they. Liv never really got over it, and now is a chance for them to clear the air and be honest with each other. It goes as you expect, but that's the best thing about romance. You know people will get where they need to be.

I loved the underlying theme of fame and media in this - there's no judgment or no belief in their being a right way to handle fame, and so much focus on the individual characters and their needs and beliefs. In a way, Ransom's story was more empowering than Liv's because he came a lot further by the end, and part of it was inspired by being around Liv again, who truly saw him.

This was the perfect balance of sweet and intriguing, and I immediately had to watch my favorite nostalgia show.

This was such a cute book! I read it all in one sitting. I loved it!


Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for this review copy

What an absolute comfort read!!!

The entire time I was reading The Reunion, all I could think about were all of the reunion shows and interviews we have had lately.

Liv has been secretly in love with her costar Ransom since they were teenagers but have been estranged since the show ended. Now that they are coming back for a reunion and possible reboot of the show, things are starting to feel differently between the two of them. The two must deal with a lot of misunderstanding and of course the dreaded paparazzi to figure out how they truly feel about one another.

This book has one main point of view from Liv's side as well as hints of what is happening on social media and gossips news sites as a separate point of view. We also see some miscommunication and friends-to-lovers as well. This book will truly give you all the feels.

This was an enjoyable read about a cast of actors that reunite after 20 years. I am a fan of the multiple POV,I love getting to know all characters a little more deeper. Liv and Ransom used to be close, but drifted away. I love a good Hollywood story. This was a slow burn romance. This is a great beach read. This reminded me a bit of Beverly Hills 90210. I look forward to reading more by this author.

I was lucky to receive an advance copy of The Reunion by Kayla Olson from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review and opinions. This book had my favorite show's from the 90's vibes - Melrose Place and 90210. I thought this was a really fun read and kept my attention all the way through. We all need a happy book to read with all that is going on in the world anymore and this is it!

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was...fine? To be honest, something felt like it was missing from making this book better than it was. The characters felt like they needed some more development, and it was a tad predictable. It was a really fast read, but it left me feeling unsatisfied.