Thank you to NetGalley for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cute retelling of Tangled with the story of Ren and Fitz. I liked to idea of her going off to college and Fitz being the bad boy in college. After reading this one I now have to go back and read the others that are in the series. Christina Lauren did a good job with this story.

This was a really fun retelling of Rapunzel! The ending was filled with drama! I loved it.

Ren has lived on her parent’s homestead from as far back as she can remember. But her parents have really strict rules and she has been very sheltered. She has barely left this place since she remembered moving there at 3. Now at 23 she has been accepted to college and surprisingly her parents have agreed!

When attending college Ren meets Fitz who is “Mr. Everything”. He’s smart and funny and popular and wealthy and so on and so on.” But Fitz isn’t who he seems and he wants nothing to do with Ren until she convinces him to let her go on a road trip with him. This little trip changes both of their lives completely!

A loosely based on the fairy tale Tangled novel. You will recognize some things in the book from her painting the walls to her cat named Pascal. Also the Ren for Rapunzel, and Fitz for Flynn. That's just the beginning of the nods towards the novel.

The book was just so-so for me. I did like the over the top character for Ren. And I think it was a clever modernization. The twist for the identity was pretty well done as well.

There is a lot of sexual tension in the story as well as implied sexual behaviors and making out scenes. This isn't in the Christian fiction genre in case you were wondering. LOL.

It really was just a retelling of Tangled so if you like that style for books, you will probably enjoy this.

It was just okay for me. i felt like there could have been a bit more to Ren's character.

3 stars

*I received an ARC of the book from the publisher and NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review and all thoughts are my own.

a perfect addition to the meant to be series! I loved Fitz and Ren and their story! I loved the modern retelling and Ren's simple life and innocence!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)

𝑴𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:
I’ve always loved Disney’s version of Rapunzle - Tangled. It’s such a cute movie, and for all of my princess story lovers out there, it’s the perfect tale to get lost in! So of course when I saw one of my favourite romance author duos, Christina Lauren, would be writing a retelling of this story, I was sold!

This book was the perfect modern day fairytale! Anyone who is familiar with the original Disney story, can easily pick out the nods the authors made to the original. While I absolutely loved this aspect, it was still great that a new modern flair was added to it!

While reading the book, I was able to feel all of the emotions the two main characters were feeling. Part of this was from the authors skill at writing detailed character descriptions and giving them personality, but part of it was also having the story told through the two main characters POV.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone love a good fairytale retelling, specifically in modern times.

𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒇 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆:
- 👸🏼 Disney’s Tangled
- 😰 A close proximity trope
- 👨🏻‍🎓 Reformed bad boys

𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈: N/V Brut - Ravine Vineyards🥂

4 5 rounded up.
It was a bit slow in the beginning, but overall, I loved this! Pg13, kissing. It might help that tangled is one of my favorite Disney movies.

Ren grew up in a homestead with her parents. No phones, no internet, no real contact with the outside world. Somehow, Ren convinces her parents to let her go to college, where she can finally try new things. There, she meets Fitz , a fellow student who gives her a tour of the school. Each weekend, Ren returns to the homestead to do chores. While at school, she throws into new activities, even some that her parents might not approve of.

Upon doing a dna test for class, she learns that her biological father lives across the country. She blackmails Fitz to take her with him on a road trip. Slowly over their trip feelings shift into something more than just friends.

I'm not going to ruin the ending, but it does follow the movie fairly well, plot wise. I loved Ren and her optimistic view of situations and how Fitz comes around to enjoying things. There were laugh out loud moments and some heart-felt scenes.

Thank you to netgalley for providing an ARC for me to read and honestly review

I haven't read any of the previous Meant to Be novels- modern retellings of fairytales but I think I might now. I really liked this take on Rapunzel/Tangled more than I thought I would. It was easy and predictable but in a good way. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I loved the idea of a Tangled retelling, and they did a great job at that piece! I was very much looking forward to diving into this, but I never felt like I got attached to Ren or Fitz, or buying into the storyline. It wasn’t awful, in that the premise and setup was interesting. Just couldn’t help but comparing a lot… and compared to other CLo books this was a miss for me personally - even though I love Disney.

Thanks Hyperion, Christina Lauren and NetGalley for the arc to read and review. All thoughts are mine and were not impacted by receiving an arc to review.

This book is unfortunately a DNF for me. Between the formatting of the arc (the lack of formatting made it very difficult for me to read with my ADHD) and the fact that I didn’t understand this was a Disney book when I requested it, I just cannot get through it. I will not be reviewing this on any other platforms because I feel like other folks will probably enjoy it and I do really love this author duo.

Please keep neurodivergent folks in mind when you distribute arcs. I understand they are unfinished copies, but lack of formatting can be very difficult for a lot of readers.

I forgot how tragic some fairytales can be!
The duo Christina Lauren did a fantastic job with this retelling, it held true to the story while still bringing their own magic to the story.
Lot's of build up happened to get to the big reveal, something was missing for me though. I'd like to think that I understand the weird chemistry between Ren and Fitz, but her being so sheltered and naive kept making a mind block for me!

Thank you, NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I love retellings & TANGLED UP IN YOU was no exception! We follow Ren and Fitz as they embark on a road trip across America, perfectly capturing the fun and magic that the story of Tangled/Rapunzel embodies. CLo did such a great job of giving Ren the innocence and goofiness and confidence that Rapunzel has! I loved her character and seeing her discover all these new-world things. Fitz was also the best ahh I loved him as a Flynn Rider-type love interest. This was just so much fun, super quick to read and I highly recommend it for anyone, but especially Tangled fans!!

Modern day retelling of Tangled sounded great and I clicked request so fast. Glad I did too! Enjoyed this spin on it!

I will admit this did take a couple tries to get into but once I was in I was SO IN. I could not put this down and the nostalgia was going crazy as someone who would still count tangled in their top 5 movies. The characters were so perfectly represented and the little nods to pascal and Maximus made my heart so happy. Obviously this story is very extreme and stress inducing at times and will never compare to the original but I thought they did a great job at translating the story over to a more modern time. Their dynamic was so perfect and at times I could see the exact movie in my head. The way they so clearly did not intend to fall for each other but couldn't stop it was so well done I'm impressed. I do think the ending was extremely abrupt and I would've liked more closure, one of the only times I wish a book HAD an epilogue and not the other way around, but the ending is kinda that way in the movie too so what can I say.

Thank you to Hyperion Avenue and Christina Lauren for an eARC copy of Tangled Up In You.

This was such a cute read. I would not consider myself a "Disney Ddult" but I was interested in this concept that Christina Lauren and a few other writers participated in, so I requested the copy of this and I am glad I did. The whimsy that was used to write Ren's character was really believeable and didn't feel forced, which I definitely would think would be hard to do with the way our entire lives are completely surrounded by technology and current events. Ren was adorably naive and had really kind spirit, which drove Fitz crazy, and I gobbled that resentment to love trope up like a starving animal.

I will say, I did see the "big twist" coming from a mile away, which was a little disappointing, but the story was still a fun read.

I would definitely recommend this for any avid Disney/fairytale romance fans, and for any others it is good if you want a novel-sized retelling of a classic fairytale.

“It was overwhelming, the way her heart was discovering love at the same time her mind was contemplating the possibility that her entire life had been built on a lie.”

Having grown up on a homestead off the grid, it’s twenty-two-year-old Ren’s dream to attend Corona College and see what the outside world is like. When she meets Fitz there, he’s less than happy to have Ren, the walking encyclopedia with cascading blonde hair, getting in the way of his longtime plan. But when a simple assignment in their immunology seminar tosses Ren out of the frying pan and into the fire, she and Fitz end up on a road trip across the United States to figure out the truth of Ren’s background. And if they discover some fireworks between them along the way? Well, maybe it was just meant to be.

I have a confession to make: TANGLED is one of my all-time favorite Disney movies. And this modern-day TANGLED retelling? It was just dreamy! I absolutely loved all of the references to TANGLED, but the best part about it was Ren and Fitz’s romance. I read TANGLED UP IN YOU all in one sitting and stayed up until the early hours of the morning to finish it because I very literally could not put it down. All of the characters are so well-developed, and that climax? Whew! Plus, the scene equivalent to “I Have a Dream” from the movie was the perfect mix of hilarious and heart-warming and one of my favorite scenes in the book. Seriously, if you are a TANGLED fan, a Christina Lauren fan, or even just a fan of good books, make sure you pick up this book right away! Christina Lauren nailed this story, and it will be well worth losing a few hours of sleep!

Content Warnings: Kidnapping, gun violence, death of a parent, mentioned addiction, emotional abuse

(Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Any quotes are taken from an advanced copy and may be subject to change upon final publication.)

I love anything Christina Lauren writes. They just have a way with words that engulf you in the stories. Must read for romance lovers.

I enjoy reading all of Christina Lauren's books . Tangled Up In You was missing something for me. It was a quick and enjoyable read and I recommend fans of Christina Lauren check this one out.

Ok, so I know this was a retelling of Rapunzel, but I was so captivated by the story, that I completely forgot, so the following is my honest reaction 😂

I did not see this one coming! It was the perfect mixed genre. There was romance with some thriller thrown in and it was everything I didn’t know I needed!

I was a little thrown off when the storyline was first introduced because I found that it was so unexpected, but it was SO GOOD! I never want to give too much away, so I’m just going to share my thoughts and let you decide 😃

"**Tangled Up in You**" by Christina Lauren offers a fresh take on Disney's *Tangled* with a contemporary romance set in college and on a transformative road trip. Ren, a sheltered young woman, and Fitz, a mysterious student with hidden pasts, find themselves on an adventure that deepens their unexpected relationship. The novel captures the fairy tale's charm and adventure, while navigating its darker elements with a mix of sensitivity and rushed conclusions. This sweet rom-com lacks Christina Lauren's typical spice but remains engaging for Disney lovers and romance readers alike, making it a pleasant read for those exploring the retelling genre.

Thank you to Hyperion Avenue and NetGalley, for my advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review all opinions are my own.

I love the movie Tangled and I love Christina Lauren so you can imagine my excitement when I was approved for the ARC of this!

Tangled Up In You is a modern retelling of the Disney movie Tangled. Ren is an uber sheltered girl who grew up on a homestead and is attending college as a 22 year old freshman when she meets Fitz. Fitz holds his past close to his chest and when Ren enters the scene she unknowingly compromises his future plans.

The two end up on an epic road trip together and while I don't typically like books with a road trip or long journey, this one worked for me. I was able to appreciate how Christina Lauren reimagined different scenes from the movie along the way. Ren and Fitz have believably cute chemistry.

When Ren discovers the truth of her past the book and the scenes get quite intense. I felt like the transition from the seriousness of the end of the book to the happily ever after was a bit rough and rushed. The "real life" implications of the Disney events are actually pretty deep and Christina Lauren acknowledge this but then have to end on a high note anyway which felt weird.

Even though you kind of know what you're getting with this one I think fans of Disney, Tangled, and/or Christina Lauren will enjoy this easy read.