Thank you to Netgalley and Hyperion Avenue for the ARC.

🌟🌟🌟🌟 4/5 stars

Tangled Up In You is the adorable modern reimagining of Disney’s Tangled. It follows Ren, a sheltered (to the extreme) 22-year-old who finally gets to attend college. There, she meets the charismatic Fitz. A few hijinks and mysteries later, the two end up on a road trip together. Now out in the real world, Ren and Fitz discover they may be more compatible than they thought.

How cute was this?? After a slightly slow start, I fell in love with Ren and Fitz. They had hilarious banter and their adventures were endlessly entertaining. Throw in a bit of mystery and you have a fun take on a classic story.

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I like Christina Lauren but this wasn’t it. I wanted to love the whole disney collab but the characters fell short for me and I was never excited about their romance. Pretty boring and no sparks.

✨Thank you NetGalley and Hyperion for this ARC✨

I have been a Christina Lauren fan for many years and I’m working through their list of works. When I saw the opportunity to read this ARC I ran.

I have never read a fairytale retelling but this sets the bar high for others. Christina Lauren have this way of writing that captivates you and keeps you enthralled in the story.

A Modern retelling of Rapunzel that has perfect parallels to the Princess we all know and love. The subtle name changes of people and events, the plot that could be something that happens in real life, but still true to fairytale version, and a perfect tied up ending.

I adore Ren and Fitz’s love story. I wish I could stay in their world just a little longer💕

Tangled Up In You will be released 06/25/2024

I love Christina Lauren's books, but somehow this is the first time I've read one from their "Meant to Be" collection. I thought they did a really great job retelling Tangled, putting a completely modern twist on the timeless tale, with DNA tracing and smartphones putting a major twist in the story. Both Ren and Fitz were the types of characters you can root for, and I felt like they were well-developed in a way that their every move aligned with who they were (which can be difficult to craft as a writer). I will say that the final 25-30% of the book is where it really picked up for me and when the action started, I was all in!
Thank you to Net Galley and Simon and Schuster for the advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was SO FUN. I love Tangled and this book had such a fun modern twist on the story, it was obviously recognizable as a Tangled retelling but the plot twists still kept me guessing. Ren was a fantastic main character. I thought the love interest could have been a little bit more developed, but his story was still interesting. Overall, I felt like this read like a combo of a cozy mystery and a romance, and I loved it!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was skeptical, because Disney remakes seem cheesy and worn out.....but it was Christina Lauren, so I took a chance. I'm so glad I did, because what a clever take on the classic! They did a great job modernizing the story and keeping me entertained!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Receiving an advanced copy was a delightful surprise. I believe both existing fans and newcomers will find it equally enjoyable.

This was so incredibly silly in concept, but I still enjoyed it. Tangled may be my favorite Disney movie though I am nowhere near a Disney adult. I do not believe this will be for everyone, I think you really have to want to read an inspired work as it heavily draws from it's namesake. I also found it to be almost closer to YA in terms of tone.

This is a very sweet re-telling of the Disney story Tangled. I always enjoy a Christina Lauren read and this was no different. However, I did not find Ren the main character very relatable. The story sort of dragged in the middle with all of the best action happening in the final 20%.

It's worth a read but was not my favorite in the series.

I typically love Christina Lauren books but this one was not my favorite. Maybe I missed something because I have never seen Disney's Tangled.
I did love the main character, Ren and he quirkiness. She was the best part of the book. I also liked her adventures navigating college and her adventures on her cross country trip with Fitz.
What I didn't love was the YA feel and how the book wraps up (no spoilers here).
I think people who love Disney's Tangled would probably love this book more than I did.
Thank you to the author, NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for my advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

Besides it taking me over a month to read this due to the formatting of the ebook, I still really enjoyed this. If you want a retelling of Tangled that has the heart but a little more grown up, pick this up. This book is very much PG-13 when it comes to the romance and could really appeal to someone coming out of YA. I do think this book is going to be hyped because of Christina Lauren, but also them writing younger characters.
I loved the character development of both the main character and the love interest. I think the dramatics of the plot in a real world sense are much scarier than it is in Tangled. This one actually had me worried about the main character and her lack of knowledge about the world.
Overall, I enjoyed this. It wasn't my favorite in the series, but I am excited to have more retellings in the future.

This was a cute reimagining of Tangled. The first half of the book was a bit slow but I stayed invested because I wanted to know how the ending turned up. There was a mystery to be solved so it kept my interest. I wish there was a little more funny moments or action in the beginning but it was cute! Love the last 25% of the book! So intense and a HEA just like a Disney movie!

Read if you like-
✿ dual POV written in 3rd person
✿ Tangled movie
✿ mystery to solve
✿ romance (closed door) just kissing
✿ road trips
✿ one bed
✿ forced proximity

...I'm just not too sure about this one. Was a fun read? Absolutely. Did it sparkle with the usual Christina Lauren flair? Sure did! Were there parts of the plot that left me completely confused? Big time.

I love Tangled. It is my favorite Disney movie ever, and possibly, my favorite movie ever. But I think there's some part of the plot that just didn't translate well to a modern day novel. I can appreciate the choices that Christina Lauren made, but, I think in trying to stay too faithful to the plot of the Disney movie, they lost out on a chance to write a really fantastic book. Don't get me wrong - the one we got was cute and enjoyable. A lot of the plot made sense and the pacing was good, there was just... something missing for me.

Thank you to Hyperion Avenue for the digital advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Tangled Up in You was a bit of a slow start for me. As someone who has not seen Tangled, I found it difficult to get into Ren's character with her off-the-grid, uber-sheltered lifestyle. But once Ren and Fitz started their road trip, it was difficult to put down. The way Fitz was so protective of Ren and drawn to her, despite Ren having blackmailed him into going on this trip, was charming (Disney pun intended). The chemistry between them was a sweet, slow-burn. Plus, I love a grumpy sunshine.

I was anxious to find out what secrets Fitz was hiding about his past. Once he opened up to Ren, he was surprised by her non judgement and patience. I love that he was never pushy or tried to take advantage of how naive Ren seemed to be, even slowing down the progression of their developing romance.

This was a cute, contemporary twist on Disney's Tangled, with all the CLo charm. Now you must excuse me to go watch Tangled now for the first time. :)

A modern-day retelling of my favorite Disney fairytale, written by my favorite romance-writing duo? Yes, please!! This version of Tangled did not disappoint! Ren was naive yet smart, bubbling over with the new adventures she was experiencing! Fitz has figured out his life’s plan, and he’s a bit put off at first by the chatty but beautiful coed. But an unexpected road trip throws a wrench into both their plans, and gives each of them insight into the other—if only he’d be as honest with her as she is with him. It was so much fun to see the world through her eyes, as sheltered and isolated as her life has been. It was even more fun to watch as their feelings for each other changed and expanded. Rapunzel remains my favorite princess, and this new version of her made my heart happy. Fitz might not have the smolder down, but I loved watching his own life evolve, along with hers. And they lived happily ever after.

Thank you NetGalley, Hyperion Avenue, and Christina Lauren for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! This author’s books can be a hit-or-miss for me, but I picked this one up because I’ve enjoyed the Meant to Be series so far and Tangled is one of my favorite Disney movies. It’s a fun book, but for me it was pretty slow in the middle. It took awhile to pick back up again, but when it did I was invested. I really enjoyed the last third of the book and thought that it was very fast-paced and a clever interpretation of Tangled. The Tangled references are there throughout the novel but are never super obvious. The romance is sweet and I liked that it was clean, especially since Ren, our main character, is very out-of-touch with the real world. If you like Disney, romance books, and more, you’ll probably like this one!

I love a good fairytale retelling, and this one does NOT disappoint! It took me a bit to get fully immersed but once I was I couldn’t put it down! Very cute!

Loved this one! I think we will be seeing it as a highly-sought after pick for a lot of book clubs. I highly recommend this unique story. Christina Lauren is back!

Ren grew up on an isolated homestead. Completely self-taught, she longs for a new challenge and convinces her parents to send her to college. There she meets Fitz, a charming student with a secret. A class assignment puts them on a collision course with each other and the truth about a mysterious past.

This a fun take on Disney's Tangled! There were so many enjoyable nods to the animated movie mixed with creative, fresh takes on the characters I love. Tangled Up in You doesn't take itself too seriously at the start, but the heart of the story slowly creeps up on you until you are completely invested in the outcome. If you like Christina Lauren's style and Disney-worthy moments, you'll love Tangled Up in You.

This is a delightful romantic comedy that will leave readers laughing and swooning in equal measure. Lauren's witty banter and charming characters make for an engaging and entertaining read from start to finish