This was a cute take on a fairy tale. I lived the chemistry and was engrossed with this novel from start to finish!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy to honestly review.

This book is mischievous. Christina Lauren are clearly playing with the genre and rules of romance. _Tangled Up In You_ takes turns that truly stretch the form and push the reader in provocative ways. What I mean by Lauren playing with the genre is that on the surface this book ticks off like a million tropes: fairy tale retelling, enemies to friends to lovers, one bed, miscommunication, road trip. With a less nimble author the almost overdetermined tropes would tip the book into silliness, but Lauren knows what they are doing and the honestly, what becomes clear, is that these tropes are but one level of this book and one way to critique romance and narratives we tell ourselves about our world.

Yet, while technically maintaining itself in definition as a romance, this book is far darker and more tenuous in terms of tone. I do worry that the cute cover is too much misdirection; even sweet moments in this book turn sour and destabilizing and the stakes are ugly and frightening. This is again Lauren complicating the genre, and pushing the reader. In that, it is a remarkable book and I think one that will be remembered for pushing the genre into more self-reflective and frankly smart dialogues about what is and is not possible in this literary form, But it is not a typical Lauren book, not a typical romance, and not a whimsical ride. I hope the publisher sets the book and the audience up for success in suggesting the darkness and complexity of the book so that they are not backed into a read they were not expecting.

Thanks to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for the early reader of this book.

I really have enjoyed all of Christina Lauren’s books! They are an experienced writing team, and they do an excellent job with character development, plot pacing, and a satisfying happy ending. This book had all these characteristics as well, but because it was based off of Tangled, it had more of a juvenile tone. In terms of bringing the Disney movie to a book format, I was really impressed by how they updated the general plot/specific scenes.

This book was ADORABLE!! I loved the modern day take on Tangled, and adored Rena! I wish I could be friends with her in real life:). This book captivated me from the beginning and I didn't want to put it down. There are several big twists and turns that I didn't see coming too. I can't wait to read the other books in the "meant to be" series!

THIS BOOK! I loved it! Tangled is one of my favorite movies so I was PUMPED to receive this ARC and boy did it deliver! A Rapunzel retelling, but based on the Disney movie version of the story. It was so fun to see elements from the movie show up in the book. I loved Ren and Fitz's dynamic and watching them fall in love over the course of the road trip. For a rom-com, the ending was way more action packed and dramatic than I was expecting, but it fit right in. I also really appreciated that the story gave some insight into how Ren dealt with her entire life being turned upside down and didn't just end after big reveal. Overall, a cute fun fairytale retelling that I devoured and highly recommend.

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

I am so sorry to say this but I despised this book. Tangled is my favorite princess movie and this was a massive miss. Christina and Lauren what happened here?!

I love modern day fairy tale re-imaginings and Christina Lauren, so I couldn't wait to start off my book year with this ARC. It's a cute, far more innocent story than I was expecting. I had forgotten that this was a Tangled retelling, so I kept thinking I'd accidentally requested a YA book. But the Disney thing makes much more sense. If you're looking for sweet characters, a DNA mix up/unexpected paternity mix up, and a happy ending, then this will be for you.

A cute, modern spin on Rapunzel/Tangled. Ren and Fitz are adorable and I love their opposites-attract love story! But the story felt like a tease (where’s the 🌶️ ???)and got very dark at the end.

I love Christiana Lauren’s books, so when I saw this book I decided to get it a try. I was nervous about the Tangled references and it took me awhile to start the book. But when I did finally start it, I read it in 2 days. It was a great story about a sheltered girl who goes off to college and leaves her homestead life for the first time at 22. It is about her trying to adjust to this life. She meets another student, Fitz, who she is warned is a player. However, she ends up desperate for a ride to Atlanta and ends up on a road trip with him to find about about her history. A bit of a mystery and love story. I really enjoyed it.

I really enjoy this who re-telling series and as a fan of Christina Lauren, this one didnt dissappoint. It was cute and had teh perfect amount of romance.

This was such a fun and sweet reimagining of Disney's <i>Tangled</i>! The authors did a great job modernizing the classic tale and I fell in love with Ren and Fitz. I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves Rapunzel and/or fairy tale retellings.

Things I loved:
-Dual POV
-Grumpy/Sunshine
-Unique character backstories
-College setting
-Road trip across the US

Yes yes yes a million times yes. This was just the read I needed right now! Christina Lauren will forever be one of my faves!

YES YES YES. Christina Lauren doing a reimagining of Tangled?? YES PLEASE. This was so whimsical and fun. It's exactly what you'd expect a novel from them to be. I finished this in one night.

I love Christina Lauren and Rapunzel so when you have both of them put together I had to have it! I think these authors did a great job of doing a Tangled retelling!! I really enjoy their storytelling abilities anf making stories their own!

This was a great adaptation of Rapunzel! I really loved the characters and how the story was adjusted to be a modern day novel. I highly recommend this title and it should be a must-buy for public libraries.

MODERN DAY TANGLED RETELLING MY FELLOW DISNEY ADULTS AND ROMANCE READERS RISE!!!

this was so cute and fun and then so heartfelt and emotional towards the end i was obsessed. and let me just tell you the ways that this book modernized the scenes from the movie to actually be like tangled was so fun and creative i was shocked every time. like the car they ride in being named max??? perfection. just another all around fun read from Christina Lauren!

special thank you to Hyperion Avenue and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book!

Tangled Up in You was a quick easy read that was unlike Christina Lauren’s other books. She is one of my favorite authors so I was surprised by this shorter novel. However, I enjoyed it enough. It was definitely a much more innocent PG book compared to her other books. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this cute novel!

Tangled Up In You by Christina Lauren is a Tangled reimagining that stands all on its own. Ren, our main character, is a sheltered girl with a very private home life who convinces her parents to let her go off to Corona College. She’s given very strict rules and is prepared to play by them. It’s there that she meets Fitz, a playboy with an agenda on his own. When a class assignment yields results that makes Ren question everything she thought she knew about her past, the two find themselves on a road trip together where chaos and tension ensue.

Ren is incredibly smart and her remarks are hilarious to read, as she definitely does not have a filter. She’s not afraid to speak her mind and wants to explore the world, while still respecting her parents wishes. Over the course of the road-trip, Ren grows more and more comfortable with doing things because she wants to, rather than doing what is expected of her.

Fitz made my heart so happy. As a Disney lover who grew up loving Flynn Ryder, he translated over so well to the page. He’s misunderstood, he’s witty, he makes flirty comments, he sweeps Ren off her feet from the moment they meet. He has selfish motives in the beginning, just wanting Ren to give him some distance. But, as one does in a romance, he learns how feelings grow and how much he starts to care for Ren.


I love the dynamic between Ren and Fitz. They are grumpy x sunshine without a doubt and I loved every page. There’s something so innocent about their romance that just tugged at my heartstrings. All I wanted for them was a happily ever after and i’m happy they got it. Overall, I can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy of this book. This is a contender for my favorite romance of the year!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
This book was cute. The FMC, Ren, lived a fairly sheltered life on her parents' farm, but when she’s 22 she decides to enroll herself in college in Spokane without telling Her parents. They finally agree to let her go but give her this insane list of rules for her to follow while she was at school, and insisted they be able to pick her up every Friday to bring her home. While at school, everything is a first for her. Shes awkward but tries so hard to be as friendly as possible to everyone including the janitor. She's never used any technology, but can fix just about anything. An assignment from one of her classes throws her an curve ball and next thing you know she’s breaking all the rules and taking off on a cross country road trip with Fitz, one of her classmates, who she basically has to blackmail to take her with him The ending is a bit of a twist if you aren’t familiar with tangled but you can almost feel it coming at the same time. I can almost guarantee if you are like me the minute you are done reading this you will be watching tangled.

As soon as I heard Christina Lauren was doing a Tangled retelling I IMMEDIATELY knew I had to read it! This book did not disappoint! I haven’t watched Tangled in many years, so I can’t really compare the two. The book was a little slow to start for me, but ended up being a really fun read - I really enjoyed it overall!

I just loved Ren and Fitz! Their dynamic and intriguing stories and their loveable personalities really hooked me as a reader! This book did a great job at meshing that magical Disney feel with a modern day twist! So with that in mind, I highly recommend giving this a read, especially if you’re a Disney fan or a fan of Tangled! ✨

Pub Date: June 25, 2024

A big thank you to Hyperion Avenue, NetGalley and Christina Lauren for this eARC!