Whatever Christina Lauren puts out I will read! Plus a Disney Princess retelling, say less! I love it so much! Overall, the storyline is great and I loved the small twists that were added to switch up the story.

Oh stop, a Tangled-Rapunzel retelling? And in SPOKANE?! You can’t convince me that wasn’t Gonzaga Ren attended. I absolutely devoured this one. We’re talking, could not put it down, read it aloud to the baby, obsessed. We love Ren and Fitz, Ren’s intelligent and innocent questions, Fitz’s realness and adorable flirting! Had some inklings of Educated that made it partially believable, but add in Tangled and it’s the perfect, sweet, fun rom com. Love, love, love!

Thank you to Hyperion Avenue and NetGalley for this ARC.

Tangled Up in You was the Christina Lauren book I didn't expect. A play on Rapunzel, 22 year old Ren had never really left her family's homestead, and she couldn't believe that her parents were actually allowing her to attend college. Everything was new to her from seeing such big buildings on campus and meeting so many people.

Senior Fitz seemed like he had it all: rich parents, top grades, smashingly good looks, and everyone loved him (especially the ladies). He didn't realize how much his life would change when Ren started school mid-year. All of a sudden, Fitz was no longer the smartest one in school and Ren seemed immune to his charms.

After an assignment in school seems off to Ren, she convinces Fitz to let her tag along on his drive for Spring Break. Fitz starts to see the world through Ren's eyes, and Ren seems to have found someone she can truly count on.

I definitely enjoyed this departure from authors Christina Lauren's expected storylines.

Very charming. The Disney tie-in was done well, not too cheesy! I love Tangled and thought this was so fun. I am still very concerned about the trauma Ren suffered (can’t have Disney without bad trauma). But at least there was a lot of talk about therapists in the end.

Ren was just delightful. Ren and Fitz were characters you root for, but I wish I learned more about Fitz’s background. Their chemistry was good but not amazing. They did a good job of not having Fitz take advantage of the very naive Ren.

I adore Christina Lauren but this one was a miss for me.
I had just DNF'd my last book because she was a virgin, but I knew that last one was a dark romance. The reason I kept reading Tangled Up in You is because I had a feeling there would only be kissing, if not fade to black, and I was right. So I'm glad I continued.
I think my biggest problem with this book is that in order to have any true understanding of what's going on or why things are happening, you'd have to first watch Disney's Tangled. I think maybe it was too similar to the movie.
I do think there are readers who will love this book. Who will relate to Ren or Fitz. But unfortunately I wasn't one of them.
Thank you to Netgalley and Hyperion Avenue for the eARC.

Um, there is a series of modern-day retelling of Disney classics. The fourth in the series is Tangled Up in You and reps our girl Rapunzel. In this cute Christina Lauren version, “Rapunzel” is Ren, a farm gal who has been mostly isolated from society since the age of three. Now 22, she has managed to convince her private parents to let her go to college. With the promise to never go off campus and to return home every weekend to do her chores, sheltered Ren sets off on a new adventure. She meets charming Fitz on her campus tour, the rich boy with a troubling past. When Ren gets some confusing information after completing an assignment in her immunology seminar, the two set out on the open road to unravel family secrets and find themselves falling for each other.

Tangled Up in You is adorable. If you are a Tangled fan, this adorable version will leave you smitten.

Thank you to NetGalley and Christina Lauren for the free copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is the cutest book for fans of Disney and Tangled. Christina Lauren did a great job creating this modern retelling following the Tangled plot while incorporating their own twists. I loved all the callbacks including the frying pan. I felt like Fitz’s backstory was a little underdeveloped, but he wasn’t the main focus of the story. Another heartfelt story from one of my favorite author duos!

Thank you to Christina Lauren, Hyperion Avenue, and NetGalley for the privilege of reading an advanced copy of this book!

I could not put this book down! I read it in one sitting. This is a combination of my favorite authors, CLO, and inspiration from one of my all-time favorite Disney romances. I have been waiting for this story! You won't be disappointed! So excited to dive into the other books in this series! Next up... Kiss the Girl!

Tangled with a modern day twist! The FMC, Ren, was sheltered her whole life goes to college where she meets Fitz. She can see right through his charm. Something happens (no spoilers) and they end up taking an adventurous road trip. We LOVE forced proximity. A cute read with some adventure - 4 stars.

Christina Lauren has done it again. They consistently write character that you fall in love with. Ren and Fitz are so lovable and have great chemistry. I loved the authors’ interpretation of Rapunzel and highly recommend it to anyone who likes the authors work and the Meant to be Novels.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars rounded up. I love these authors, so I was ecstatic to read this book. It was different than their other books in my opinion, since there was less physical chemistry between the main characters. That said, I was really into the story and enjoyed it as a quick read. Predictable ending, but interesting plot.

This book was SO stinking cute. I will admit, it took me a minute to get into it but once I was in, I could not put it down. This was such a cute retelling of Tangled. I'm super familiar with Tangled because it was my daughters favorite movie for a really long time.

Ren is a 22 year old girl who is leaving her homestead for the first time and heading off to college. It took her a long time to convince her parents, Steve & Gloria, to let her go. There she meets Fitz, who has a troubled past. Some things happen during a class one day which lead them on a road trip that changes everything. Ren was such a ray of sunshine and it impossible for people to not fall in love with her. The way their friendship developed was just perfect. And I honestly loved both main character so much.

I feel like the ending was a little rushed but I did find myself getting emotional at the end.

Thank you NetGalley and Hyperion for providing me with this ARC for my honest review.

Holy cow was this book adorable!! First off thanks to NetGalley for the arc. I adore Christina Lauren’s books. I literally squeal when I get approved to read them. Also I love Rapunzel (as does my 8 year old daughter.) We’ve seen Tangled a hundred times. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about an adult version. When the book starts and “Ren” is on a farm I first thought “oh no” but it quickly did a 180.

Ren (Rapunzel) is 22 years old and for the first time ever- leaving her homestead. Her parents are allowing her to go to Corona College (so cute!) but only Monday-Friday. She’s given strict rules & she sticks out like a sore thumb. But she’s brilliant and self taught. Her classmates go from thinking she’s so strange to being enamored with her. In one of her classes she takes a DNA test & her results are surprising.

She quickly realizes she has to figure out why these results say what they say. She blackmails a popular classmate, Fitz (Flynn Rider), into letting her go on his spring break road trip. She needs to get to Atlanta & he’s headed to Nashville. At first Fitz finds her maddening but quickly changes his tune. I love that they have adventures just like the movie- but modern day ones. Fitz has a rocky backstory and he’s terrified to tell her.

I love the way this story unfolded. It’s not too far fetched to think a girl was completely hidden from society & sheltered. I loved that spin & found it very believable. I loved Ren’s brilliance and innocence. And I loved how Fitz grew into himself. I literally could not put this down. Absolutely loved it!! 4.5 stars!

This was such a cute tangled retelling! It felt like I was reading a Disney story the entire time. It did take a little bit for the storyline to pick up but overall I really enjoyed it.

Thank you so much for the ARC!

Christina Lauren's "Tangled Up in You" is an absolute gem that immerses you in the lives of Ren and Fitz. These two protagonists are so finely drawn, with Fitz's introspective nature beautifully contrasting Ren's spontaneous charm. The storyline is a captivating blend of Fitz's alluring demeanor unraveling against Olivia's vivacity, creating a magnetic pull throughout the story.

In true Christina Lauren fashion, the pacing is impeccable, allowing the blossoming romance to unfold organically, and the authors expertly navigate between tender moments and humorous exchanges.

Christina Lauren's ability to intricately weave the topics of self-discovery and the transformative power of love responsates profoundly throughout the novel and into the story, enriching every page, leaving a lasting impact on readers.

I have read all of the books in the Disney "Meant to Be" series, and have adored them all. This one was no different, and was a beautiful reflection of both the series and Christina Lauren's writing (and what makes them an auto-buy author for me!)

I LOVED this book! I was so disappointed that I started it during my Christmas travels because I couldn’t devour it as fast as I wanted.

This story was a modern day Tangled! The FMC lived on a homestead her whole life and finally gets to go to college and experience the real world. At college, she discovers a secret after doing a DNA test that alters everything she knows about her life. This added mystery to the book which made it even more fun to me!

I absolutely LOVED Fitz. He was such a great MMC and they had amazing chemistry with a slow burn (my favorite). I’m always a sucker for road trip romance and forced proximity and this book had both!

This story was engaging during every page - it was a 5 star read for me!

Thank you Netgalley and Hyperion Avenue for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Tangle Up In You
Great story of two young collage students living in two tangled worlds. A very entertaining reads as they cross from state to state. If you love road-trips, forced proximity, and lovers with a history then you’ll like this. Not much spice in this story either for those who like to know that beforehand. But overall, it was enjoyable read.

This book was so cute and fun. I haven't read any of the other books in the series, but this was a pretty spot on modern retelling of the movie. I loved how sweet Ren and Fitz were. And while I love spice in books, I am happy that this was a clean book that didn't go beyond kissing. I would've been uncomfortable reading that with how sheltered Ren had been her entire life.

If you are a fan of Tangled, then 10/10 would recommend.

3.5 stars- this was cute and I liked the Tangled adaptation. It did feel a little YA at times, and the plot was quite predictive, but I did enjoy it!

“Tangled Upon In You” is charming and lovable just like Ren herself! It got a little darker than I was expecting, but the ending was satisfying if a bit rushed. The plot unfolds with some unexpected twists, which kept me engaged and wanting more. A very loose interpretation of the Tangled/Rapunzel fairytale, its unique storyline and heartfelt moments set it apart. More sweet than spicy, "Tangled Up In You" is a fun read that I would recommend to fans of Christina Lauren’s other NA books.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for this free advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.