Ren is a girl who lives completely off the grid and doesn’t use technology.

Fitz is the rich, handsome college boy who has everything going for him.

Their world’s collide in college and are on the adventure of a lifetime.

My review: This book is a retelling of the Disney movie Tangled, which just so happens to be one of my all time favorite Disney movie. I could easily see the similarities ie, animal friend Pascal and frying pan references, and the plot, but the retelling fell short. I was not a huge fan of Fitz and the relationship between him and Ren felt forced. The ending came up fast and abruptly ended. Lot of the story was drawn out and the end appeared out of no where. I had 85% of the book left to go, but since I knew how the story was supposed to end, was baffled how only 15% was allocated to the turning point of the book. I do wish we could have learned more about Ren discovering and building her relationship with Chris. Overall it was a cute retelling but fell slightly flat for me.


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

I really enjoyed this novel. The characters were well developed and the plot flowed in a way that made sense. I would recommend this book to others and look forward to reading others by this author.

Ren. Ren. Ren. Let down your hair.

I went into this blind. Quite literally blind because I'm not familiar with the Rapunzel story, or 'Tangled' by Disney (talk about sheltered). Started off a bit slow. I fell asleep multiple times and struggled to keep my eyes open, but once I got to about 30% of the novel it was a breeze. I enjoyed it from then on. The story was cute, the ending... particularly the last ¼ of the page was disappointing to say the least. Hoping maybe there would be an epilogue chapter or something when the book is actually published.


Thank you Christina Lauren, Hyperion Avenue, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I wasn't sure if I was going to like this initially if i'm being honest, and that feeling rang true in certain chapters occasionally, but overall I did really enjoy reading this!

Tangled is my favorite Disney movie and this was such a fun little Tangled-adjacent book, with enough twists to make it interesting and a unique story.

I truly thought I would dislike this book, but there is a lot to love in both Edward and Ren. Both have moments of being caricatures and having shallow personalities, but they each grow (not dramatically) over the course of the book. I love that Ren is starting college at a "non-traditional" age, even if it's just 22, and that she is highly skilled and knowledgeable. I also appreciated it and think the book will be appealing to more readers, given that the romance is leaning toward PG-13, as opposed to explicit scenes.

Ren and Fitz in this adult romance retelling of Rapunzel is PERFECTION...for every single Disney lover out there I don't think I need to say anything more!
Ren was living a sheltered life on her homestead (Rapunzel in her tower), until she enrolled in college at the age of 22. She met Fitz (Flynn), the bad boy/criminal and after they take a road trip together (for reasons I won't mention as to not spoil anything) he ends up being the hero and saving her in the end. It's the perfect Happily Ever After.
I highly recommend Tangled Up In You

Thank you Christina Lauren, Hyperion Avenue, and Netgalley for this ARC!

Christina Lauren do it again (that feels weird to write, grammatically speaking, even though I know it’s correct)!

I went into this book, fully aware it’s a play on Disney’s 𝘛𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘥. The parallels were clear, but done beautifully. It doesn’t come off with that “pathetic fanfic” vibe some other trilogies we know of (insert coughing here) clearly have.

This story thoroughly explores the details of what the life of a hidden-away kidnap victim could look like. Thankfully, this story is a sunnier potential compared to so many survival stories we hear on the news, but could be equally as probable as anything else.

I enjoyed the little “Easter eggs” throughout the book that point to the 𝘛𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘥 storyline. Both heroines’ names begin with “R.” Both heroes’ names begin “E. Fitz…” Both kidnapper/mother figures’ names begin with “G,” and that’s barely scratching the surface.

My one, sole disappointment with the story was how it ended. What could have been written as a last epilogue chapter was, instead, concluded with a hasty sentence and “The End” slapped on the end of it. After all the painstaking detail put into the entire story, that conclusion was a real letdown, to the point I had to deduct a star for it.

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘺𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸.

I’d like to thank NetGalley, Hyperion Avenue, and Christina Lauren for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
This book is perfect for those that are fans of the movie Tangled. Compared to the rest of Christina Lauren books, I would say that this one is a lot more PG in terms of the romance. Tangled is one of my favorite Disney movies, and I found that Christina Lauren really nailed it! It was cute and funny with some relatable moments. Both Ren and Fitz are quite the pair and I’m always happy to read a book with the grumpy/sunshine and slow burn trope!

Ren has never had a cell phone or gone to school. She’s self-taught through books, but when she’s 22-years-old, she finally convinces her overprotective parents to let her leave the homestead and get a college education—but only if she comes home every weekend and in the summer to help with the animals and other chores. She shares an immunology class with Fitz, who everyone knows to be a wealthy player (or so they think). In that class, Ren gets results back that shake what she thinks she knows about her life. When she gets some dirt on Fitz, she uses it to essentially blackmail him into taking her with him on his spring break road trip.

The mysteries about both Ren and Fitz’s past make the novel a page turner, and the romance makes it a fun and uplifting read.

NetGalley provided an advance copy of this book, which RELEASES JUNE 25, 2024.

Thank you, Netgalley and Hyperion Avenue, for this eARC.

This started a bit slow for me, but it definitely picked up and ended up being better than expected. This was such a well done modern day adaption of Tangled.

Both Ren and Fitz portrayed the characters of Rapunzel and Flynn beautifully. Ren was in awe of the world, optimistic, cheerful, and bright. Meanwhile, Fitz was battling the demons of his past, trying to portray one thing to the world while secretly being incredibly sensirive and tender hearted.

Their relationship development was so sweet and wholesome. Usually, I pride myself in foretelling plots, but this one definitely took me by surprise.

A retelling of tangled...sign me up. I was so excited to read this because i loved the movie so much. That said it took me a couple of chapters to get into it because my brain wouldn't stop making side by side comparisons. At one point I was convinced I didn't like this book because I loved the movie so much more.

Once I got over that weird self inflicted hurdle I really enjoyed the book. I know there are people out there who haven't watched tangled and would LOVE this book. It's written well and hits all the points of the movie without being to in your face the same about it.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced ARC

This was everything I hoped. I have loved this series of fairy tale retelling and I was so excited that one of my favorite duos would be publishing a story based on Rapunzel. Ren is a perfectly innocent and naive 22 year old who finds herself in college and leaving home for the first time. She finds her life intersecting with golden boy, Fitz, and isn't sure what to think of him. Circumstances beyond their control find them in a car together on a road trip across the country. This story is full of adventures and swoony moments. I loved the way the story of Rapunzel was woven through Ren and Fitz story. I'll definitely be pre-ordering this one! Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was such a cute retelling of Tangled! Christina Lauren told the tale with an updated point of view and I loved it!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

Ren finally gets to college at the age of 22. She had never been to school before or done anything modern. When she does a test in a class her life is turned upside down and she ends up on a road trip. ARC from NetGalley.

This is a retelling of Tangled and it was really sweet and delightfully charming. It follows Ren a young woman who is raised in a homestead far away from technology, pop culture, and city life. She gets accepted to a college an decides that she really wants to know what else is out there for her. She is intelligent, charming, and naive in the most positive way. She makes discoveries at her new school that take her on a trip with an unexpected friend to get answers to very pressing questions.
Thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC. This was my first Christina Lauren book and I enjoyed it, but felt that something we just not there for me. I am not a Disney adult by any means but the story was very wholesome at parts and very funny. The characters weren't really for me all that much but I thoroughly enjoyed the plot.

The Tangled retelling we’ve all been waiting for!

This is a reimagining of a movie based on a fairytale. I saw the Tangled movie back when it first came out. I loved it, but I haven’t seen it since. I remember parts of it, and this book has some great easter eggs back to the original movie, but you don’t have to have seen the movie to appreciate the book. If you’re a fan of rom coms, you should still check it out!


The entire book is told in third person from the points of view of Ren and Fitz. Ren grew up on a homestead with two very strict parents, but they’ve finally allowed her to spread her wings–somewhat–and go to college. She’s the oldest freshman there–at twenty-two–and she’s worried that her lack of knowledge about technology and the world will be embarrassing.

The book does have some pretty basic jokes (Why are you buying something from the Amazon?), but it’s super light and sweet, and there are several genuine laugh out loud moments. I adore the grumpy/sunshine dynamic between Ren and Fitz, and it’s mentioned numerous times in the book that Ren has serious golden retriever energy. And Fitz definitely has the soul of a black cat.

All this isn’t to say the book doesn’t have some depth. There are some heavier themes later in the book that I won’t spoil here. That said, the book is still very PG-13 (only kissing, no violence, minimal swearing), and could be read by younger adults who are graduating from binge rewatching the original Disney movie this is based on!

All in all, this is a super light and fun read and I highly recommend it to those who love the movie it’s based on–and even those who haven’t seen it!

Tangled Up in You by the dynamic duo Christina Lauren will surprise you; it's the fourth book in the Meant to Be series.

Ren Gylden is twenty-two years old; her parents, Gloria and Steve, raised her away from society and totally off the grid. Now, it is her first time away from home. She is starting Corona College freshman in January and living in the dorms. Ren knows what matters most: honesty, humility, hard work, and self-sufficiency.

Fitz shows Ren around campus and gives her some helpful information; they have several classes together. He has his life planned out, graduating at the top of his class, getting his criminal record expunged, and loving the life he thinks he deserves.

Plans don't always go as planned, and this story is an eye-opener with twists galore; it solves a twenty-year-old mystery.

The beginning is slow but picks up once Ren is in College. The story ends suddenly once the secret is revealed; I wanted so much more!

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Tangled Up In You in exchange for my honest opinion.

My favorite Disney movie+my favorite author duo=a book I want to read!!

Ren lives on a remote farm, never went to a traditional school, and her only friends are the barn animals she cares for. She convinces her strict parents to let her go to college. Once there she sticks out like a sore thumb. As she navigates life away from her parents, she realizes just how much different her life is than everyone else's.

On her first day she meets Fitz, a rich, good-looking guy who shows her around campus and charms everyone around him. But Ren has her guard up, she's not going to fall for his charm.

They share a class together and do a DNA analysis for a class project where Ren finds out some surprising information. She finds Fitz cheating and blackmails him to let her join him on his cross country spring break trek to find the answers she's looking for.

Ren's life is turned upside down and she has to figure out a way to make it all make sense. Why did this happen to her? Will she be able to trust again?

There are a lot of parallels between this book and the movie but different enough to keep it interesting. It's truly a modern-day retelling!

I did find the ending a little abrupt and wanted a little more but overall a great read!

This was such a good romcom. I loved the ties to tangled as someone who was a fan of the movie. This was so cutely done and a solid 4.5 stars form Christina Lauren. Did not disappoint.

Cute read. The grumpy sunshine was such a fun troupe to follow. I truly enjoyed the character development of Fitz and Ren as they tackled both internal and external challenges in work and in their relationship. Both characters had a lot of overcome and this truly was a great read to cheer on these characters as they conquered their battles.
I received a copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.