This one just wasn't for me. The main characters read too immature and I couldn't get on board with the level of pettiness they exhibited. I'm generally a fan of enemies-to-lovers but their antics were too young for me. But this may just be better suited to an audience in their 20s!

This book was a typical cutesy romance, which although I do enjoy, this book left me wanting more.

The plot had the potential to be quite strong, but it never really seemed to get going.

I do think that people would enjoy this book, but it wasn't for me.

I really enjoyed this debut novel from Holt! Some of my favorite tropes in one and I hope she continues writing romance novels.

This book was the cutest romance read. It had all of the tropes and was perfect for if you're looking for a classic comfort romance. So many classic romance books and movies were mentioned throughout the book that just added to the overall cuteness. I was giddy and smiling the whole time I was reading this book. Their banter was so cute, and had me laughing everytime! I also really liked the concept of a book within a book. It was a great way to see how they both felt even though it’s not a double pov which I also really liked!

I'd say this is more of a 3.5 if I had to think. This was a very cute and simple read in my opinion with nothing overtly wrong. I enjoyed the beginning and middle but the end felt a little rushed and thrown out, to me. This is kinda set in between a -- it was good and it was okay moment. I do recommend it because it could hit someone else's spot way more than mine maybe!

I'm rating this a solid 4 star! Really enjoyed it... it made me giggle, it made me laugh, it made me kick my feet in the air
so safe to say I really really enjoyed it
and I really connected to the FMC too

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

A book with a bookish title, count me in! Bookish pals, this is super cute and will speak the language of your book culture! While cute, please know that with that comes a lot of cliches, but that is to be expected with a romcom.

The male main character did take a bit to grow on me, and I was uncertain of whether I vibed with him even at half way through the story. However, the back half of the story is better than the beginning! Things become complicated for the characters. There is good banter. There is spice, on my own personal scale i give it 3/5. Despite those things I didn't feel the chemistry or connection between the main characters in their relationship.

I do recommend because it is cute and I do wonder if this was related to a reading slump.

3.5 stars

4 spicy scenes.
Dirty talk. He falls first. Enemies to lovers.

I liked that even though this book was a single pov from, we got insight from both pov through Aiden and Rosie's book. The words were addressed as Hunter and Max but were often shown as the events based on their lives and the feelings they aren't comfortable expressing.
The class assigned book seemed a little novice and basic writing.

I was given an ebook from Netgalley and publisher in exchange for my unbiased review.

really enjoyed this one!! I felt like the beginning was relying a bit too hard on stereotypical romance tropes to get you into things/entertain you, but I think it ended up finding it's OWN footing from about 25% on. the scenes where they are writing together, especially the steamy scenes, were soso much fun. I did not like the 3rd act conflict - I feel like I didn't have enough time to forgive Aiden even though Rosie may have. will definitely be reading from this author again!

This was the cutest romance I’ve read in a long time- feel good, spicy, kick your feet romance!!!

I cannot write to save my life but I’d sure try for Aiden.

From rivals to lovers. Slow burn. Some spice in the 2nd half of the book.

Not in My Book was ok. It wasn't great, it wasn't horrible. There were things in the plot I wasn't a fan of - lying, some fighting, some predictability.
First half was better than the second half.

Quick read too.

Thank you to NetGalley and Alcove Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

f you’re a fan of witty banter and chemistry that leaps off the page, Not in My Book by Katie Holt is a must-read! This romance had me laughing out loud with its sharp, clever dialogue and sighing at all the heartfelt moments in between. The characters are perfectly imperfect, with their hilarious back-and-forths making every chapter an absolute joy.

Katie Holt has crafted a story that’s equal parts funny and swoony, with a romance that feels so real and genuine. If you love quick-witted leads who challenge each other in the best ways, you’ll adore this book!

NOT IN MY BOOK was so much fun!

Aspiring romance novelist and grad student Rosie is forced by her professor to co-write a novel with her nemesis, Aiden, a brooding literary fiction writer.

I loved the tension, banter, and chemistry. Their personal obstacles and romantic hurdles felt real and weren’t annoying. Plus, I’m always a sucker for books about books!

There’s a chapter where they’re writing a sex scene in their book, and who knew a Google Doc could be that hot when the characters aren’t even in the same room?😅

I’ll definitely recommend this book to my romance-loving friends and look forward to more from Katie Holt.

Not in My Book by Katie Holt is a delightful enemies-to-lovers romance that captivates from the first page. The story follows Rosie, a passionate romance writer, and Aiden, a literary fiction author skeptical of happy endings, as they’re forced to collaborate on a novel blending their genres. Their journey from rivalry to romance is both witty and heartfelt, with their manuscript excerpts adding depth to their evolving relationship. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, this novel is a must-read for fans of contemporary romance. 

A slow burn Enemies to lovers done oh so well.
A Romance and yearning marathon and I was here for it .
I enjoyed the exploration of the fmcs Peruvian culture and also what it meant to be multiracial in the south.
The intimacy was done so well it had thought and care.
The conflict towards the end made it lose a star for me though but the ending was beautiful and if love to read from the author again.
Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for this ARC.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book! It was a delightful read.

I typically do not like enemies to lovers in my Contemporary Romances, but this one may have just changed my mind. Between the pacing and the banter the relationship built so naturally.

I think this is perfect for fans of RomCom movies, for fans of rivals to lovers, and for Swifties everywhere.

This book was everything and more, a love letter to hopeless romantics all over the world.

When I saw that this book had similar characteristics to The Hating Game (which i love) I immediately read it in one sitting. One of my biggest dreams is to visit New York and through this book it truly felt like I was there, walking the streets and enjoying the fall, winter and spring which was all the season the novel took place in.

Rosie Posie!!! the cutest angel ever, I felt I could relate to Rosie in may different ways. We are both english majors, lovers of romance, and hopeless romantics at heart. I love how she was so unapologetically herself while also having insecurities and doubts like every other student who sometimes feels they are not good enough. She has all the characteristics i adore in a fmc and she was just the most caring, she felt so deeply which I admired so much. I want to protect her at all costs, be her friend, and write a book together!!!

AIDEN HUNTIGTON the man that you are!! he was the perfect mix of black cat, golden retriever, and lover boy....this man was the perfect definition of down bad and a simp of a mmc that I LOVE.. I also love that he was a multifaceted character that felt deeply but was also passionate about what he wanted and went for it. I loved every second of his character even though he was so rude at the beginning!! the perfect start to enemies that truly felt like enemies, it made the lovers part so much better and you truly got to savor it.

One of my all time favorite tropes is the "it's always been you," and when I say this book executed it to perfection I could literally CRYYY!!! this book was so wonderful and fun to read. I enjoyed all the side characters, storylines, and the NYC environment itself was my favorite.

This book is now my entire personality!! The most loveable and relatable characters, this felt like a true love story.

I really enjoyed the first half of this book. I loved the rivals to lovers vibes with Rosie and Aidan - they had great banter, tension, and overall great slow burn! I also really enjoyed their dynamic and pettiness of writing each other into the book they were working on.

However, the second half really let me down.

It was all going great until the characters got together. Then it got very cheesy. Also the spice….. it felt very out of place in this book. Almost like it was copied and pasted from other books. There was a disconnect there in the way it was written that felt awkward with the rest of the book.

Then the fellowship issue. I understand lying and lack of trust but I felt both flew off the handle then neither really apologized?! It felt very unsatisfying and almost like the author forced a fight that felt out of place.

Overall, good first half and fell flat and predictable in the second.

I LOVED this so much!! This was such a cute romance read especially for book lovers! I loved getting parts of Aiden and Rosie's book throughout the chapters and seeing them fall in love! I am between a 4 and 4.5 stars! Thank you so much for the arc!

First, I want to say thank you to the Author and to NetGalley for an ARC copy of this book. I absolutely adored it and it was such a quick, fun read.

Not In My Book follows Rosie and Aiden, two classmates who have become enemies as they navigate their writing class together. Their professor quickly becomes sick of their schemes and arguing and tells them the only way they can continue with her class, is if they embark on a writing journey.. together. Rosie and Aiden must co-write a book with their two completely different personalities and reading preferences.

I loved the concept of this book! I had not read one like it before, and it was really such a cute and fun read. You get to see Aiden and Rosie's writing of their book at the end of each chapter. As things change and evolve between them, they start to learn new things about each other whilst writing their book and becomes closer than ever before. A classic enemies to lovers premise but so good because they communicate through their writing in their joint novel. When they are writing the spicy scene together.. oh lord.

This is a single POV but we do get glimpses of what Aiden is thinking and feeling from his writing. While I do enjoy dual POV more, this was a cool way of seeing tidbits of what he was thinking/feeling. This book really had it all though and will definitely pick up more from this author in the future!