3.75 stars!!

honestly it was a really cozy, cute rom-com. kind of exactly what I needed at the moment. It was refreshing to read a not-badly written romance after such a long time. I loved the chemistry between the characters, the tension, the angst which is rarely seen in romance book nowadays(sadly). I loved the characters, except few times-I admit-they were a little immature and pissed me off. But I think I finished this book in a few days and it was bingeable. What I did NOT like was the third act breakup because it was SO UNECESSARY (this happens in almost every romance normal nd it pisses me off) and this book could've been easily 4 or 4.5 stars idk maybe if it were'nt for the dumb ahh third act breakup.

I love loved this one! I love the different take on the writers falling in love with each other. I love the scenes where they are writing in tandem and I can't say I've read anything like that in romance!

Rosie and Aiden's critical friend (definitely enemies) vibe at the start of this was an instant hook and ultimately, I really enjoyed this story.

But- I forgot about it twice. There are points in their story where it felt repetitive or a bit too... forced? I guess? and I'd close the book to do something else and then just forget... for weeks. I LOVED the way things came together and was so delighted to have had the chance in the end, though.

Fast, light and easy read! Enemies to lovers trope and I enjoyed the witty banter between Rose and Aiden. A little predictable but has enough depth for a good story flow.

The book has been compared to The Hating Game and Beach Read, and I can see why. It's got that enemies-to-lovers vibe with plenty of witty banter. Rosie's passion for romance and Aiden's skepticism create an interesting dynamic, especially as they pour bits of themselves into their joint project.

Overall, it's a fun read that explores the clash between different literary worlds and the unexpected connections that can form when opposites attract. If you're into contemporary romances with a meta twist, you might want to check it out.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Alcove Press through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you so much!

There are lots of romance books about writers, but this one provides a fresh outlook with lots of banter. The banter fits into the quick pace as the characters move from hating to dating.
I appreciated the layout of the novel featuring snippets from Rosie and Aiden's novel in between chapters. I enjoyed going back and forth between the two as their lives and their characters' lives bled together.

I devoured this book so fast! Katie Holt does an amazing job writing a book within a book. I really wanted to read Rosie and Aiden’s book in real life!
This book was fun and flirty yet really tender at the same time. You couldn’t help but root for the two of them!
A very quick and easy read when you need a laugh and some swoony moments to sigh over!

This is my first read by Katie Holt so I was not sure what to expect going into this story, but I was pleasantly surprised! She does a great job with the witty banter and just the overall back and forth between our two characters. The writing style is easy to read and the story is fast paced which makes it a breeze to get through without realizing it.

I suppose when the tagline is "X book" meets "X book," I should know I'm not in for a lot of originality. But one of those books was "Beach Read," which is one of my favorite romances, largely because of the exquisite banter. The banter in "Not in My Book" felt way overdone for no apparent reason, and I honestly lost respect for the characters right away and never really got it back. The spicy scenes were also really cringey to me. I was entertained because I like books about books and I did like a few of the "cowriting" elements, but overall this didn't work for me.

I read and reviewed this book as a Netgalley ARC.

Cute Rom-Com für alle, die sich mit Tee und Kuscheldecke einkuscheln wollen. Die Story an sich war echt süß, und auch der Schreibstil und die Entwicklung der Charaktere waren gut und flüssig. Mich hat es nur leider gestört, dass ich die Geschichte nicht wirklich authentisch fand. Kann aber auch daran liegen, dass ich nicht so gerne Rom-Coms lese...

Beach Read is one of my favorite books, and The Hating Game is one of my least favorites. When I saw that this book was compared to both of them, I was intrigued and worried at the same time. I loved the tension in this book, I loved the interactions between the FMC and the MMC, I loved the NYC setting, and I loved the academic element. This definitely leaned more towards Beach Read for me than The Hating Game, and I’m glad for that!

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the arc! this book was so cute 🫶🏼 i love love love books about writers and i thought this one was well done. will be recommending!

Not in My Book was such a good read!! I’m sometimes a little hesitant with rivals/dislike to lovers because I’ve read a lot of books with this trope that didn’t really expand on WHY the characters didn’t get along or the development of their relationship falls flat. Rosie and Aiden were a delight to watch move from enemies, to friends, to secret pining, to lovers. I truly enjoyed their character development and witnessing Aiden open up over time was my favorite part. My only complaint was that Rosie felt a bit immature or annoying at some points, but I still really loved this! This is a great debut and I can’t wait to see more from Katie.

Thank you to Alcove Press, NetGalley, and the author for sending me an early copy!

I really enjoyed this cute romance book. I didn’t think o would, but I feel there was good character growth. The banter could have been a little better, but over all nice quick read.

I really enjoyed this and will definitely look out for more from this author. The characters were strong and fully realized. I had some issues with the last act, which felt as though the drama was manufactured in order to give the story the correct number of beats.

A good amount of angst and feelings! I wasn’t sure if I’d like the characters at the beginning, but I did end up loving them. I enjoyed this book and look forward to more from this author!

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5 ★ Another book boyfriend I’ll be obsessing over for a very long time.🤭

This book was fun, and it was exactly what I needed. The FMC was very relatable, and the MMC was the broody/grumpy type we all love in fiction.

I love the little tidbits about Peru, and their delicious cuisine, which is one of my favorites, and the fact that I was never once bored, or annoyed with the plot. The witty banter between the main characters was top-notch and the smut was simply perfection. The MMC has a dirty mouth and I’m all for it.

The plot and the characters were hilarious, and there were so many beautiful moments that had me melting. I felt very connected with the characters and the story, and it made me daydream about living in NY.

Thank you so much @netgalley for the advanced readers copy. I enjoyed it very much, and I cannot wait to read more books by @readinromance

I loved the whole rivals to lovers setting and plus a bonus that they are both writers!! This was such a good slow burn romance filled with tension and banter. Very cute and quirky. Quite a wonderful debut for Katie Holt! Can't wait to read their next book!

Unfortunately, this book was just not for me. While I enjoyed the prose and I liked the romance, I struggled with some of the choices that the author made. First, I did not love how much of the book was focused on the story that Rosie and Aiden were writing. I wanted Rosie and Aiden's romance - not Max and Hunter. Second, I could not get over the fact that the book that they were writing was literally based on their own romance and the whole class was reading it. I was cringing with everything that they were writing. And finally, that third act was so necessary and frustrating.

I am interested in picking up more from this author as I really did like the characters - but there were just aspects of this particular book that did not work for me.

I am truly SHOCKED knowing that this is Katie’s debut novel! Not in My Book is such a treat to read! The characters, the banter, the swooning, I loved it all!!