This was such a fun easy read! I personally preferred the audiobook for this - great spice, the FMC is a romance author, and as a romance reader getting hit by every rom com trope. You can tell that this is a love letter to romance readers and you can expect most of the classic romance tropes in there.

If you’re looking for a palate cleanser between reads, or something fun and heartwarming, this is it.

Thank you Atria for my e-review copy. My opinions are my own.

Read this for:
- a romp through romance tropes
- grump/grump
- only one tent
- forced proximity
- a moose named Bullwinkle
- a romance author who has fallen out of love with love
- meddling sister

My thoughts:
This is a book that has so many romance tropes, you can't read a page without tripping over one, but it's so much fun that I just went with the flow and had a very good time with it. Margot is a much beloved romance author whose secret Happily Never After alternate endings gets leaked and she finds herself cancelled by her fans, but honestly I vibed with Margot for the majority of the book, she's a little caustic, and more than a little guarded. Being shipped off to Alaska for 6 weeks to write a mystery novel, she's thrown into a world that is vastly different to her native southern California. Forrest looks like he just walked out of one of Margot's books. Add in that he's a doctor...and taking care of his dad and the family resort business.... the story writes itself. Like I said - there are tropes so plentiful that you trip over them page by page, but its a fun ride. I love Savannah's challenge to Margot, to get out of her little comfort rut and prove to Margot that she's capable of more, and also that she's an amazing writer.

This is one that I will recommend highly, but only for those who like rom-coms.

4.5/5⭐

This was so much fun! This book really felt like a celebration of romance novels and all the tropes we love (it's in the title, after all!). Victoria Lavine really packed the tropes in and did a great job of allowing us to enjoy them while also poking affectionate fun at them along the way. (I have to say though, two people CANNOT fit in one sleeping bag comfortably, romance novel or not. 😂)

This missed the 5 star rating from me because I would loved a bit more development of their relationship, and also the writing (while mostly delightful) relied a bit too heavily on descriptive metaphors for my taste.

I definitely recommend checking this one out though, especially for romance lovers!

Let's start with what I liked: the Alaska setting, the humor, the adventures they went on, the side characters and found family aspect, the hilarious underwear scene in the beginning. There was a lot of good here! You definitely do have to suspend reality a bit to buy into the cancellation of Margot's career - I really don't think romance readers care enough about the author's private lives to cancel them for writing alternative endings? Or maybe I just don't? It seemed like a lot. But if you can do that, it's absolutely hilarious. I liked that Margot and Forrest were both caretakers, but I was very glad when the loved ones they were looking after finally told them to get their own lives. Listen to the people around you!

This book is hard for me to rate because I didn't really like Margot, and while that's not always a disqualifier for me it does make a romance hard to buy into. I loved Forrest and the side characters though, so that helped... but also made me wonder why they all liked Margot so much and why no one put her in her place. I am a sucker for an enemies to lovers book, it's my favorite trope. That being said, the "enemies" aspect in this book did feel a bit forced. Margot was mean to Forrest from the very first meeting for no reason. I kept trying to find the reason she was being so rude to him, but the only thing I could come up with was that he had a nice face? I don't think being attractive warrants how she treated him. I also noticed that once she realized she was wrong and acknowledged that she was passing judgments on him that weren't accurate, she still didn't change her ways. She just got ruder? It bothered me and I wanted someone to tell her off, but it never happened.

I know the title of the book has "Any Trope" in the title but this book had A LOT of tropes. Almost too many? I did like how the FMC was an author and called out the tropes though, it was like her way of breaking the fourth wall and acknowledging how ridiculous everything was. That part was fun!

Thank you so much for allowing me to review this ARC. I've had my eye on it for a while and I'm pleased I got a chance to read it.

Our story follows Margot, a popular (and now very jaded) romance author who takes a personal reset trip to Alaska after an embarrassing incident leaves her reeling. Soon after arriving, she meets our MC Forrest. Forrest is a walking, talking romance book boyfriend come to life. Margot quickly decides to keep far away from him and focus her own journey and goals in coming to Alaska. Forrest has his own reasons from staying away from Margot. as well. The growing attraction between them, however, becomes hard for them to ignore.

What I liked:

1.) The setting. I really like reading about stories set in Alaska (a state I have never set foot in, but am somehow fascinated by)!

2.) Dual POVs. I love hearing the internal monologue from both characters. Margot constantly referencing all the romance tropes Forrest was checking off throughout the first half was pretty hilarious. I loved how meta it was!

3.) As a person who likes to be helpful and useful to those around me (to my own detriment at times), I identified SO MUCH with the plight of both Margot and Forrest. Their similar circumstances really helped me to "buy into" their romance. It wasn't just attraction or forced proximity. They made sense as a couple. The conflict of their relationship wasn't an easy fix and the author did a good job getting that across to the reader.

What I didn't like:

1.) I like my romances on the lighter-side of spicy. I used to be all about spice and now? Not so much. I just skipped those parts. Is it a big deal for me? No. But if we're talking MY personal ideal romance, I'd prefer less spice,

2.) WAY TOO MANY J.C. and G.D. bombs. They were pretty excessive. I can deal with one or two. But there were A LOT when I was reading from Forrest's POV. Like dozens in a chapter.

Overall, I'd give this book a 3.5 star rating. If my cons list doesn't bother you, you'll probably really enjoy this book!

What a fun read! Margot is the author of several best-selling romance books, but she has a secret - she personally does not believe in "Happily Ever After." In fact, for each of her books, she has a written an alternate ending - in a file she calls the "Happily Never After," where her characters face divorce, adultery, etc. When her computer is hacked and the "Happily Never After" file is leaked to the public, her publisher drops her and her fans abandon her.

Margot's sister, Savannah, lives with her and suggests that Margot should get out of town to regroup. Savannah plans a six-week adventure in Alaska for Margot, who plans to abandon her romance writing and try her hand at a murder mystery. When Margot finds out that the "resort" that Savannah has chosen is an isolated, remote location, with no cell phone reception, she's ready to return to LA immediately, but then meets Forrest. Forrest is the son of the owner of the resort - tall, handsome, and every "romantic trope" in the book. We follow Margot's adventures as she tries to re-invent her career. But with sexy Forrest in the picture, will romance be far behind?

This was a great rom-com read that any fan of the genre with enjoy! Special thanks to the Publisher and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy of this title. Any Trope but You is available now!

Amazing Romcom Romance,

A must to include on your TBR for 2025, the chemistry is off the chart for this couple.

absolutely loved Any Trope But You! It's such a fresh and engaging take on the romance genre. The story follows Margot, a romance writer who's dealing with a career scandal after admitting she doesn't actually believe in love. To reinvent herself, she heads off to Alaska and ends up face to face with Forrest, who is basically a romance hero come to life.
The dynamic between Margot and Forrest was so much fun to read, and I appreciated how the story balanced humor, heart, and some really thoughtful moments. One thing that really stood out to me was the inclusion of Margot's sister and the representation of autoimmune illness-it added a layer of authenticity and depth that I wasn't expecting but really valued.
From the stunning Alaskan backdrop to the clever plot and well-developed characters, this book kept me hooked from start to finish. If you're into romance with a twist, this one's worth picking up.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria books for the ARC for an honest review.
I was really looking forward to reading this book however it just didn’t hit for me.
This is about a romance author who goes to Alaska to get away from her leaked happy never after she was dropped by all her fans. She went to Alaska to escape the embarrassment to a remote area where she meets Forrest who is a walking romance trope.
Margot for me was just an unlikable character that I couldn’t connect to throughout the book. I did the love she had for her sister which I loved throughout the book more.
Forrest was just a guy that I am sure every girl dreams about when reading trope romance books but I couldn’t really connect to their romance story.
The open door scenes in the book as well I wasn’t very into them.
For me unfortunately this book was not it for me but I hope other readers will enjoy!

3.75 out of 5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria books for a copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest thoughts.

I thought this book was cute. I think the concept was fun and I had fun with the mentions of tropes and the characters. I did think it was over the top and extra at times but it was still a fun time. Margot from LA and Forrest (a doctor and caretaker to his ailing father) who lives in Alaska and runs a wilderness retreat. I thought the mention of the bookstagram community was so fun.


Closed Door Modifications for others like me: 10, 17, 20, 21, 26

This book was so good! Original plot, a slow burn that had me rooting for the characters!!
I really enjoyed the comedy and the drama that was included in this story. So many great moments that had me gasping, crying and laughing.
Definitely will recommend to everyone!

This was a sweet romance novel and I loved the setting of Alaska and the outdoor scenes that came with it. That being said, I’m not a huge fan of the number of times the fmc pointed out a trope that was happening. I understand that’s she’s a romance author and that’s part of the plot/her character arc but I was not a fan of that. I also don’t like third act break ups. I think the story could have had similar events/repercussions without having the main characters break up with each other.

Spice: 🌶️🌶️

Thank you Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC!

I was not expecting to be so swept off my feet with this story, but wow, I adored this book! I loved the depth of the characters, and the story was truly so sweet. The main characters, Forrest and Margot had me rooting for them since the beginning, and I love the tongue-in-cheek way the author addressed every possible trope in the romance genre.

This is a book I'm going to buy for my shelf to keep forever. Thank you again for the ARC!

This one is hard for me to rate as I almost DNFed in the beginning. Margot starts off as such a horrible character that I honestly didn’t want to continue. If this was a single POV book I would have DNF. Thankfully it was dual POV and I wasn’t stuck in her head the whole time.

Margot is a romance writer who is on the outs after she is exposed for not believing in the HEAs she wrote and for calling her readers stupid. He sister forces her to go to a retreat in Alaska to reset and get away from everything. In the first half of the book, she comes off as very, very condescending and unlikable. She slowly becomes a less horrible person, but this is mainly from having her thoughts and actions viewed by outsiders. For example, her sister writes her weekly letters while she is in Alaska and we learn a lot about her though the letters. After the first few chapters and when Forrest was introduced the story started to get better. I enjoyed the adventures in Alaska and the lodge.

Overall, I did enjoy the book, but at times it was a bit too meta for me. Margot constantly compares every man she interacts with to romance heroes. She constantly mentions tropes as they are happening. While on one hand this fits for a disgraced romance writer on the other it gets old when she does it all the time. There are several times she just comes off as childish and stamping her foot. Forrest and Savannah really saved the story for me and helped me grow to understand Margot better.

An ok but not great read for me. Includes one of my pet peeves, mc suddenly decides to call the love interest sweetheart or darlin’ despite that behavior not being in line with what we know of their character. To me this is and always will be creepy. Something about these two main characters just didn’t work for me. The spicy bits were uncomfortable “I don’t want to hurt you” who is he Edward Cullen?

Thank you, @netgalley for this ARC.

You want to know what I loved most about this book? Every trope know to us romance readers happened. Well, not every one but a huge chunk of them. While reading, you could probably get BINGO on a trope card. So be prepared as only one bed, he falls first, so cold we have to warm each other up, miscommunication, etc. happens.

But even though you know you will be presented with tropes left and right, it doesn’t take the cuteness and romance out of this book. The characters, Margot and Forrest, are who we read about daily when we pick up our romance books but I still was invested in their problems and blooming love story.

Cute, and it made me want to go to Alaska again but not do any nature exploration.

Trope overload? Or trope perfection? You decide.

This was the perfect mix of romance to plot. I loved how her being a romance author was such a massive plot point because it truly made me laugh with every comparison.

Fluffy and cute with plenty of romance. The ending was rushed, but it was perfectly predictable. This book definitely lives up to its name.

Margot Bradley is a best selling romance author that does not believe in Happily Ever Afters. In fact, she keeps a Happily Never After journal with alternate endings for all of her beloved characters. When her HNA journal is leaked online for her readers to see, Margot goes on a 6 week long Alaskan retreat to write a new manuscript and to escape the social media storm. She is hosted by Dr. Forrest Wakefield and his father, who is cared for by Forrest after suffering a fall. Forrest introduces Margot to the Alaskan wilderness and they spend quite a bit of time and mishaps together. Forrest wasn't sure there would be room for someone to love in his life again, but everything changes when Margot walks in the door.

I loved this debut romcom!! It is a love letter to romance & romance readers. There were endless Taylor references, forced proximity in a one person tent, a moose named Bullwinkle, wonderful side characters, and moments such as ✨️we must press our bodies together or she'll get hypothermia✨️ Forrest encompasses all of the best parts of Margot's mmcs in her books. I loved how Margot had no idea what she was doing out in the wilderness and Forrest was her guide. I not expect to find the perfect romance!

Thank you NetGalley, Atria Books, and the author for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Really enjoyed this book! Loved the different angle it told and I really enjoyed the characters. A few parts I felt could have been shorted which is why I rated it 4 stars instead of 5. I know a book box is doing a special edition of this book and I cant wait to own it.