Yes, all the tropes and chemistry and unrequited love and dual POV!!

I love how Trap and Jo were trying to get Forrest and Margot out of their comfort zones. The love of a parent is always endearing. Margot has such a jaded outlook, and I loved seeing what happened that made her feel like that. Forrest is absolutely brilliant, and not just booksmart. He is a cinnamon roll wrapped up in flannel lumberjack. Swoon!

ALL THE TROPES ALL THE FEELS

I really liked the premise of this book, however I was disappointed at the pace of character development. I liked the tie-ins with the different tropes, however going from Happily Never After to Insta-Love is inconsistent. I wish the reader had gotten to know Margot as a person and not just in the frame of a woman scorned, a love-hater, and then love-at-first-sight.

Any Trope But You is a delightful and clever romance that embraces classic rom-com tropes while still managing to feel completely fresh. The novel follows Margot, a romance author, and Forest, a former doctor, who are thrown together in a forced proximity, small-town setting.

The book’s greatest strength is its sharp, witty banter and the undeniable sizzling chemistry between the two main characters. Their interactions are genuinely fun and will have you laughing out loud. The author, Victoria Levine, has a talent for crafting a story that is both self-aware and full of heart, playfully nodding at familiar clichés while giving readers characters who feel real and emotionally complex.

While some of the plot points might be a bit predictable, the novel’s humor, emotional depth, and slow-burn romance make it a truly engaging read. It’s a perfect pick for fans of enemies-to-lovers and forced proximity, and its cozy setting and charming side characters (including some great animals) add to its appeal. If you're looking for a lighthearted and heartfelt story that delivers on both humor and feels, this book is a must-read.

Any Trope But You was a charming and entertaining read that kept me smiling throughout. I really appreciated how the story played with familiar romantic comedy tropes while still feeling fresh and witty, and the banter between the main characters felt genuine and fun. Some plot points were a bit predictable for me, but the humor and heart made up for it, keeping me engaged from start to finish. Overall, it was a delightful, lighthearted read that I thoroughly enjoyed.

4.5 stars

This debut romance had everything I love — enemies to lovers, forced proximity, one sleeping bag, and a cozy small-town Alaskan setting. Margot, a cancelled romance author hoping to switch to the mystery genre, and Forest, a former doctor helping run his family’s wilderness resort, have sizzling chemistry and shared emotional depth. The banter was sharp, the humor on point, and the spice delivered. Even the third-act breakup didn’t bother me — that’s how good it was! I loved the side characters (especially the animals) and can’t wait to read more from this author! Highly recommend this one, especially if you like the following:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Fish out of water
- Small Town
- One Sleeping Bag
Thank you Atria Books for this ARC!

This was such a cute read! The story follows Margot, a famous romance author who goes into hiding after her private journals leak — revealing her belief that happily-ever-afters aren’t real. Suddenly she’s stuck at a remote retreat in Alaska… and snowed in with none other than Forrest, a man who could have walked straight off the pages of one of her novels.

I loved the enemies-to-lovers tension between Margot and Forrest. Their banter, push-and-pull, and undeniable chemistry not only made sparks fly but also pushed Margot along her journey of redemption. Watching her growth alongside their romance was so satisfying.

I listened to the audiobook and really enjoyed the dual narration! While the story leaned more toward Margot’s POV, it was great to hear both perspectives and get a fuller picture of their relationship.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this eARC. All opinions are my own.

This was an enjoyable reading experience.

Any Trope But You is an absolute delight from start to finish! Victoria Levine takes all the best rom-com elements we know and love, flips them on their head, and still delivers a story that feels both fresh and heartwarming. The banter between the main characters had me laughing out loud, and their chemistry kept me turning the pages late into the night.

What I loved most is how self-aware and clever the writing is. Its playfully nods at romance clichés while giving us characters who feel real, vulnerable, and easy to root for. By the end, I wasn’t just smiling, I was already wishing for a reread.

If you love witty dialogue, slow-burn romance, and a story that doesn’t take itself too seriously while still hitting you in the feels, this book is a must-read. I am bummed Victoria Levine doesn't have a huge backlist for me to dive into, but she has officially earned a spot on my auto-buy list! And honestly, if any of my favorite authors had a HNA file, I would LOVE to read it.

Margot is a romance writer who doesn’t believe in happily ever afters but writes about them. She gets canceled for reasons. She goes to Alaska and meets Forest. They have an instant attraction but she’s a no-to-love girl and he’s an I-don’t-have-time-for-this guy. Irritation and attraction ensues. This was definitely a fun romance, but it is steamy so while I would recommend it, I probably will not add it to our school library. Thanks to NetGalley for the ebook to preview.

This debut story was absolutely breathtaking! I wish I could bottle up all the feels I had while reading the story of Margot and Forrest...
We meet Margot who's a romance author, but hits a bit of a set back and stops believing in her Happily Ever Afters. Her sister sends her to Alaska to help her "rediscover" herself. But while away...she never intended to live out every trope she's ever written about. Cue in the *delectable* Forrest.
Does she find herself again? You'll have to read this one yourself. The supporting cast was so much fun, I couldn't honestly put it down! This was one of my most favorite reads so far this year - a great tribute to every romance reader out there! I can't wait to see more from this new author!!
♡Ohhh - did I mention it has one tent trope?!

Your typical romantic comedy. I liked it enough to keep reading! What I like most about this one, was the setting and the atmosphere!!

I thought this was a cute debut! I loved the setting and found the main character a little hard to root for. It took me a bit to get through this one but I would check out other books from her!

I tried this and it wasn’t bad but it just wasn’t holding my attention. I think maybe it just wasn’t the right time since I was trying to read this to catch up on some old galleys, maybe I’ll come back and try again in the future.

Thank you to Atria Books and Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Really cute story. Perfect for a cozy winter read.

What do you do when your writing career is tanking? Go on an Alaskan get away and fall for the hunky Alaskan man running the resort. Lots of funny moments, likable characters, and it brought lots of heat!

This was super cute, I instantly connected to Margot and Forrest, the characters were well written and believable, and the Alaskan backdrop and her romance novelist back story was a new take on a standard rom-com novel. Will be looking out for more from this author.

Thank you Atria for my copy of what will be one of my fave romances of 2025!

OH. MY. HEART. This book had it all .The tropes, the banter, the feels, the chemistry, the SWOON…I ate it up! I was hooked from the very first page and stayed charmed until the grand gesture ending. The characters felt so REAL and her writing so witty and fun. There are some heavier topics (grief, caregiving) that were handled with care and I thought added to the overall plot in a way that increased my emotional investment in the story.

Unfortunately I did end up DNFing this book. I tried to read it a few times and it just did not speak to me, It could 100% be me as I have been in a reading slump all summer. I will try reading this book again later in this year and come back and update.
Thank you to net gallery for the ARC.

I thought this was an amazing debut. I was hooked from the very beginning. I loved the character growth in both Forrest & Margot. They seemed like real, raw people to me. I couldn't stop reading once I started!

This was a like, not a love for me. I loved the premise -- shunned romance author escapes to Alaska to try her hand at writing a mystery -- but I didn't feel the chemistry between Margot and Forrest. I did love Margot's relationship with her sister Savannah. I also appreciated that the author portrayed chronic illness with a lot of care and attention for both the individual experiencing the illness and their caretaker.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

I really enjoyed this book about a bestselling romance author who gets cancelled when she’s outed for not really believing in happily ever afters. Her sister exiles her to a wilderness resort in Alaska, where she plans to buckle down and write a murder mystery while steering clear of the internet. But naturally, she falls in love instead. It was a fun read and I loved the way the main characters brought out the best in each other. I also loved loved loved the quote that I overlaid on this photo. Romance is such a beautiful genre and so meaningful.