Great story and a great cover to go with it.
This was a great rom com feel good book. I truly enjoyed it and will be checking out more books from this author!

Any Trope but You by Victoria Lavine is a fun, tongue-in-cheek nod to romance novels and their many well-known tropes and cliches. The main character, Margot, is a disgraced romance author who has been cancelled after a document is leaked that shows she doesn't actually believe in her Happily Ever After endings she writes in her books. She lives with and cares for her chronically ill sister, who gifts Margot with a six week stay in Alaska to write her next book, which is going to be a murder mystery since her romance fans are so angry with her. Upon arrival in Alaska, cue all of the romance tropes beginning with a hot lumberjack named Forrest (yes, really) and continuing on with forced proximity, only one bed, enemies to lovers, and more.

The thing I love about this book is that it is funny while also having real emotional depth. Both main characters are caretakers of their loved ones and put their family members' needs before their own, creating an impossible situation for a Happily Ever After for them. Will Margot finish the new book? Will her fans ever forgive her? Will Forrest ever return to his research? Read this slow=burn rom-com to find out if they get their HEA!

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the chance to read and review this wonderful book!

Reading a book by a new author is both exciting and scary. You hope to find a new author to add to your “favorites” collection yet all the while waiting to see if they will make the cut.

Any Trope but You definitely made the cut! Within the first few chapters I was invested in Margo, her life imploding and her sister shipping her off to Alaska to regroup and reinvent herself. A romance writer, Margo has begun to lose hope in happily ever after. Now, she only believes in happily never after. One livestream podcast, one person who exposes Margo’s secret happily never after file and her life implodes and she has no idea what to do.

Margo’s sister ships her off to Alaska to regroup and reinvent herself. From the moment Margo lands in Alaska every book trope imaginable presents itself in some way - even romance - and Margo cannot believe this is her life. Everything she was trying to distance from herself is suddenly right in front of her with no escape.

Then, there is Forrest, who radiates “leave me alone” vibes. Margo is not impressed especially when she discovers he is holding precious letters from her. In order for Margo to receive a letter, she is required to complete one excursion a week. As Margo seems to resign to what she must do, she discovers more of herself and she discovers that while Forrest has a rough exterior, he also shows caring, comfort and even worry during situations involving her.

I was so engrossed in each trope appearing, Margo and Forrest and everything else that I was at the end before I knew it. There is so much more to this book, but I cannot spoil it - read the book! I recommend you add it to your TBR pile right now!

Huge thanks to Atria Books for ebook ARC via NetGalley.

This delightful novel is about a romance writer who doesn’t believe in Happily Ever Afters. After her Happily Never After list is exposed, she fears her writing career is over. She decides to switch genres and her sister books her an extended trip to Alaska to work on her new book. Hijinks ensue from her first meeting of the handsome proprietor at where she’s staying in Alaska.

I really loved the banter between all the characters. Aside from the ending feeling very rushed to me, I thoroughly enjoyed this debut novel.

*Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

Daaaaang Victoria Lavine, what a ride. And a debut too!? I should've known that I was in for a wild one when it kicks off with a romance author's Google Drive getting hacked, revealing an incredibly dour "happily never after" fanfic and her beige granny panties to the internet. I cackled. And the narrators really kept up the humor throughout this emotional book.

And the tropes, THE TROPES! Caretaking, meddling siblings, book within a book, one tent, galore! (TBH I'm still not sure where that tent went). I loved how reluctant Margot and Forrest were to admit their feelings for one another, especially given their sizzling chemistry. But what I loved more about this story was the focus on caring for their loved ones and how (at times) it took away from their own lives. It was really food for thought about priorities. And also I really want to read the Alaska mystery book??

Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with an e-ARC for an honest review!

For the first couple of chapters, I wasn't sure if I could get into this book. By the end, I fell in love with the characters and the good, cheesy romance vibes. If you have ever gone camping or backpacking unprepared (maybe that's a unique experience for me), then you will find yourself cackling at Margot's inexperience. This book hits a million rom-com tropes, but in the best cheesy way. Margot and Savannah's relationship is so precious, and I loved their sisterly connection and dynamic. The idea of love for your family and an older sister sacrificing it all for her younger sister made me cry.

Forrest is the perfect leading male in a rom-com and sees Margot in a sweet way that shows he sees her and all she sacrificed for her family.

Yes, there were unrealistic moments. Yes, Margot is a bit of a valley girl. Yes, it ends almost too perfectly. But, like Savannah said, romance novels help us feel hope again, even when we are in our hardest times. They are realistic in that they remind us there is always something to look forward to.

Oh, what a cozy read!!

First of all, thank you to Victoria Lavine, Net Galley and Atria Books for the eARC of Any Trope But You.

Any Trope But You follows Margot, a romance writer who recently fell from grace after her private “Happily Never After” doc was shared with the world. Her fans feel betrayed, her sister who looks up to her in every way is shocked, and Margot feels lost in more ways than one. In desperate need of a change of scenery and maybe even a change of genre, Margot heads to Alaska, where she runs into romance tropes at every turn, including the rock hard abs and dazzling green eyed tropes named Forrest. The pair try to fight their growing feelings — each for their own reason — but can’t deny they feel drawn to one another. Do they give into their “happy right now?” Or do they have what it takes for a true HEA?

I’ve been on deadline for a really amazing project and while it is incredibly exciting to be so close to the first finish line marker, it means that most of my life has revolved around work and all things my project, so reading for leisure has definitely been on the back burner.

If you are in the same boat and are itching for a heartfelt, trope filled laugh loud, fast paced rom com, Any Trope But You is definitely your golden ticket. The banter, the incredible scenery, the ornery cast of characters, the pining, the nuances of being a caretaker, the “f$&k it” moment — there is truly not a mark missed here. I especially enjoyed watching Margot and Forrest work through their struggles with grief and how it’s shaped them as people. Lavine tackles that grief in a way that is sensitive, but also as her characters say about love, shines a light on the parts of themselves that need healing.

(Also, that is single handedly one of my favorite lines in the book)

4 CHARS 🤣 IYKYK

Doctor Mountain Daddy meets Romance Author? Say less! This one had me kicking my feet & laughing pretty much the whole way through. Would have given this a 5 star if not for the crazy rushed ending & the ridiculous amounts of Taylor Swift references. It’s every other new romance release now & I was over it months ago.

Fantastic debut! I hope we get a second book about Savannah though, she was a delight!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

What a cute read!! Margot and Forrest are straight out of a rom-com. This book incorporates so many romance tropes, but in a cohesive and fun way. I love the opposing personalities—a snarky FMC trying to find herself and a grumpy (but gushy inside) MMC devoted to his family. If you’re looking for a light, fun, rom-com read, this is the book for you!

I loved the snowy Alaska setting! It made the book feel cozy and warmed my heart. It was a little wild that almost every single romance trope was used, but it somehow worked and it book was very cute!

4.5 ⭐️
This was such a cute romance and I enjoyed that the FMC was a romance author, so she calls out that the MMC embodies different romance tropes in a “of course he does, *eyeroll*” way. This reads like a love letter to romance readers - it’s a love story with all the favorite tropes, but also explores the relationship between a romance author and her fans. I also loved the relationship between Margot and Savannah and the letters she gets while at the lodge. I was laughing out loud throughout the whole book and definitely recommend this to any romance readers. Thank you NetGalley and Atria for the ARC!

Adorable! This was such an endearing story and the ironic romance-trope tie ins were hysterical.

A superbly unique plot of the remote Alaska wilderness and the characters commonality being care takers - I felt this was done exceptionally well. Not to mention how funny our characters were too! It was cozy and funny with the right amount of personal and romantic growth.

I really loved the selflessness of our main characters and their duty to their loved ones.

I would’ve loved an epilogue though because I felt like Forrest’s research was pivotal and it would’ve been great seeing how that landed.

Thank you to Atria Books, NetGalley and Victoria Levine for an e-ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.

A cozy, snowy delight with just the right mix of heart, humor, and healing. Margot, a jaded romance author turned accidental murder-mystery writer, is the kind of flawed, funny heroine you can’t help but root for. Her banter with Forrest (the grumpy, secretly soft resort owner) was spot-on, and the Alaska setting added such a charming, slightly chaotic vibe. I loved how the story leaned into rom-com tropes while still feeling fresh and emotionally real. It was a little predictable at times, but honestly, that just added to the comfort-read appeal. Perfect for anyone who loves a romance with a dash of wilderness and a lot of heart.

This was cute. Loved the setting and the main characters. Loved the use of all the romance tropes- that was done really well. I didn’t enjoy how much foul language was used- it almost didn’t seem to fit the characters. It was much spicier than expected as well.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for review.

This romance novel is a dream! I loved this so much. This is the story of Margot, a romance writer who is canceled, and her retreat to an Alaskan lodge to figure out the next step in her career. She leaves behind a sister with autoimmune disease, and bonds with the hot son of the lodge's owner, who also is chronically ill. Margot and Forrest are a great couple, with a few very spicy scenes, and their story is told wonderfully. I enjoyed that the author would resolve issues quickly and quietly, usually a chapter or so after the conflict - I'm not explaining it well but the writing felt fresh. This is a must-read for any fans of Emily Henry, Carley Fortune, and the like.

This book had so much potential. From the chronic illness rep, to the romance writer, background, to the travel aspect, to it being set in Alaska. However it just didn't do it for me. First of all, it got so many things about Alaska wrong and that just really bothered me. I did enjoy the different activities it showed in Alaska and how it used Alaska as its own character but if you're going to do that you need to do it properly. The chronic illness rep was done carefully. However, I think it was too cheesy for me and I also am not a fan at all of the enemies to lover trope and that just didn't do it for me at all.

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC copy I'm exchange for an honest review as always, all words are my own.

When Margot a famous best selling romance writer is caught with a list of happily never afters. Her fans try to cancel her. She decides she's done with romance and will write murder mysteries. Her sister books her stay in Alaska to write her new manuscript and maybe discover her hidden strength. She meets the Resorts grumpy son Forrest.

This book helped break my reading slump. The words hooked me and it kept myself interested in continuing reading. It's spicy and I loved all the different romance tropes. I really enjoyed this romance. I can't wait to see what else the author writes.

The title alone had me interested in reading "Any Trope but You" by Victoria Lavine.

I rate this book a 4.25 ⭐️ and 2 🌶️

If you like: rom-com, forced proximity, dislike to lovers, chromic illness and caretaker reps, only one tent, and Alaskan/wilderness adventure setting then I would recommend this story.


What I loved about this book:
-First off all I love how our FMC Margot is a famous romance author but she herself does not believe in HEA. - Also I like how we get a glimpse/insight in her world.

-This book is so funny! I absolutely rom-coms and I would say that this one had me laughing out loud.

- This story has heart- it some parts I can relate to both Margot and Forrest who both are dealing with taking care of their family members.

I can't wait to read more from Victoria- this was such a good read!

3 stars – Rom-com meets murder mystery… sort of.

Any Trope But You is a cheeky, trope-packed debut with a delightfully meta premise: a disillusioned romance author, an Alaskan resort, and a hunky former cancer researcher turned lodge host. Yes, you read that correctly—and yes, it’s exactly as quirky as it sounds.

Margot Bradley has lost her publisher, her fans, and possibly her mind, after her secret stash of Happily Never After endings goes public. Cue the scandal. Cue the sister booking a writing retreat. Cue the grumpy-but-hot doctor, a rogue moose, and a setting straight out of a Hallmark writer’s fever dream. This book leans all the way into its setup, daring you to try and keep a straight face through snowbound hijinks and slow-burning flirtation.

The banter is fun, the Alaska vibes are strong, and Margot’s inner dialogue is one part snark, two parts existential crisis. I loved the idea of a romance author trying to write a murder mystery while essentially living out a rom-com—but somewhere along the way, the book started juggling too many tropes without committing fully to any of them. The pacing wobbles, the murder mystery thread is more of a decorative ribbon, and some of the emotional beats felt rushed or unresolved.

Still, Margot and Forrest have charm, especially in quieter moments. And the exploration of grief, caregiving, and creative burnout adds depth to what could’ve easily been a gimmicky premise. This debut didn’t sweep me off my feet, but I’m glad I got to check into this frozen little chaos-lodge for a while.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC! Looking forward to seeing what this author does next.

Any trope but you by Victoria Levine

⭐ 4.5
🌶️ 1.5
🥵 Spicy chapters: 17, 21, 26
📚 Tropes/Themes: all the tropes 🤣: forced proximity, doctor x author, one tent, he takes care of her, found family, he falls first and harder, praise, snowed in, enemies to Lovers
👀 Dual POV 1st person
🧠 Triggers: mentions of terminal illness and parental death, autoimmune rep, chronic illness
🛍️ Available: now

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That's it. That's the review.

Jkjk but this book is hilarious and heartwarming and I love it. And honestly I really enjoyed how the tropes were over the top. I think if book had been a little less self aware it would have been annoying but it worked so well here.

Other rambling, disconnected thoughts on the story that I can't really make into a coherent review at the moment lol:
-I enjoy how they both are "writers", and secretly read each other's work
-The letters so just perfect, I don't know if technically this is that an epistolary trope or not but I just loved watching Margot discover herself through her sister's eyes.
-At the core the story is about sacrifice, I think, and who we sacrifice for versus who sacrifices for us
-The ending was obvious, but I still swooned hard

And finally.

One of the big themes in this book is the effect Margot's actions have on the romance book community, which got me to thinking.

It's interesting the expectations we put on celebs/famous people as if they were some sort of authority on [insert subject here] based solely on their celeb status. Even though there are books that have affected me deeply I just....I can't give over that kind of emotional control to a stranger.

Maybe my little heart is just blackened and shriveled because if this situation played out IRL with one of my fave authors I'd probably just shrug and say whatevs, you do you. 🤣