Witty and heartfelt. The banter crackles and the writing is sharp, funny, and full of clever nods to rom com classics. Delivers the swoon.
Many thanks to Atria and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion

This was such a cute book. I loved getting to know the characters, including the secondary characters/other guests. This would be Perfect for a cozy winter read.

I have no notes for Any Trope but You. It was the perfect laugh-out-loud rom com. After finishing it, I immediately told my smutty book that we must read it!

Thank you to Victoria Lavine, Atria Books, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this one!! I thought it was so well done - very entertaining and sweet!! Definitely recommend!

This was a very fun read! It made me want to go on a cozy cabin vacation. I loved all the tropes that came up, and I loved how vulnerable Margot was able to grow to be with Forrest. I loved how Forrest was so steady for her, and got her to believe in love. Very sweet!

this was SO cute!! I thought Margo and Forrest had fantastic character depth! Kinda cheesy at times, but a very cute read!

I really enjoyed this! I thought it was a funny/thoughtful way to incorporate all the tropes and not make them feel too cheesy (since they are called out). I loved Forrest and how they fit together.

I was surprised by Savannah’s growth, but it was a nice arc for a side character (and will ultimately lead to them having a more normal, healthier relationship).

I understood the third act drama (his dad’s health) testing their relationship but I hated that they broke up. He’s too smart for that - and I hate that he gave up the grant. And why did it take 2 months for them to rekindle :(

Margot Bradley, a bestselling romance author with a secret cynicism toward happy endings, gets publicly outed for writing “anti-HEA” bonus content. With her career in freefall and her chronically ill sister to support, she flees to a remote Alaskan resort to write a murder mystery. But Margot’s new project takes a backseat when she meets Forrest Wakefield, the grumpy resort proprietor with a tragic past and a disarming smile. As Margot's life starts to resemble the very tropes she’s always mocked, she must decide if love is just fiction or her unexpected plot twist.

Tropes
* Grumpy x Sunshine
* Forced proximity
* Remote small town (in Alaska)
* Fish out of water
* The writer/main character falls for a 'real' love story
* Found family
* Redemption arc
* Caretaking
* Second chances (at love and life)

Victoria Lavine’s debut is everything a romcom lover could want: smart, self-aware, and brimming with heart. Margot is a heroine you’ll root for, flaws and all, and her emotional growth mirrors her changing outlook on love in the most satisfying way. Forrest is the perfect foil: guarded, grounded, and quietly swoony. Their banter is sharp, their connection slow-burn and satisfying, and the backdrop, a snowy Alaskan lodge, is pure escapist delight. What sets this apart is how well it critiques and celebrates romance tropes in equal measure. Whether you’re a reader tired of the same old clichés or someone who lives for every single one, Any Trope but You will make you laugh, ache, and believe in love again.

I adored this heartfelt, hilarious debut! Margot’s fall-from-grace and rom-com-in-disguise Alaskan escape made for such a clever premise, and Forrest is the rare MMC who’s both dreamy and deeply human. Their banter sparkled, the slow-burn romance hit just right, and the supporting characters—especially Margot’s sister Savannah—were unforgettable. Her letters had me tearing up more than once.

Yes, some sentences ran long, but I didn’t mind slowing down to savor all the humor and heart. The setting was stunning, the tropes were perfectly played, and the emotional payoff was everything. A gorgeous story about reinvention, resilience, and believing in love again. Can’t wait to see what Victoria Lavine writes next!

This was such a cute and easy read! It was my first time reading a book by this author and I'll def be on the lookout for more!

Margot, a celebrated romance author who no longer believes in her primary subject matter, escapes to rural Alaska after her private Happily Never After file gets released. She's been dropped by her publisher, and her fans have abandoned her.

Enter Forrest. The proprietor of the Alaska lodge she escaped to who happens to also be a medical doctor and premier breast cancer researcher with a heart of gold who returned to Alaska to take care of his father after a hiking accident. Is he too good to be true though?

Any Trope but You was a cute 'trying their hardest not to love each other' to HEA romance! I really enjoyed their story and plan to read Victoria Lavine's future releases.

I loved this book. I will say, the entire hacking and stuff was weird and random and didn't seem to have much to do with the story except as the impetus for getting Margot to leave town. We find out they were caught, but the whole reasoning for doing so and such, seemed kinda thrown in there. Unless I totally missed something!

Besides that... this book was swoony. I love romances with underlying serious moments or backstory. It adds a layer of emotional depth to the romance, beyond just having chemistry. Both Margot and Forrest have dealt with being caregivers and loss and even being pulled away from their work when they didn't want to be. They were able to build a relationship off of having a deeper understanding of the other. 

The romance story tropes popping up through the story were hilarious. It was just a perfect way to help with developing the romance.

4.5 stars. Fallen from grace romance author x grumpy genius wilderness man. Dual POV and super fun.

I loooved this! It’s funny though, because if my favorite romance author had secret alternate endings to all of her books, I’d still love it lol.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my advanced digital copy!

Thank you to Atria Books and to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an advanced copy of this book. Any Trope But You follows romance author Margot Bradley as she travels to a remote corner of Alaska to write a murder mystery after being shunned by the romance community for secretly writing more realistic not so happy endings to her famous books. She does this because she does not believe in love herself but of course she meets Mr. Right as soon as she lands in Alaska.

This book was cute. Its meant to be a light (or maybe not quite so light) criticism of the genre in which it sits and in that regard it works. The man she meets running the remote lodge in Alaska is the embodiment of every trope in the book. However, there are times when that premise goes just a bit too far and the descriptions and Margot's disbelief go from funny and charming to repetitive. The ending of the book (while at least slightly more realistic than most romance novels) is wrapped up a little too quickly and a little too neatly. I think it could have used a few more pages to breathe at the end.

Overall, this was a 3.5 star book for me. It was cute and I enjoyed it, just could have been executed better. But very promising for a debut!!!

I really wanted to love this one, but I was not a fan. I really couldn’t get into the plot line and it was lackluster for me. In addition formatting on neck galley was really difficult to read this in three out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing me with a digital arc of this book.

Any Trope but You is, at its core, exactly what you expect it to be. A cozy romance set amidst the backdrop of snowy cabins and beautiful hikes with a hot and brooding innkeeper. And when I picked up this book, that's what I was expecting to get out of this. As I've said so many times before, romance is not my genre... like at all. But this surprised me quite a bit. I have never read a book where two characters seem more perfect for each other. They understood the trauma and pain the other faced in ways that no one would have been able to unless they experienced similar issues. The way the two main characters slowly opened up to each other and began to trust the other and themselves again was heartwarming. I found myself giggling and kicking my feet to this stupidly cute romcom. I know, the thought disgusts me too. I genuinely recommend this book to any and all romance lovers... and even those skeptical of romance. 5/5 stars.

Any Trope but You by Victoria Lavine is a charming, witty romp through the world of romantic clichés—only to cleverly subvert every single one. With endearing characters, sharp dialogue, and a cozy small-town setting, Lavine delivers a fresh, feel-good story perfect for fans of self-aware rom-coms. The protagonist’s resistance to traditional tropes adds layers of humor and heart as she unexpectedly finds herself living out the very narratives she mocks. It’s a delightful, meta love story that knows exactly what it’s doing—and does it well. A must-read for anyone who loves romance but craves something smart and unexpected.

3.5⭐️

Any Trope But You” by Victoria LaVine follows Margot, a romance author canceled for not believing in happy endings. She escapes to Alaska to save her career and unexpectedly falls for Forrest, a charming local. A fun, trope-filled story about self-discovery and unexpected love.
It was a light, fast-paced read and I enjoyed this book!

If you’re in the mood for a breezy romance with a fun twist on familiar tropes, this one is worth picking up.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest and fair review.

A delightful contemporary romance that cleverly plays with familiar tropes while delivering a fresh narrative. The story follows a romance writer grappling with her own love life, which adds depth and relatability to the characters. Lavine's witty banter and heartfelt moments create a perfect balance, making it an enjoyable read. The chemistry between the characters are palpable, and the exploration of love and creativity is both engaging and thought-provoking. The overall charm and humor of the book make it a standout. Highly recommend for anyone who loves a good romance with a twist!

It’s a Meh for me. I enjoyed this one for the most part. But I wanted something more. It just felt like it was missing something.

Margot is an author that got hacked and the reader exposed so personal things. In turn her sister Savannah has booked her an Alaska Bush getaway to write her book (and also maybe find out that true love is still out there). But Savannah has written her letters and to get the letter she has to complete different activities.
Forrest a doctor who ends up back home to help talk care/become his father’s caretaker. And help run his business.

I was rooting for Margot and Forrest to find their happy ever after.