This book really was a homage to us romance readers! I couldn't put it down and found myself kicking my feet when I was reading. And a romance set in Alaska...yes please! Highly recommend!!

Dual POV, 1st person: Margot & Forrest
Rating: 5/5 (♾️/5 if I’m being totally honest)
Spice: 2.5/5 🌶️
Tropes: enemies to lovers, slow burn, one sleeping bag, hurt/comfort, snowed in - I could honestly go on and on, but one thing I love about this story is all the tropes, so I'll leave you with those.
Trigger warning: care giving of family members, past loss of a family member

Sometimes you start reading a book and you know early on that it's going to stick with you forever. That is exactly what happened with ATBY.
This is so much more than just a hilarious, witty, swoon worthy RomCom. This is a journey for both of the MCs and the reader.
I am in love with the heart and the growth these characters have.

Margot with her sister she takes care of and carries her struggles deep in her soul. Her own set backs with a HEA that she is constantly writing but never living. The incredible strength she has coupled with a massive heart that deserves someone to call her own and to take care of her for once.
<i>"How can she write romance novels if she believes love is Satan's Pyramid scheme?" </i>

Forrest with the heaviness he carries in the guilt of dealing with the loss of his mother and his father's own declining health. Not to mention the guilt of a previous relationship that has him weary of the blonde spitfire that literally throws herself at him in the cutest meet-cute featuring a moose named Bullwinkle.

To quote Forrest, the MMC of our dreams: <i>"We're two sides of the same mirror, perfect reflections of each other, unable to breach the glass."</i>
And it's so true. The way they fit each other so perfectly and understood each other even when they were trying to fight it had my heart singing. I was cheering for them from the first page.
The push and pull is so worth it in this slow burn, too. I loved their little moments, a long with their big moments. And of course the spice was spicy while still being wonderfully written and just adding to the connection between Margot & Forrest.

The supporting cast of characters also stole the show. I loved our little Alaskan group, especially Forrest's dad, Trapper, and his puppy.
But Margot's sister, Savannah, stole the show. The amount of highlighted text I have just from her page time might hold a record. Not to mention the appropriate Taylor Swift mentions.
<i> “So you were knocked on your ass. So what? Do you think Taylor Swift gave up after her recording company screwed her over? No. She started rerecording her own albums and emerged as a new woman. A better woman. And when people still tried to dim her shine? Do you think she threw in the towel? No. She slapped the world back with her Eras Tour.”</i>

I could talk forever about how much this book spoke to my soul and how much I absolutely adore it. And yes I already jumped into the author's DMs because I needed her to know I was reading during work hours and crying because I was so touched by these characters.


*ARC REVIEW*

OH EM GEE.

I have no words. Seriously. The way I loved this book. Not going to lie it took me forever to get into it, mostly because of the long chapters, but when I say I didn’t stop kicking my feet and giggling I mean it. The chemistry right from the start from Margot and Forrest had me believing in all things love. Hoping everyone can get their HEA.

The story is funny, the characters are relatable to an extent. The way all the tropes just perfectly flowed in was just everything. The spice was the perfect amount and it was just very well written.

It’s one of those books that I feel everyone should read. I enjoyed every second of it (just wished chapters were shorter 😅). All the analogies just made me cackle from cover to cover
HIGHLY recommend 🩵

Thank you NetGalley, Atria Books, and Victoria Lavine for the early access copy of Any Trope but You.

Any Trope but You is a dual point-of-view romance that follows the story of Margot and Forrest. Margot is a romance writer with a jaded view on her personal love life. When a hacker releases her Happily Never After document spilling alternative endings of her beloved novels, she experiences cancel culture first-hand. When Margot agrees to go on a six-week remote Alaskan trip that her chronically ill sister organizes to try to write her first murder mystery, she is thrust into her own trope-y romance with Dr. Forrest, who left his dream job to support his sick father and their family business.

It'll be hard to leave the Margot and Forrest universe. Victoria Lavine writes beautifully imperfect characters that are hard not to love. The climax and conflict of the story hit hard with how real and difficult the situations would be to navigate. The secondary characters (Savannah, Trapper, and Jo) are well written and can easily have their own stories that readers would love to experience.

I’m always drawn in by books about writing, publishing, reading, etc. so I was very excited to read Any Trope but You. I found the concept of this book to be interesting and I enjoyed the writing style of Victoria Lavine. This is the first book I’ve read by her and I am looking forward to reading others.

Margot is a well-known romance writer who has had her heart broken. She no longer believes in love and for every happy ending she publishes, she keeps a not so happy ending for herself. During a live video interview, the happily never after list is leaked which prompts Margot’s sister to send her on a retreat to a remote area in Alaska to write her next manuscript, a murder mystery. Margot is very hesitant because her sister has a chronic illness and Margot has always taken care of her. Nevertheless, Margot goes on the trip and there she meets the son of/owners of the resort. Forrest is a cancer research doctor who has returned home to take care of his father who now requires assistance to complete day to day tasks. Together the two learn from each other during the 6 weeks Margot spends at the resort.

Throughout the story, I appreciated that we were able to learn a lot about the side characters as they drove many points in the story. I often find that authors do not give the reason for conflicts enough attention, but that was not the case in this story. I loved Trapper and Savannah’s characters and I think they added a lot to the plot. Even though Savannah was not on the page very often, her letters were and through them we got to know her. I liked the concept of the two MC’s finding themselves after spending the past years using others as motivation to keep moving forward. The ending was a little cliche but I mean, that’s totally the point with a book called Any Trope but You and that made me love it even more because it is exactly what you would expect it to be.

Thank you to NetGalley and Victoria Lavine for an advance readers copy in exchange for a completely honest review.

it was a fun read but I didn’t connect deeply with the characters, and the pacing felt off in parts. It was cute, just not super memorable for me. Perfect for a quick, feel-good read if you don’t mind something a bit predictable.

This book is a 4 star/5 star read. I could easily recommend this o anyone looking for a cozy romcom read. My husband kept asking what i was smiling about when i was reading it. I thought it was so good. AND when i can post quotes I’m coming back to this because one line from this book is repeating in my head nonstop and i can’t stop giggling

This book was a pleasure to read! It does encompass all the tropes as the title would suggest. It's done wonderfully, you don't feel like they're all thrown at you at once.
Margot is a romance author reeling from a disastrous online interview. Her sister, Savannah, sends her to Alaska under to guise its to help her research her next book.
Forrest is the quintessential wilderness man, rough exterior, soft interior. You find him also trying to deal with things from his past.

If you love stories set in Alaska, this romance is for you.

This book does encompass all the romantic tropes as suggested in the title, and for a good reason. Our main character Margot finds herself living all the classic themes found in happily ever after stories, however believing none of them are true. The only ending in her experience is happily never after. Nothing like fresh air to change a mindset.

Margot’s sister Savannah sends her for a six week trip to a remote Alaskan resort for a reset. Off the grid, get in touch with nature on hikes and be intrigued by the handsome Forrest who works there… Margot does jump him upon the first meeting, due to a moose scare, and something stirs in them both.

Any Trope But You was a great combination of cute silly romance stuff mixed in with mature conversations about life choices, overcoming fears and taking a chance. There is surprisingly a lot of steamy scenes. Well worth the read if you are looking for something light, cozy and sexy this winter.

Thanks to Atria Books for providing me with an e-ARC of this via Netgalley.

I loved this book! I don't think I've read a book where the fmc is an author so it was nice to get that pov! I also love how she was an author who didn't believe in a traditional HEA. From the first time we met Forrest, I was obsessedddd. I loved how he acted all grumpy but he did little things to make sure Margot was taken care of. I loved the caregiver aspect where Forrest took care of his dad and Margot took care of her sister, Savannah. I loved when Savannah was on the page because I loved her personality. Their relationship reminds me so much of my relationship with my sister. Overall, this was such a good read and I can't wait to read more from Victoria Lavine!

4.5- I thought based on the title this may be cringey, but it was so much cuter than I was expecting! As a true romance girly, I enjoyed all the discussion of various romance tropes in a way that heartfelt and not overdone. The connection between the two main characters was so well done, and I was really rooting for them. I feel in real life, these characters would actually stay together forever. Heartfelt and so cute, I loved it!

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review

I had the absolute PLEASURE of reading this while on an unplugged camping trip, and let me beg you to consider doing the same. Forrest would gently but firmly encourage you, “you can do it.” Savannah, Margot’s scheming sister, would secretly cut off your cell phone service after sending you on an overnight quest in the woods. This reads like an experienced novelist, rather than a debut. I’m an absolute sucker for the writers on writing microtrope, and the hilariously skillful way that the author integrated all the romance tropes without it seeming kitschy was so enjoyable! Both Margot and Forrest’s characters were layered, realistic, and loveably struggling. Honestly, I have no notes, this was spot on for me! I’d love to read more from this author. *I would be a failure if neglected to mention that Forrest gets PERFECTLY growly and authorative in the spicy scenes.*

-writers on writing
-dual POV
-outdoorsy adventures
-she’s grumpy/hurt by love
-top notch banter

The ubiquitous enemies-to-lovers trope is one of my least favorites in romance genre, but the book synopsis was intriguing. As the title implies, this novel is chock full of every trope (cliché) imaginable – to the point that the storyline lost its sparkle through sheer repetition. I appreciate the author’s talent and her perseverance; she mentions in her acknowledgements that she underwent cancer treatment amid the creation of the book. However, this novel was not particularly satisfying for several reasons.

Despite her career imploding due to a hacker exposing her true feelings about romance novels and her devotion to her sister who has a serious chronic illness, Margot was not a sympathetic protagonist. The source of her emotional wounding became apparent as the story progressed, but I found her immature and superficial. She seemed more taken by Forrest’s title of doctor and his good looks for much of book. Their relationship appeared to be based more on being “in lust” than falling in love and bordered on obsession. Cautionary Note: there are several graphic descriptions of the couple’s intimate encounters that go on for pages.

Forrest has his own woundedness. For an accomplished research scientist – holding both an MD and a PhD – he has a colorful vocabulary and a petty streak that is displayed toward Margot and Ollie, a rival for Margot’s attention. His redeeming quality is his devotion to his ailing father. However, both Margot and Forrest are so invested in their roles as caretakers that they are blind to the unhealthy dependency they are fostering in others at the expense of their own happiness.

Overall, I was intrigued by the complexity of the storyline, but I did not find it that enjoyable for escapist reading. The star of the novel was Alaska with all its wildness and beauty.

My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.

This book was honestly everything I could want in a fun romance story. I felt like it was the perfect length. The setting and the people were so well described, I could visualize it so easily. I absolutely adore this book and when it is published, I will definitely be recommending it to my book club because I loved it that much. It was just absolutely adorable without being too much. I will not stop books praise!

Do you love enemies to lovers? Forced proximity? Wilderness? Then this is the book for you. Any Trop but You follows Margot, a romance author, as she faces a scandal in which her readers realize that she doesn't believe in love at all. When she is sent to Alaska against her wishes for some rest, relaxation, and thought, she meets Forrest, the son of the owners who is there taking care of his father. Turns out, he is basically the perfect man.
I appreciated how there was never a moment where they had a dumb fight for no real reason. They were good at communicating.

The sauna scene. I now need to go to Alaska go to this lodge and meet the love of my life because I love it I feel we all need a remote place to go.

✨BOOK REVIEW✨

Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine

HOW IN THE WORLD IS THIS A DEBUT?! The writing was superb and cozy and allowed for me to just sink into the story right away. Margot is a popular romance author who writes HEA’s but doesn’t actually believe in them. When her “alternate endings aka Happily Never After’s” file gets leaked, Margot gets cancelled and her career spirals. Margot is also a caregiver for her chronically ill sister, Savannah, and they share such a sweet bond. Savannah surprises Margot with a 6-week Alaskan getaway so she can be off the grid and away from the gigantic dumpster fire that is her career.

In Alaska, she meets Forrest who is running his family’s resort while also taking care of his dad after he had a bad accident. Let me just tell you, I loveeeee a grumpy man and Forrest DELIVERED. The snarky banter, the tension, and the multiple POV set this slow burn up so nicely. I loved the nod to the title — Margot is an expert in writing different “tropes” so the last thing she expects is to meet a guy who encompasses all of them. Definitely one of my favorite romances of the year and I already can’t wait to re-read. The push and pull between Margot and Forrest was chef’s kiss.

Read if you love:
-enemies to lovers
-snowy Alaskan setting
-romance writer FMC
-snowed in/forced proximity/one bed
-the swooniest ending
-heavy theme around sisterhood, caretaking and family relationships, and self-discovery (added SO much depth to the storyline)

All the stars! Out April 1st, huge thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books — all thoughts are my own!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a fun book to read. I enjoyed it a lot, it did take me a while to get into it. Once you do get into it you can very much enjoy the book Thanks for letting me read this book.

I ADORED this book!

If you like rom-coms but with heart and emotion, this is for you!

This story follows Margot, a romance author who writes all her books with Happily Ever Afters (HEA). She is also a caretaker to her chronically ill sister, Savannah. Margot is quite jaded due to her past relationships, so she keeps a file on her computer with Happily NEVER Afters - alternate endings to her novels because HEAs don't actually happen in real life, right?

When her secret file is leaked to her fans and publisher, therefore her reputation as an author is ruined, her sister sends her on a 6 week trip to Alaska. She takes this opportunity to get away, have adventures, and possibly write a different genre than her previously planned romance.

Upon arriving at the remote Alaskan resort, she meets Forrest, a doctor who left his job in LA to help run his family's resort while also providing care for his father. Margot experiences trope after trope after trope. Things seem too good to be true, but Margot and Forrest have more in common than they first realize. Margot starts to question if HEAs are actually possible.

This story was witty and fun while also tugging at the heart strings.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange of my honest review.

Cute book about a romance author who accidentally destroys her career and is forced by her sister to take a trip to the Alaskan wilderness to reset and find herself. While there, she meets a handsome doctor who is taking care of his dad. And then sparks fly!

This was a fun read. I loved the character development and flow of the story. At times, it was too predictable and trope-y filled with expected cliches.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.