I don't know how to put in words how loved this book made me feel. I don't know to put into words how warm and trusting this book is because if I think too much about how soft this book is, I might just start crying. What a masterpiece.

When I got the email that I was approved for an e-arc of this I cheered. (Out loud, in a restaurant, heads turned.)

This is Hayley Kiyoko’s second book, and her writing style continues to mature at an impressive speed. I enjoyed this even more than I enjoyed Girls, Girls, Girls. I love a good period piece and this one firmly sits in the YA, sapphic cosy romance section. Sometimes in life you need something that's just good, sweet, fun and this book delivers.

If I had to find something to critique, it would be the third act break-up (because I don't love those) and the rush to the finish (also a romance trope that's not my favorite.) I'd also like to explore more of the political policy conflict story. (This is my petition to continue the series. I need more Dani antics! Maybe a Marigold & Ros pre-quel...)

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an eARC of this book!

Thank you, NetGalley, and the publisher for an eARC of this novel!

I will always devour anything that Hayley Kiyoko puts out. Every song, album and book! It’s not every day that your favorite artist comes out with a budding second novel that is a Lesbian version of Bridgerton. Hayley's first book was a wonderful story that was based off her hit song Girls Like Girls. I enjoyed the novel very much but one can tell it was written by someone who was new to writing. With this novel she brings an supremely excelled writing style and character development. She has came into her own as a writer and showcases she knows how to write a dang good story.

This was such a sweet romance story. I loved seeing this world where queer couples could be together and get married, because so often we see stories where discrimination is the central conflict, so this is just very refreshing and nice. I also do appreciate that the author acknowledges the realistic struggles that they would still face through gender inequality. The romance was great, Ivy and Freya were adorable. I will say though that the story did get a bit stagnant for a while, but that may just be due to my personal preferences of lots of drama in stories. This is a great story for people who love a simple cute romance!!

I think this book probably works better if you don't know much about Hayley and Becca, because I could not stop focusing on how much this is clearly just a Jane Austen-esq AU of their relationship. Otherwise my only real complaint is that the end of the book was super rushed - I don't think using time jumps to solve relationship hurdles is a satisfying way to complete an arc.

I loved this book. Hayley’s first book was good but this book was great. Very impressive for a sophomore book.

The characters were well developed and the story was enjoyable to read. I liked the time period that she’s writing about. And there was a nice balance between the past with some modern language sprinkled in.

A great novel by Hayley Kiyoko. Definitely worth the read.

An ARC was provided by St Martin’s Press - Wednesday Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I am not a big romance reader but I enjoyed this a lot. It very much gave bridgerton but sapphic and I ate it up

First and foremost, thank you to Hayley Kiyoko and St. Martin's Press & Wednesday Books for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

To be completely honest, this was a confusing book for me to rate-- and I really needed to be understanding of the YA nature of the book. Kiyoko offers a lovely, sapphic, YA romance set in a time where you hardly see it represented. She gives us a "What if?" situation, something so dear to me. I enjoyed this one more than her last, and I had a genuinely good time reading the book.

The characters were great; Freya, her sisters, and Ivy were all fun to read, which is incredibly important to me. The settings were light and playful, and the book is just a good time. That said, the ending, just like for Kiyoko's last book, is abrupt. It just feels like the main conflict, leading to a third-act breakup, was not explored in the way it ought to have been. In the span of 50 pages or, like, seven chapters, the pacing seems off and whilst that seems like enough time to properly have communication, the 40th chapter is set two months later, and the 42nd chapter jumps another year into the future. And the political subplot was just vague towards the end even if it was a large part of the main conflict of the novel; I think it would have been a better and more through experience if the story had addressed what all it brought up!

That said, I long for more period pieces that create "What if?" situations in literature; for fans of Bridgerton indeed. Where There's Room For Us is a fun YA romance novel with a context that is unfamiliar to me and genuinely an enjoyable read.

A great book that tells the tale of two ladies falling in love in a more queer accepting Victorian era world. The story does a good job showing how even in an “accepting” world people can struggle coming out to themselves and others, as well as showing how women are constantly put at a disadvantage to males, and how even “accepting” people can have stigmatized views. Overall a very well told story, I just noticed some parts I wish were more fleshed out.

I was very impressed by this book. The characters and their relationships with one another are so well fleshed out, I felt as if I was a part of the Tallon sisters myself.

As well, I loved that the book explored the importance of living for oneself. Freya made such great changes throughout the story towards finding herself and it was wonderful to witness her blossom.

As far as the love story between Ivy and Freya, it was well done (though a little insta-lovey). There was a significant amount of pining and some sneaking around, making their romance sweet and enjoyable to read.

However, the love between Freya and her sisters was, in my opinion, even more impactful than Ivy and Freya's story. You get to know each of the sisters and their hopes, dreams, fears, etc, and you see how deeply they care for and support one another. It made me long to have sisters of my own.

The other supporting characters such as Prescott, Nadine, TK, etc were also nicely written and welcome additions to the story.

One thing I noted in reading this book was that there were a few storylines that felt unresolved. For instance the vote, visiting Ivy's mother, Claire and Portia, etc. There seems to be a lot of ways the world of this book can still evolve beyond Freya and Ivy's tale, and I would personally love to read any further stories set there. Regardless however, this book as it stands is full of charm and a delight to read. 4.8/5 stars rounded up.

I was really between a 3 and a 4 for this one, but ultimately it deserves the round up. This is Hayley Kiyoko’s second book, and personally I enjoyed this book more than her first. I’m not usually a period piece girlie, but I think Kiyoko set up a really cool AU and I loved exploring it and seeing the similarities of our world inside of it. There are some areas of the book that I felt fell short, but ultimately it is a well put together book and I did really like it!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC!

4.5 ⭐️ rounded up to 5. I had to double check that this was a YA and while there is no spice, I didn’t feel like I was reading a YA historical romance and I loved that.

I absolutely loved the storyline and I’m not sure if it is loosely based on the author and her girlfriend’s story( Hayley was originally set up with her Gf’s sister and her gf had never dated a girl). I loved Freya and Ivy together and loved seeing the sisterhood of the Tallon sisters. This is the first novel by Hayley Kiyoko that I’ve read and I hope she writes more!

Where There Is Room For Us is beautifully written and I loved how poetry was woven into the storyline.

The only thing I found myself questioning is how fast things were wrapped up. The “conflict” that instigated the third act break up, shouldn’t have been that big of an issue. I don’t like that ultimately someone else telling Freya the same thing Ivy told her, is what got Freya to believe and forgive Ivy. I either think there should’ve been more to them getting back with each other or have the “conflict” solved chapters before it actually was. I do also feel like we don’t get a resolution with Freya’s dad. We hear a little about his letters with Prescott but that’s all that we get. I would’ve liked a little more of how their relationship was mended or not mended.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me ti read the ARC!

I wholly admit to being a sucker for plots and romance just like this one. Touching, full of the warm feels, and super lovely! Absolutely recommend Where There's Room For Us.

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a ARC in exchange for an honest review.

While I appreciate the subtle nods to works like Bridgerton, Pride and Prejudice, and Little Women, I at first felt very overwhelmed by the amount of characters introduced in the first chapter. However, this was a great story.

Where There's Room For Us reimagines historical England as a place where queerness is largely accepted, but misogyny still lives large. Freya Tallon is the second daughter of a noble family who has always thought she favors men, but after meeting Ivy Yada-Lovell, the sister of the new American viscount next door, she begins to realize that maybe she has neglected her own dreams and desires in favor of going along with what her family expects of her. Freya and Ivy's love story is not without its challenges, but I appreciated that the central difficulty was not their queerness, but the fact that sapphic couples could not inherit or pass down titles and the family pressures that come with being one of the few sisters who "favor men" rather than (or in addition to) women.

Overall I liked the premise of Where There's Room For Us, with the political challenges of misogyny and the ways that "fathers of daughters" can still perpetuate that misogyny despite claiming to love and support their daughters. I related to Freya as one of many sisters and how hard it can be to really understand yourself when there is so much expected of you. However, I really struggled with the style and quality of writing, and I felt like some story lines were left dangling and not brought to a satisfying conclusion.

Thanks to NetGalley and SMP for an eARC of this book!

This is a modern take on a Bridgerton-esque love story. I enjoy Hayley as a person and what she stands for in pushing for acceptance, and this books falls right into line with her strong beliefs. Very cool book. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books for a copy of this book for an honest review.

First of all the cover is gorgeous and belongs on everyone's shelf for that
But also the story is wonderful. Freya and Ivy are amazing, they contrast and compliment each other perfectly. I adore finding good, more cozy (or also lower stake) sapphic books to add to my shelf. Especially books that don't follow some of the over done angst plot lines! The tension in this story was exciting and kept me reading well past when I should've been sleeping, and the sweet fluff throughout was giggle worthy. The yearning? 10/10, Hozier worthy.

Thank you to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book early.

Where There’s Room For Us follows Ivy, an American poet who moves to England when her brother unexpectedly becomes a viscount, and Freya, the young lady who lives next door in a reimagined Victorian England where queer love is more accepted.

This book was so sweet! I loved the way Freya and Ivy’s first meeting was described and the way both Freya and Ivy described falling in love with each other. I just couldn’t get enough of the way they yearned for each other despite everything. I also loved Freya’s siblings and all of her interactions with them, especially Dani. Her character was so full of life and such a great foil to Freya’s quieter nature. Ivy’s brother was also a great character and I really enjoyed the scenes he was in.

My main compliant is that the side plots weren’t quite as fleshed out as Ivy and Freya’s story, which was the tiniest bit disappointing because I really enjoyed them! There were also a few character name inconstancies (Ivy’s maid and the Host) but hopefully these will be corrected before the book is published. But overall, this was such a beautiful book and I can’t wait to read it again once it officially comes out.

Thank you Wednesday Books and NetGalley again for the chance to read this early.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5.