This is a cute tween book, directed to a very specific demographic: Young, Taylor Swift lovers.

There are 4 girls named Taylor, each with nicknames. It was a little much as an adult reading the book but I think it's great for a young girl with a Taylor Swift obsession.

I loved the shout out to Bon Iver, local musician to me!

They girls have a fun little group chat at the end of each chapter.

Definitely a good middle grade book for lovers of Taylor!

Thank you to NetGalley and Scholastic for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I really enjoyed this story, but I really like YA stories set in high school. Four friends named Taylor, after Taylor Swift, are entering their freshman year of high school. Tay hopes to join the cheer squad, TS wants to become a soccer star, Taylor dreams of becoming class president, and Teffy wants to continue writing her song lyrics. They've been fast friends since fifth grade, but high school will test those boundaries as they get involved in different activities, and, of course, meet some new boys.

The girls go through some of the understandable difficulties associated with young love, and the Taylor Swift lyrics and references are nice throughout. It was a cute, breezy, early HS romance story, with an emphasis on the power of friendship. The girls are likable, you're rooting for them to succeed, and I think overall it's super fun. I think younger girls who love Taylor Swift will REALLY enjoy this story.

If you read the sister book that gives the origin story for the four Taylors, this series will initially be a little confusing, as the first book takes place towards the end of the Eras tour, while the girls are in 5th grade. The first book in the series, however, picks up with the girls starting their freshman year in high school (meaning, we are now in the future? But Taylor hasn’t released any new music?). Once you move past that, the book’s plot, like its sister book, is somewhat obvious (both authors admit in their comments that they were given very quick deadlines). From the first book, it was pretty clear that Teffy would develop a crush on Liam, the boy next door whose bedroom window lines up with hers, allowing them to communicate via whiteboard messages at night. The cliff-hanger ending, however, will leave you eagerly awaiting the next book in the series. This book is more adult than the previous one, as there is an older boy engaging in make-out sessions and drinking alcohol, however, it is all pretty mild (the boy doesn’t seem to push the girls too far beyond what they are comfortable or ready for). The cliff-hanger ending, however, will leave you eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.

Thank you to Scholastic for the ARC.
This is the story of four very different Taylors who have been friends since fifth grade and are now entering high school We have shy Teffy who is crushing on a boy named Liam, TS, who wants to make the soccer team, Tay is a cheerleader, and Taylor Perez wants to be student body president. High school brings different challenges for each of them: crushes, disappointments, and they are growing up. With all this going on, will the girls remain friends throughout high school?

I will be buying multiple copies of this because it is going to fly off the shelves since it's a quick read, it's written for tweens and teens (not librarians), and of course, most of the girls love Taylor Swift.

This is a surefire winner!

This was an incredible book, and I loved it so much! After having just recently read "The Taylors", the book where Teffy, Tay, TS, and Taylor were all 5th graders, I thought this was a great transition to when they all started high school. The story was so fun to read, and I loved how each character matured and grew throughout the book! Overall, great read!

Taylor, Tay, Teffy and TS are four girls all named Taylor by parents who were huge Swifties, and they're Swifties themselves as well. They've been best friends for four years, but they're now starting high school and their relationships and passions are threatening to damage their friendship. Taylor is campaigning for student body president and dating an older boy, Tay is falling for the rich boy in a band who's her biology partner, Teffy is crushing on her next-door neighbor in a Romeo-and-Juliet type situation, and TS has a crush on the girl on her soccer team.

I enjoyed this book as a lighter read than I typically read. Elizabeth Eulberg once again succeeds at capturing the drama of high school and first love, and all four girls are relatable, even if you don't like boys or don't like girls. Taylor irritated me more than once with her behavior towards her other friends, but she does have character development by the end of the book. The four girls were all sweet girls who you wanted to root for and didn't want to see hurt.

I agree with other reviewers that the girls seemed on the younger side in this book and that it would suit for younger readers, which does make sense since the girls are freshmen in high school. They're young, but they are supposed to be. It's definitely a book by Taylor Swift fans, for Taylor Swift fans, and if you aren't a Taylor Swift fan you might not like the book very much. If, on the other hand, you really wished that Fifteen, You Belong with Me, The Tortured Poets Department or The Very First Night were books, you will probably enjoy this book quite a lot. The characters used some language that I wasn't very familiar with as a Tumblr Taylor Swift fan (I think it's Tiktok language), but they were still relatable.

Elizabeth Eulberg’s The Taylor’s Version Love Stories is an absolute hit for middle grade readers, blending friendship, self-discovery, and yes, plenty of heart, with just the right amount of Taylor Swift-inspired magic. As a children’s librarian, I’m always looking for titles that are both relatable and uplifting, and this one hit all the right notes.

Written with humor and heart, the story follows a group of tweens navigating their first crushes, changing friendships, and the rollercoaster of growing up, all through the lens of Taylor Swift’s iconic eras and lyrics. Eulberg does a fantastic job weaving in subtle references that Swifties will appreciate without alienating readers who aren’t as familiar with her music.

From a library standpoint, it’s refreshing to see a book that celebrates emotional growth and creativity, while still feeling age-appropriate and fun. The characters are diverse, kind, and realistic, and the tone strikes that perfect middle grade balance, dealing with real feelings while remaining light and hopeful. It’s a great pick for fans of The Babysitters Club graphic novels, The Cupcake Diaries, or Best Wishes by Sarah Mlynowski.

This title has major appeal for upper elementary and early middle school readers, especially those interested in pop culture, music, or the drama of friendship. I'd love to add it to our recommended reads for grades 4–6, and I'd expect it to be a frequent flyer off our shelves.

Highly recommended for classrooms, book clubs, and any kid who’s ever had a favorite song that felt like it got them.

This middle grade novel is absolutely adorable! To be honest, I don’t read much middle grade, but I am a Taylor Swift lover, and has caught my attention really quickly. I had such a fun time with all the Taylors and their various romances! I can’t wait to sell this book to all the little Swifties that come through the store

A fun story of four girls all named Taylor. They are all different and have great story lines. The drama feels realistic to a high school experienced. It has some great Taylor swift nods but you don’t have to be. A swifty to enjoy the story.

Tay. Taylor. Teffy. TS- meet the Taylors! Inseparable since middle schools, the Taylors are prepared to take on high school. Each Taylor has different goals for the next four years, but as Teffy hopes,” things won’t change too much.” Join the girls as they navigate their first year and relationships- ladies let me tell you how relatable @elizabetheulberg makes this book, it’s insane. So for my YA fans and my swifties, pick this one up in the fall and get ready to experience Taylor’s Version!

As four friends enter high school, they grapple with managing extracurriculars, homework, dating, and friendships. Each girl finds that they have to trust themselves and their squad to succeed, but sometimes that’s easier said than done.

Each of the four Taylors experiences something uniquely ~so high school~ from a gaslighting guy, to liking their best friend, to questioning if their childhood dream is actually what they want as a young adult. All the girls are extremely relatable for vastly different reasons, making the characters likable and relatable.

However, this book read far more middle grade than YA. And, while the character differences between the girls might ensure a vast array of readers will find the book relatable, the the constant reminder that none of the girls are at all alike, and that they have almost no common interests, was off-putting. The characters felt a little one-dimensional at times, existing just to juxtapose one another.

***ARC copy received from NetGallery***

Any title that gets kids reading can't be all bad and sometimes even the most passionate reader just wants to escape with something light and entertaining. Eulberg entertains with the story of four freshman BFFs, all named Taylor (with various nickname variations), each carefully chosen to represent different ethnicities, cultures and romantic preferences. Fast-moving plot follows the quartet's emotional ups and downs, dramas and triumphs. Swifties will appreciate Eulberg's many references to Swift's songs (Eulberg's bio site says she listened only to Swift music while writing the book). Published as the "sister novel" of The Taylors by Jen Calonita (also from Scholastic). Next title in Eulberg's series, "Cruel Summer", coming in January 2026. For Swifities only, but there are a lot of them out there.

This author is new to me, but I will be keeping an eye out for anything else they publish. I loved the story and the characters. The pacing of the story was great and the characters were relatable.

Love Stories was a wonderful story of friendship and growing up. The story follows four friends all named Taylor and all of the struggles and growing pains that the girls go through when entering high school. The author does a wonderful job of blending the stories of all four girls into one general story. I did have a hard time remembering, which girl was which for a few pages in the beginning of the book. This book would be a great addition to a library or a classroom as well as a middle school or high school bookshelf. As an adult reader, some of the storylines and young romance felt over the top to me. However, I realize that this type of writing and these types of books would work perfectly with our younger readers.

This book is a must for Taylor Swift fans. I compulsively read 'Love Stories (The Taylors Version #1)' because I was so consumed with the characters, the drama, and the Taylor Swift Easter eggs. There's even a nod to one of my favorite (non-Taylor) singers! The recommended age for 'Love Stories' is 12-18, but it does skew a bit young, so one should definitely feel comfortable sharing with mature middle grade readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Scholastic for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I was drawn to the book as I am an avid Taylor Swift fan and loved the cover art and premise. And as I would love to know if this would be a great teen read. I liked the references to Taylor Swift, such as the Chai Cookies, the references to eras for each girl, and the song lyrics as quotes by the characters.

I ultimately didn't finish the book (about 30%) because keeping TS/Teffy/Tay Tay/Taylor organized of who liked what and who was who was difficult with names so close. I understand the draw is they are "Taylor"s but maybe going by their last names would have been clearer and less confusing as time goes on. Up front it is fun but after a few chapters I found myself going, wait... which Taylor is this again? The evermore one? The one who talked to Liam? However, this might work better for readers who are pre-teen.

Loved the cute moment of Liam and Teffy reenacting You Belong with Me and the song titles for chapters.

There are almost too many Taylor references. Again, a younger reader might eat it up, but I can't imagine younger me being one of them.

Thank you NetGalley, Elizabeth Eulberg, and Scholastic Inc. for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I was super excited to read this one because of the gorgeous cover, but sadly it didn’t live up to my expectations…

I hate rating this one so low because I think younger readers would probably enjoy it a lot more than me. This one follows four friends, all named Taylor, who have been friends since middle school, as they enter high school. It was a little hard figuring out who was who in the beginning - each girl has a nickname, but “Teffy, Tay, Taylor, and TS” are all so similar. There are A LOT of Taylor Swift references, even a little too much for me, despite how big of a fan I am.

The plot is pretty standard for a YA novel with common high school problems. I loved the friendship between the girls and found it relatable how they started to focus on other things, which made it harder for them to keep in touch, but they found a way in the end. I think young Taylor Swift fans would really enjoy this one and that it would be a cute gift idea for fans.

This had so many nods to Taylor - from the plot, the chapter titles and references in the dialouge. It took me a little bit to keep track of which Taylor was which. I also wished I would have had access to the middle grade prequel as it seems like they referenced things in that story quite a bit. I know the students at my school that are huge Taylor fans are going to love this one. I think the ideal Target age would be 7th grade-10th grade, but anyone that is looking for a cute story and loves Taylor Swift would find things to enjoy about this book!

So the premise is a little unbelievable but it was a pretty cute story. I will say that there were SO many Taylor Swift references that it almost felt like she should be given credit for the book and maybe some royalties too because without the T-Swift presence and references there wouldn't be a ton to stand on here.
I think that the age that this was written for would enjoy it.