This was a super cute story and kept me interested the entire time. I do think it was helpful that I read “The Taylor’s” before this because I was easily able to keep everyone straight. It may be hard to start with this book because it just jumps into it without really explaining who is who. I am curious to see what the next book is about in the series as this one focused on relationships so heavily!

If you've got a kid in your life who loves Taylor Swift and could use something like The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, this is the book for them. It was not the book for me; the amount of Taylor Swift references made me cringe horribly, and I couldn't read it with a straight face. But for a middle schooler or even a high school freshman who's big on Taylor Swift, this is a good recommendation.

The four girls that were named Taylor after Taylor Swift are now in high school and have a slew of new adventures ahead of them.

I enjoyed seeing the same four girls from The Taylors as they're a bit older with more life experience ahead of them. I could truly see the resemblance in how their personalities remained and the same but also changed a bit and that was fun to follow from book to book.

At times I found the individual girls frustrating because they weren't listening to sound reasoning from their friends and they were so boy focused but I understood where they were coming from. It's easy to get caught up in boy drama at that age.

I liked how the four girls' points of views were interwoven into the story and I thought that was done well.

Overall it was a pretty cute book that I think middle schoolers and even early high school would love.

Thank you to Scholastic and NetGalley for the ARC to review.

This is a fun read for young girls, or anyone who used to be a young girl. Heads up for Taylor Swift haters, this one is for the Swifties. A light read, with some good real life advice for young girls entering high school, to hold on to healthy friendships.
As an adult woman reading this, there were some very cheesy moments, but I think for the intended audience it will go unnoticed.

My daughter is a big Swifty, or so. I thought. The girls in these books are over the top and kind of annoying. They are all named Taylor but they give themselves different names like taytay and TS. I wanted to barf.
I appreciate Taylor Swift in her businesswoman, her lyric skills and her fun music, but obsession for some people is a lot.
If Taylor Swift is your bestie, and you look for Easter eggs in every ad that she drops, this book is for you. It is not for me.

Thank you netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

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***

Love Stories (Taylor's Version) captures the messy magic of friendship, first crushes, and finding your way in high school. Teffy, Tay, Taylor, and TS are relatable, flawed, and endearing, each facing challenges that feel authentic to teen life—from awkward crushes to the strain of growing apart. The blend of humor, drama, and emotional beats makes it easy to root for them, even when they stumble. Perfect for readers who love friendship-centered YA with a dash of romance and plenty of heart.

Unfortunately, I didn’t finish this book. But it was a really cute and fun story, suited perfect for middle graders!! The Taylor Swift mentions and parallels were so so cute.

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.