Major #TaylorSwift vibes with this one. A songwriter, America’s sweetheart, red lips and blasts every break up in a hit song. Remy goes on tour with her as a substitute drummer and soon learns there is more to her than what the public thinks they actually know.
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If you want a fictionalized spin on Tswift check this out.
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Thank you #sourcebookscasa and #NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is a story about writing love songs & making the choices they tell you not to.

I can definitely see how this would work for some readers, and if you’re someone who lives & breathes for a certain blonde songwriter… you may love this! I struggled to connect to the characters, and the miscommunication trope isn’t my personal favorite- so it just didn’t quite work for me.

Thank you so much Netgalley & Sourcebooks Casablanca for the eArc!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the start of this book, but after a little while it lost my interest and I never finished. I couldn't get into the characters and their relationships. I would have like to see more character development for all the characters.

This was a basic love story. The book is a cute love story about two people coming together under extraordinary circumstances. The book is a simple love story, and readers looking for that will not be disappointed.

Vivi and Remy. I loved them! I was very impressed with the ease at which I read this book. Quick read and feel good plot. I enjoyed the ending, every girl loves a big display of affection to win her back!

⚠️TW: Alcohol and Drug Addiction

When global superstar Vivi Young’s drummer breaks his arm just before a major tour, drummer Remy Young is called upon to replace him. This means temporarily leaving his brother and their band behind but also means a significant payout that Remy simply cannot say no to. After a tour bus mix up, Remy and Vivi spend close time together where Remy realizes she is not the relationship crazed pop star the media seemingly always paints her out to be. After their initial interaction, Vivi asks Remy if he could help her write a song to which he agrees eager to spend more time with her. As their relationship develops, events are made public that threaten to ruin everything they have fought to protect.

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This was a sweet romance that is written in Remy’s singular POV. Vivi heavily reminds me of Taylor Swift so if there are any Swifities out there, this one is for you! It was hard for me to connect to the romance between these two. This romance also discussed some more serious subjects such as the situation with Remy and his brother Val’s parents extreme religious views and the illness of their sister Mercy who still remains with their parents. I wish we got some more depth on background and character development on Vivi specifically some more insight on how she came to be where she is now. I was not the biggest fan of Remy’s brother Val or especially Val’s girlfriend Celeste but I really did enjoy the development of the relationship between the two brothers rather that Remy and Vivi’s relationship. A part of me really wished this one had a little more steam, however it was a cute celebrity romance and I really enjoyed the setting. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for an eARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This book is now available to purchase!

Six Ways to Write a Love Letter is basically Taylor Swift fan fic, which is fine. The story follows our main character Vivi Swan, who has a penchant for writing songs about her many many exes, and Remy Young, the guy who ends up replacing her injured drummer on world tour.

I think the most interesting part about the book was learning the story was going to be told solely from Remy’s POV, bold but interesting choice! I actually liked seeing how things unfolded from the male perspective, but it does color your opinion of Vivi, and not always in a good way. I think her POV would have helped me like and connect with her character a bit more tbh.

Other than that the book was just ok... Just your average romcom. It was a solid read and kept my attention, so I can't complain too much. Just overall wasn't really up my alley.

Thanks Netgalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the arc!

Thank you for the opportunity to review this new novel.

I love Taylor Swift so this could have been a home run but it wasn't. It was too slow for me and it didn't feel like a romance. There was too many heavy issues for that. When you expect something and get something else, it can easily end up being a disappointment.

Six Ways to Write a Love Letter is a wonderful read.

With well thought out characters and beautiful writing, this book is a deep and sensitive story of
friendship, family, love and so much more. The author manages to capture the essence of opening up and forming a connection - through creation, music and passion within the whirlwind and plastic world of the music industry, giving us a magical glimpse behind the curtain, under the makeup and straight into the heart of these characters, in an almost cinematic way.

Six Ways to Write a Love Letter is unapologetic Taylor Swift fan fiction in romance novel form. The female main character, Vivi Swan, is an internationally known pop star who is tall, blond, and constantly wears bright red lipstick. The book takes place mostly during her tour, where our male main character, Remy, has been pulled in to play drums because of a last minute broken arm.

Six Ways to Write a Love Letter is told totally from Remy’s point of view. This in and of itself makes it unique in the romance novel world, where most books with heterosexual couples are told from the point of view of the female main character or a combination of the two. This was interesting to me in two ways. First, I felt that the story was relying a lot on the reader’s knowledge of pop stars to fill in any blanks in Vivi’s character. The author didn’t have to spend a lot of time focusing on the negative press women pop stars get (and why that might be a motivation for the character) because nearly everybody is already aware that is something that happens. The second was that I found myself wondering a lot about what was going through Vivi’s head – she was an enigma in the way that some male main characters tend to be – and it was a very interesting swap.

Contrast this with several flashbacks about Remy’s past, and the reader has a lot of details about why Remy is the way he is, and very few about Vivi. And this is why I think the narration works, honestly. Remy is a bit of an open book. He is who he is – steadfast and loyal, it even makes sense that he’s a drummer, because he’s so even keeled. He doesn’t have the same level of fame that Vivi has to contend with, either. However, Vivi, being who she is, has a lot of emotional shields up, in any relationship she has, and it works very well to have the reader discover her along with Remy.

Like I’ve maybe made clear, Six Ways to Write a Love Letter worked for me. Remy and Vivi’s relationship blossoming from a working relationship to a more emotional, intimate one progressed in a way that felt very real. The story is very readable, and it pulled me in from the beginning. One quibble I have was that the ending wrapped up relatively tidily, and I do feel that the conflict was fairly predictable. The grand romantic gesture at the end is adorable, though.

Overall, I would recommend Six Ways to Write a Love Letter. It is different and it actually stuck with me after I finished (and not in a bad way). It’s a little hard to describe – it’s not light and fluffy, but it’s also not dark, either. It’s a beautifully written story with depth and I liked the balance of drama, sweet relationship development and song writing. If you’re into late night phone calls where the couple falls asleep on the phone, “nobody can know” type relationships, and some forced proximity a la tour bus, definitely check this one out.

Content notes: Remy and Val grew up isolated in a very religious household and there are some flashbacks to their childhood, Val had a drug addiction and spent time in rehab

It's been a minute since I last read a sweet romance and this one hit all the right spots for me!

I personally have a soft spot for books that read like fanfiction, so the Taylor Swift-inspired MC was what first drew me to this book. I have to say, however, that not only she's not a MC (more like a love interest), but she also doesn't resemble the real-life singer all that much—and these were all positives of the story for me.
Having the story solely told through the guy's POV was a very interesting and uncommon choice, and one I really liked. My favorite part of the book was his relationship with his brother and the little snippets of their past—Val was my favorite character and having those "then" glimpses left me wanting a story solely about what they went through together. I'm partial to characters working through past trauma but, despite Remy having a heavy history, it never felt gratuitous nor did it bring the tone of the story down.

I just wish we had gotten to know Vivi better. I feel like we ended the book not too far from where we started, not really getting to know her as a real, fleshed-out person. But I still think the romance between her and Remy was believable and very, very cute.

My sincere thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book and give my unbiased opinion of it in the following review.

Vivi is a superstar. After her drummer gets injured just as she is starting a major worldwide tour, Remy is hired to fill in on the US leg of the tour. Remy and his brother have their own band and are really close due to growing up in a difficult home where they had each other's backs. Vivi's life is crazy because of the level of her fame. She is constantly on edge. When she and Remy get stuck together on a bus, they start talking and he starts helping her with her new single. They come to appreciate each other more and more as they spend time together.

I was pleasantly surprised by this story. I am not that familiar with Taylor Swift, but I know enough about her that I recognize her in the character of Vivi. The progression of Vivi and Remy's relationship was interesting. I have no idea if things are really like that for a superstar. If so, I don't know that the money is worth it even though some of the privileges are pretty sweet. I could appreciate Remy's frustration with Vivi. I was frustrated too! The ending was cute with a super satisfying grand gesture. I truly enjoyed this book.

2.5 stars
A famous singer and the drummer on her tour starts off fun enough but soon turns into a fairly predictable story that you soon come to realize is based on a real singer and her list of exes. It had some moments but it couldn't hold my attention often even though I made it through to the end.
Thanks Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book and offer my honest opinion.

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝑵𝒆𝒕𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑪𝑬𝑩𝑶𝑶𝑲𝑺 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒂 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒚.


This is a difficult review for me because I enjoyed it, but I also wanted more and wish the book was much greater. However, I believe the book is appropriate for what it is.

First and foremost, the story. I didn't expect the story to be angsty and melodramatic, but the fact that it was made me happy, and I enjoyed every bit of the outcome of events. I also won't forget that this was a Taylor Swift-inspired story, which also moved me.

I liked how the story didn't just focus on the romance and entertainment, but also on the back story and the sad and sensitive topics that Remy and Val's past and their drive to achieve their dream and be free of their toxic community.

I didn't want to delve into this section because I might end up stating spoilers, so expect these sections to be sensitive and relevant in the story because the story was told from Remy's point of view, which I also wish we got another pov from Val and of course our heroine Vivi, and the fact that it wasn't made me feel incomplete.

Long story short on the plot; as for Vivi's or the entertainment section, both the back story and this one were a roller coaster. The stereotype, judgments, and Vivi's lack of trusted people and privacy were really sad, and looking back and relating it to Taylor Swift, I couldn't help but feel sad and annoyed because those evil paparazzi and gossip things irritate me, as do those judgemental people.

I adored the characters and empathized with them greatly. Val, Remy, and Vivi. These characters were well written, and the author did a good job of giving them a decent amount of spotlight that would make the readers, or should I say me, like them.

Overall, this was a good book that I enjoyed. As much as I want to talk about this book, I'm afraid I'll end up giving spoilers. I just wish it had a dual point of view, which many of those who have read it have hoped for- it would have been great for the book- and I would say, I would have enjoyed it more. Nonetheless, this was a good book.

Jackson Pearce has been one of my favorite YA authors since I began book blogging many years ago, so when I saw she had her first adult book coming out, I was very excited. Friends, this book did not disappoint. With a female main character clearly inspired by Taylor Swift, I fell hard for the unexpected romance between Vivi Swan and her tour drummer Remy Young. The book follows their unlikely connection and growing feelings over the course of a world tour, amidst the chaos of a pop star who works very hard to control her image despite the swarms of paparazzi and gossip bloggers eager for a scoop.

SIX WAYS TO WRITE A LOVE LETTER is packed with so much emotion, both the growing bond between Remy and Vivi, as well as the relationship between Remy and his brother Val, who are bonded through much more than just brotherhood. These characters and their stories hooked me fast, and I just loved seeing the growth and arc of their stories unfold.

Very surprised this was from Remy's POV. From the cover you wouldn't expect that. It was a nice surprise. I loved the flashbacks with Remy and Val as they navigated their childhood and trauma. I think I just didn't understand the relationship with Remy and Vivi, I didn't get that connection. I did enjoy all the other relationships much more in the book as they grew. Val and Celeste, Val and Remy, and ultimately Remy's relationship with himself. I loved being inside Remy's mind and all the insights to tour life of a pop star.

A cute celebrity romance based off of the one and only T Swift?!?! SAY LESS

This book was literally a t swift fan fiction novel and I have to say it was actually pretty good! It was unique in that this was told from the hero’s POV which I enjoyed. Remi was definitely my favorite character because of this. But I do wish we had been able to read Vivi's POV. I always find it hard to relate to characters when you can’t see where they are coming from. And seeing as the author wanted the readers to sympathize with Vivi and what she was going through, I felt like I wasn't able to do that.

Overall I just wish there was a better focus on Remi and Vivi’s love story rather than the music aspect. But it was a sweet book and I’ll definitely be recommending it!!

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks for an ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Six Ways to Write a Love Letter took me by surprise - and in a good way.
The entire book is written in the 3rd person male protagonist POV; we never get the female protagonist's POV - and that is entirely OK.

Remy is a session drummer who ends up playing on tour for the biggest female Pop Star on the planet - Vivi Swan {the similarities to Taylor Swift did not go unnoticed}. But this is more than a big star falls for "lowly band member" on tour story. There is a great back story involving Remy and his brother Val - who is also a talented musician.
This is not your average fluffy, fun rom com - this well written novel is so much more than that.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and to Jackson Pearce for an advance copy in exchange for my honest review. This one "hit the shelves" yesterday (7/5/2022) and is available for purchase.

Six Ways to Write a Love Letter by Jackson Pearce was a really fun read. I had no idea this book was inspired by Taylor Swift and after learning that you can definitely see Taylor in all aspects of this story. It was an easy read, with some humor and a decent plot. However, the over all story at times was dry and lack luster. I'd still recommend as the "Swifties" will love it. Also, have Taylor Swift music playing in the background for a little more enjoyment!

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is a really engaging read, which follows some expected paths in the rock star on tour route, but also creates a bubble of intimacy which is fun, if a little illicit!

Remy and his brother, Val, are a close team along with Val's girlfriend, Celeste – they share a house and perform in their band together. Then Remy gets an offer to fill in on drums for a tour of a pop star, Vivi Swan. Needing the money as much as the opportunity, Remy decides he should go, even if his brother is skeptical as to the value of the experience.

As we follow his adventures, we also get snippets of how the men grew up and got to L.A. in the first place, and we also see how Celeste and Val move on in their lives without Remy sharing the apartment with them – I thought the parallels were really smoothly and carefully written and worked very well.

As to the budding romance with the cut off/protected Vivi, well that is complicated in a whole other world way, and Remy is both naive and worldly in his approach to being with her. He is definitely the one who has very little support, and as it turns out that which he believes he has is maybe not what he had hoped. Trust is a difficult concept in this world, and the hurts from their childhood are not diminished in this scenario either.

An easy, light, and perfect for a summer's day read.