Liv and Ransom are former child-star best friends who haven’t spoken in 14 years and are brought back together for a reunion episode of their show. They’re forced to revisit their friendship, and possibly one-sided unrequited love. I found myself rooting for Liv and Ransom (despite how annoyed I was by his name..what?) and wanting to see how their story unfolded. Each chapter was split up by a celebrity news update that also kept the plot lines moving, which I found very fun!

This book absolutely reminded of cuddling up and rooting for Pacey and Joey of Dawson's Creek. In a day of reboots, this book tells the story of the original and the reunion with stunning weaving. An absolute joy to read about falling in love again.'

Thank you Atria Books and Net galley for the ARC. I had high hopes for this book after seeing so many positive reviews. This book wasn’t for me- it was a bit slow and I couldn’t finish it.

I really liked this one! An adorable second chance romance that I couldn’t get enough of. Swoon worthy and full of the cutest moments. Excellent job!

Thank you Atria Books and Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

4/5 stars from me, Bookish Bree

I could not put this book down! I was absolutely *swooning* over Ransom Joel from the first words he spoke and Liv's character is extremely likable. If you grew up watching sitcoms and teen dramas, you are going to love this book! Kayla Olsen does such an amazing job writing realistic characters that have depth. It's hard not to love this great cast of characters, too. This is one of my new favorite romances!

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

This was a really cute book. Very well written with a great storyline, it felt very nostalgic and reminded me of the shows I liked to watch as a kid / young adult. The romance was sweet and the inner cast of characters was fun! This brings me to my one main complaint… there are SO many characters that are irrelevant to the story and they are all given crazy names and I’m expected to just remember them. When I first started reading, I found myself confused about who was who and who they knew it was just a little chaotic trying to get to the main story. Other than that, I really enjoyed it!

Absolutely yes! I really enjoyed reading this novel. The characters were fun, it held my interest, and provided an escape from reality. I would definitely recommend!

This book in 3 words: Darling. Intriguing. Delightful.

Liv and Ransom reconnect after their hit teen show, Girl on the Verge, gets a reunion special and possible reboot. Getting the cast together, as adults, after they spent so much of their adolescence together proves both rewarding and problematic. What will happen on set?

A great example of a book pulling you in right from the opening pages. The Reunion is a wonderful compilation of friends to lovers and second chance romance. I'm also really enjoying anything that dabbles with celebrities, so this book hit the spot.

Mostly character driven, Olson crafts 2 loveable characters that I couldn't get enough. Liv and Ransom are easy to root for and exciting enough to keep your attention up until the last page. There's also endearing side characters, which complete the literal cast, and keep the plot interesting. I also loved the mixed media aspect. The interviews and blogs throughout the chapters introduce another layer to the story that works in the best way.

This book will have you laughing, crying (if you're like me), and craving a rewatch of one of your favorite teen shows. Perfect for fans of One Tree Hill, Dawson's Creek, and The OC. I enjoyed it and could see myself rereading in the future.

I received an early copy in exchange for an honest review. I'll post my review closer to the publication date.

I love friend to lovers tropes it's a fun one to read and these were estranged for a long time and met up again the love story was so much fun to read

If you like heartwarming, friends to estranged to lovers stories, then The Reunion is the book for you!

Kayla Olson writes a lovely story about Liv and Ransom, once teens on a hit TV show turned estranged adults meeting again at the much-anticipated reunion for their show. Once they see one another again, sparks fly.

The Reunion is a great second chance at love story that is sure to please fans of love. It gets a 3.5/5 for me. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review The Reunion. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was a perfect little Love story! I love the friends to lover tropes and the past love interest becomes the love of your life trope. This one was super cute. Reminded me of my fave 90’s sitcoms….this actually would make a cute Netflix special.

The Reunion was a cute read I’d recommend for anyone who loves pop culture and a cute love story! Some parts did feel a little dragged on and I wish Ransom was a little more developed/back story to make you really, really root for him. Overall recommend!

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria for the ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.
And this is why I don't usually read "Hollywood" stories. I was hoping this was a Gilmore-Girls-Rory-and-Jess get together in real life type of story. Sadly, not even close. There was not a single character in this book that I liked. No chemistry between Liv and Ransom. I just didn't care what happened to any of them. I really should have DNF'd it and saved myself the time. Lots of good reviews on Goodreads so I'm definitely in the minority.

A sweet second chance romance under the glare of Hollywood lights. The Reunion brings back Liv and Ransom to a reunion of their teen show, Girl on the Verge. They had a budding romance but lost it and lost track of each other. The chemistry is still bubbling and now may be the time for them at long last.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Child stars turned best friends turned acquaintances-at-best come together for the reunion of their incredibly popular TV show called "Girl on the Verge" 16 years after it's final season. Kind of like a Saved By The Bell or Friends reunion but better.

3.5 stars!

Plot Summary:

"Girl on the Verge" was a ground-breaking teen drama that was beyond its time and broke records like no other. Made up of a cast of young newbies to Hollywood, the cast grew up with each other and was filled with strong friendships, rivalries and blossoming love.

The main characters of the show are played by Liv Latimer and Ransom Joel (a name that made me burst out laughing - and yeah, that's his real name), who become best friends while on the show with a possibility of something more.

When the show ends on a cliffhanger (what kind of torture) about whether Liv's character will stay behind in her town with the love of her life or move onto greener pastures - heartbroken fans are left wondering for 14 years what choice she must have made.

They're not the only heartbroken ones. Liv and Ransom, on the verge of being something more, take a completely different direction and remain friends instead. When they reunite, sparks fly once again.

Review:

Tropes in The Reunion:
- Second chance romance
- Friends to lovers
- Hollywood drama
- Professional rivalries
- Miscommunication

I really loved the premise of this story! The drama and intrigue of having a second chance romance set in Hollywood? Yeah - that sounded like drama tenfold.

The characters were fantastic and my favourite part of the entire book. Both Ransom and Liv were so easy to root for! Everytime I thought 'this is it - they're gonna get together again', the author was diabolical and kept me waiting.

I enjoyed Liv's POV on her relationship with the industry and Ransom. You can tell that she's nervous about joining a big named show again after working on indie projects for so long but she's so graceful and poised in the limelight. When she's on her own or with her close friends, she falls apart and lets herself feel. And boy does she still feel *very* strongly about Ransom Joel.

Ransom also came off so strong with his interest in Liv (which I think has some drawbacks I'll discuss later) and that was so refreshing. There was no cat and mouse to leave Liv stumbling - Ransom was showing up with twinkling eyes, compliments and enough blushes for our heroine to know what's up. The pain and regrets that come later are very difficult for both, but that undercurrent of passion stayed throughout.

And Ford and Bre! Two side characters that I absolutely loved and felt were great supports to the main characters and comedic relief to the story as a whole. I almost wish there was an extra chapter or epilogue about them. It felt like there was a potential something for them on the horizon.

The Hollywood drama was really fun to keep up with as well! The author did a great job of intercepting the chapters with gossip rag articles and blog posts. The drama of production, directors, cast and crew and the pressure of the public eye really made the story for me. It kept me and the characters on our toes with no idea about what would change for these celebrities with each plot development.

My main problem with the book is that we got to spend very little time with Ransom and Liv as a couple. The build up was pretty good but when they finally tipped over into officially together territory, their dynamic went a little flat. I find their duo very cute and their initial chemistry was fantastic and held so much promise. It just felt like there was more telling us they had feelings compared to showing us they had feelings and why.

Primarily, I wish we got flashbacks to when they were first together on the show - when they were best friends falling in love. The start of their relationship felt a little hollow without the discussions about their past at the beginning of their reunion or even throughout when they're falling in love again. I think it would have added another level to the romantic build up over all. It picks up again at the end when they come back together but then we don't get to see them get comfortable and grow as a confidently in love couple.

Overall, this was a really quick and fun read! I enjoyed the main cast of characters and a lot and the messiness of Hollywood from the perspective of these actors. This would be a fantastic movie - if there are production houses out there interested.

Thank you so much to Simon & Schuster Canada, Atria Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Liv was a popular teenage star but she retreated to her own private worldafter the death of her father and the betrayal of Ransom her real life best friend/on-screen love interest. Fast forward 20 years later... The original cast is invited back for a reunion special. Liv and Ransom become friends and more...

Love Liv and Ransom. Amazing chemistry. Love their relationship. Very sweet and fun book. No angst or big major drama. A quick fun rom-com.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

If you love a good friends to lovers or second chance romance this is for you. I also love a good Hollywood read and this one checked my box. Liv and ransom used to be bffs when they were originally on a teen drama together. The show is going to have a reunion now which makes them all have to reunite again and rekindle their old flame!!

Great read. The romance between Liv and Ransom alongside Duke and Honor kept me wanting to read more to find out how both relationships ended.

Reviewed for NetGalley:

Liv, a former child star, returns to her roots with the reunion tour and reboot of her famous show, Girl on the Verge. Her former costar, Ransom, was her best friend years ago and her first love, but towards the end of the show, they fell apart.

Liv now is returning to the spotlight and wondering if she can return to what she used to have with Ransom.

The characters were enjoyable and believable, even in the realm of Hollywood.

A decent read.

This reminded me of so much of Christina Lauren’s Twice in a Lifetime in the best of ways: teenage crush, first love (unconsummated, in this case), entertainment industry setting, mature love and relationship, plus great writing and all the feels.

Liv Latimer, teen star of the fictional hit television series, Girl on the Verge, took a hiatus from acting then made some excellent independent film choices. It’s been fifteen years since the six year run of the coming of age series concluded, and the producers are getting the band back together for a reunion special that just might lead to a series reboot, which Liv has mixed feelings about. She also has mixed–but strong–feelings about Ransom Joel, the romantic lead and her former BFF. They haven’t spoken beyond a few exchanges since he told her that he was never going to keep a girlfriend if they didn’t tone down her friendship, and she graciously backed off, secretly in love with him, never considering it might have been his subtle plea for a declaration of feelings from her.

Seeing one another again as adults is both comforting and exhilarating. The friendship doesn’t skip a beat, while the romance has a slower but still perfectly paced rhythm. There is plenty of drama, humor and angst around the relationship and the other actors, and the Hollywood setting is fleshed out pretty well with behind the scenes details of managing a very public life. Liv’s relationship with her slightly star-struck assistant is a nice bonus (and might have the bones for a strong star-falls-for-civilian sequel).

I received a free advance reader’s review copy of #TheReunion from #NetGalley.