Liv and Ransom spent their teenage years starting on the hit TV show Girl on the Verge. After 20 years the cast is back together for a reunion special and the feelings between Liv and Ransom still exist.

I loved a good teen drama growing up, and being now at an age where all the reunions for my favorite shows are starting to pop up, this book was all the nostalgic feels I could ever want. There was so much to enjoy about this one and it kept me entertained from the beginning. I loved Liv and Ransom and the back and forth of will they get back together or not? I thought the tabloid and social media posts sprinkled in between the chapters was a fun addition. And of course, I loved the behind the scenes drama of the TV show.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the advance copy.

Thank you Netgalley and Atria books for this gifted copy,

This was a fast read. Super cute and kept me engaged even though the ending was a tad predictable. I found the characters to be likeable.

Thank you, Netgalley, the author, and Atria Books for the gifted e-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

Read this book if you like: Dual POV, second chances, closed door

Honestly, this was just okay. I was really excited by the premise but was bored overall. I was hoping they would have overwhelming chemistry. I just didn't feel it. I liked it enough. I wanted more.

This was a great quick read. Ransom and Liv were childhood stars as well as best friends who ended up estranged. They reunite many years later for a reunion of their former tv show.
I loved the romance between the two, and that they got a second chance with each other. There's Hollywood showbiz, second chance romance, angst, and a happily ever after. I liked it a lot and would recommend it. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.

I was really excited about the premise of this story especially because second chance is one of my favourite tropes of all time, but I didn’t really know how I felt about the way it was executed. I just wish there was more, in regards with scenes and dialogue between Liv and Ransom. For the second chance aspect, I felt as if they had jumped back into it very quickly considering the fact that they hadn’t spoken to each other in 14 years. I wish we got more of that angst and tension that could’ve been present from them seeing each other after such a long period and having to work together again while they both had feelings for each other. Other than that, it was a quick and fun read and but I wish there was more in the romance aspect so I could’ve connected to their characters better.

THE GOOD:
A sparkling, happy, feel-good tale. Lively energy and totally addictive. Our leading lady, Liv, is effortlessly stylish and classy. You'll love being in her orbit and never once feel like she is spoiled or fake. Liv's best friend-slash-assistant, Bre, is a true delight as well. Liv becomes to the reader a genuine friend, and ends up feeling like they WERE actually fans of the fictional teen drama Girl on the Verge. All of this set against a dreamy, sun-filtered L.A. with its celebrities, gorgeous beaches, and lofty goals.

THE BAD:
I did feel like our main characters seemed like 20-something's rather than the thirty-something's they were intended to be. A bit more backstory of what Liv's and Ransom's lives were like in the intervening years would help flesh them out as more robust characters. But, to be fair, if written in that manner, it may have detracted from the sparkling verve of the tale.

THE CONCLUSION: Highly recommend for a cheery, uplifting, and fun read! Grab a copy today!

Got two chapters in and gave up because I cannot take how it's written. It is so clunky and info-dumpy that it's genuinely annoying to read.

Not gonna lie… the book was kind of just meh. Didn’t really have much angst, plot driven characters, or anything to make me go WHOA. All the drama was more “backstage” so we, as the reader, didn’t get to see or read (watch) it play out! Kind of a bummer, as the premise for this book was pretty legit - two prior costars on a show who come back together - sorta like a second chance romance in a way, but it just didn’t. Hate that! Thanks for the opportunity!

I felt that the book had a good storyline and execution but I just didn’t connect to the characters the way I would’ve wanted

This book wasn't bad by any means, but I had a hard time connecting with the main character. Not sure if having the hero's POV would have helped give the story a boost. Also, the premise for the disconnect between the two main characters 14 years previous was based on miscommunication, which don't usually do it for me. Finally, I got to the end and realized the main characters hadn't even kissed? I did enjoy the internet postings that came between chapters, and it looks like this is the author's first contemporary romance, so I would be open to reading another romance by her to try.

I enjoyed this second chance romance, it sort of reminded me of a Katherine Center esque novel. The Hollywood backdrop was fun and I liked the cast reunion setup. The angst was fairly minimal since the characters seemed to have matured since they originally starred together. The show drama was my favorite part by far. There wasn't anything wrong particularly with the romance but I didn't feel the heat as much as I wanted to between Ransom and Liv. Like it sounded good on paper but didn't translate to the book. Overall, I did like it well enough and would read more from the author. 3.5 stars.

A sweet Hollywood, second chance romance with the leads reconnecting while filming the reunion show for the TV series that made them famous. To give support characters more "screen time" while advancing the storyline, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 uniquely placed fun celebrity articles in-between chapters. Yet, there was seriousness too as the celebrities dealt with long schedules, the unknown of what's next, obsessed fans, the media, and struggling to lead normal lives.

This is a second chance romance about two former teen stars that are reuniting for a reunion episode of the show that made them famous. The premise of this gave me high hopes, but I was ultimately let down. Liv and Ransom had very little interaction throughout the first half of the book. The story mostly focused on Liv and the writing gave off the vibes that Liv was obsessed with Ransom and he had no interest in her whatsoever. There is some miscommunication at the end that bothered me and the ending felt forced and fake.

The Reunion is like a fun behind the scenes look at like a reboot of a Dawsons Creek/90210 type show but if the main characters actually like each other. It was fun and felt nostalgic as well as a nice second chance type love story between two beautiful actors. It was a fun read and I enjoyed it.

This book was fine. Nothing really wrong with it but I probably won’t remember much about it in a few weeks. I love a childhood best friend to lovers story but this one didn’t quite have the pining I wanted. It seemed too easy. Which is fine, but not super compelling. But if you’re looking for a really light, low-stakes read, I think this one would fit the bill.

A fun and easy to read novel about second chances. The novel took place in Hollywood and that was fun to read about. The characters are fun to read about and watch the story unfold of how they reconnected.

Second chance romance. Need I say more? I enjoyed these characters. I didn’t necessarily feel like there was a lot of depth to them, but they were still fun. I feel like Liv’s character came through way more than Ransoms. I just don’t feel like we got to know him the same way.

I didn’t feel like these characters were in their 30s. Based on dialogue, actions, etc. I kept thinking they were older teens.

It was a sweet book, but gave me a more YA feel. Which isn’t necessarily my genre.

A rather good read. I love the "celebrity" troupe, and this was just that but also a childhood friends to lovers sort of thing going on. I loved reading the reunion of a popular show realm. I enjoyed it, but I don't know if I'd pick it back up to reread.

Nothing to write home about, THE REUNION by Kayla Olson is a contemporary romance that I feel like I've ready one hundred and one times before.

In fact, it's not even the first romance titled "THE REUNION" that I've read this year.

Ultimately what fell flat for me was the chemistry between the two characters, and the lack of substance in the story that I felt like I was going to receive based on the description of the book. I made it to the end, but the pay-off was not as rewarding as I would have hoped.

Amazing cover. Okay book.

Liv Latimer is a famous childhood actress, and the show that made rocketed her to stardom is about to have their 20th year reunion. She hasn't seen most of her former cast mates in years (14 to be exact), especially her former best friend Ransom Joel who she was also desperately in love with during filming.

Liv and Ransom are a second chance pairing. They both secretly loved each other, but of course the other one had no idea. Thankfully this was still very low drama, because this trope can definitely lead to that. I love that it was almost love at first site again and they really picked up their friendship from where it left off. It added such a sweet element to their story. I also loved Liv's journey to finding what she wanted, and this helped Ransom some as well. Liv has this urge to continue with this character and she has to fight with sticking with this show for a renewal or continue to branch out and do things she is passionate about.