I was really intrigued by the premise here, and while I didn't initially realize that the main character was basically a fictionalized version of Taylor Swift, I didn't mind that part. Unfortunately, this just overall didn't work well for me. I am very picky about second chance romance as a trope and with these two main characters, I just didn't feel like there was a lot of chemistry. Definitely a lot of angst, but that just weighed things down for me. I like my romantic partners to be a little playful, have a little fun, and just generally seem like they like each other a lot. I didn't feel that here - I did buy that they were in love, but it was a moody, angsty kind of love that just didn't work that well for me.

This book was literally dedicated to Taylor Swift and the Swifties out there. And honestly, this one really will make the Swifties very happy, even if the main character isn't nearly as sweetly presented as Mother herself.

Overall, I enjoyed the book and found it to be entertaining. But at the same time, it felt a little bit like reading fanfiction, but in an uncomfortable way. I know plenty of people I will be recommending this title to, nonetheless.

There's a chance I might have really liked this book if it wasn't so obviously Taylor Swift fanfiction. I'm a big swifie, but even I had to cringe once or twice. For all the brooding of Max and Riley I expected more chemistry and a lot more backstory, instead I felt like I was told they were compatible - trust. It took me three whole months to finish this book, just not a star.

Five stars, my interview on While You Were Reading, a podcast for contemporary romance readers will go live in January.

I’m in my Taylor Swift era and I picked up this book because it immediately reminded me of her.

This was a fantastic second chance book and it was so well written. I found myself another auto buy author just from this book. It was EVERYTHING

Incredibly well done (with just as many Swiftie references as you might hope) while also being very emotionally fraught. To be honest, I wasn't quite in the mood for that, so it didn't hit me quite as hard as I was hoping. I will say that the ending was pretty perfect.

his is an adorable book. Its exactly the kind of love story you want to read when you want to believe in love, long lost love, having it all, etc. Its very clearly inspired by TSwift (and the authors are not shy about that) but I was happy to see the authors did not just copy/paste taylor's life and career into this book. While inspired by taylor's fame and lyricism and penchant for writing amazing break up songs, Riley Wynn is a character all her own. You also don't see anything of Taylor's exes in Max (true, from-day-one swifties, feel free to disagree with that).

The pace of the book is great. Set on tour, it could have dragged from stop to stop, but Wibberley and Siegemund-Broka were really able to move the story along and focus on the important parts and places in the story.

As with any romance, this story is filled with tropes. As such, there was a bit too much miscommunication or plain assuming what the other person was thinking/feeling/meaning. I know it adds layers and length, but there were a few times I wanted to scream JUST ASK HER/HIM. With this particular story, better communication wouldn't have detracted from it at all. Have a conversation, folks.

Also, I think the story would have been better served had the authors NOT attempted to write songs. They don't make me feel like Riley was actually this powerhouse lyricist because the songs are... weak attempts at singy poetry. That sounds awful but... Daisy Jones had better fake songs than this book. Which is fine! Just something I didn't love about the story.

I'll be honest, this one didn't hit the spot for me like the duo's last one did. Riley and Max are both... not great people, and it was hard to be invested in a romance that literally took to the last few pages of the book to reach. There are slow burns, and then there are slooooooooowwww burns, and this was definitely the latter. Another small, nitpicky thing that rubbed me the wrong way was the complete overabundance of music metaphors scattered throughout the book. I'm not a musician, and I don't know any musicians, but I do have a hard time believing that adults would only think in metaphors relating to their careers. 2.5 rounded up to 3 for being a quick, mostly engaging read.

Also omg this is so petty, but there's a scene when Riley's at Coachella and Max has to go home to, you know, do his job, and he 'hires and trains people' in like a one or two week period like GIRL it takes two weeks to just start the hiring process, be for real.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC. Unfortunately I did not love this book but I think that might be partly because of how much I love Taylor Swift and how much the cover reminded me of her. I wasn't able to separate the two. I also originally thought this was a YA book but there are a few sex scenes. Nothing too much that would keep it out of a high school library but I wasn't necessarily expecting the more adult topics like divorce and heartbreak. I would recommend this book to anyone that loves a good romance, long lost love, music, pop culture.

If you're a Taylor Swift fan, I *think* you may find glimpses of what these authors envisioned her life may be like-ish. The Break Up Tour is about Riley, a singer songwriter who has just hit mega stardom, and Max, her former lover, fellow musician, who is currently running his parents' business-a retirement home. These two have been estranged for a decade, when Max decided to skip the 'tour' Riley planned so that he could help with the family business. Once she left, they didn't reconnect until now. She's coming off a break up and on impulse, tracks Max down to see if he'd come play the song she wrote about him when she goes on tour. He reluctantly agrees and the push/pull that these two always have flourishes as they tour, despite both of them being hesitant to indulge in whatever this thing is. There's drama and feelings and love and forgiveness which all adds up to their HEA.

To be honest, the first half of the novel felt like it was trying really hard to be poetic and lyrical and interesting and it was distracting. But, as things became more interesting between Max and Riley, the novel seemed to settle down and it became easier to read.

I was invited by the publisher to read an advance copy of this title! Thank you!

The email I got offering this ARC was VERY targeted--I did indeed go to the Eras Tour. I did indeed find myself watching livestreams, especially so I could see what the different surprise songs were. So all things considered, this book found the right person.

It was cute! I enjoyed reading it, and I actually found the "conflict" believable/realistic/what have you. A lot of times when I read contemporary romance the conflict between the main characters feels so avoidable and usually in a way where it's just like... can you guys just talk to each other please.

That's present in most romances and it was definitely present here, but I think both characters were pretty self aware re: feelings and the hesitance came more from circumstance than the oh no, what if they don't LIKE me the same way!

It was quick and super easy to read and I appreciated it for that! I liked the characters and I liked the supporting cast. I have no clue how accurate the touring/concert portrayal was, but it was fun to read!

3.5, but I'll round it up.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Loved the cover of this book! I definitely got the Taylor Swift vibes I was promised! With the main female lead singing breakup songs and the mention of all her exes. I enjoyed the tour aspect of the book and the duel point of view but overall I wished I liked this book more. At times it felt repetitive and a little boring.

🩷 Second chance romance
🖋️ Dual point of view
✨ Taylor Swift vibes
🎼 Music

I would love to interview this author duo! I love all of their books so far and I’m pretty sure this is one of my favorites. The Breakup Tour is perfect for fans of Taylor Swift.

It sounded like it could be a cute concept. But again just one I didn’t love and ended up dnfing. Might try again with a different book by this author

I honestly don't know what to say (she says before writing a whole paragraph). Emily Wibberley and Austin Sigemund-Broka are a legend in my heart. They write together in such harmony, it makes the character's love even more real.
After reading and obsessing over The Roughest Draft, and then Do I Know You?, I've had high expectations, and they were met with such a beautiful love story. It is so different, powerful, romantic and sexy. Not only because of the words, or the story, but the characters are all those things.
I love the way Riley is unapologetically herself. A strong woman who wants big things for herself. This story shows us the power of going after what you want, but also, the main important thing in every couple, communication. That with communication, everything is possible.

I also love how she needs her mom, and her mom needs her. How in a low moment, her mom is there, she can see right through Riley, and she helps. Because sometimes, moms can make it all better.

I started listening to Taylor Swift a few months ago because I felt so out of the loop. Everyone was talking about her online, and then my favourite writing duo was publishing a book inspired by her. So I started listening to her music and completely fell in love. While reading The Breakup Tour, I had Taylor on my mind. Her voice, her smile, her spirit, her whole vibe, and it made it that much more vibrant!

Overall, this book is amazing, and I think any Taylor and romance fans will love it. I also urge you to read The Roughest Draft and Do I Know You? because they are masterpieces

Such a fun read aimed at Swifties and non-Swifties alike. I am not one, but I really appreciated the story and enjoyed it very much. I read this in one sitting. I think people will enjoy the journey the characters go on in terms of personal and career growth. Fake dating and second chance romance are the main tropes.

The Breakup Tour by Emily Wibberley is akin to a captivating read that lingers in your mind - sincere, endearing, and indelible.

Second-chance isn't always my jam, but Riley and Max had decent enough chemistry. I will say though that the writing didn't always flow and feel cohesive, but I think that might be because there are two authors who have slightly different styles. But it didn't detract from the story *too* much.

it was all in all a good book, i think it really needs some work on not making female lead unlikable since she is always just using people for songs and to live her life which makes her unlikable or at very least frustrating max was a solid male lead and a cinnomon roll to boot but this was a sold romance and im glad i got to read it

As a die hard Swiftie, I really really wanted to love this.
And it just missed the mark for me.
It was a cute second chance romance, but it felt more YA than i had expected.


There was a lot of internal dialogue to explain things (lyrics and more) and I felt like it was just a bit too much, for me. It took me out of experiencing the moments. (It could very easily just be a me issue).