Christina Lauren is usually a autobuy read for me and this was no exception. I very much enjoyed this being a Disney adult. The references were on point and I've since read the others in this series and this was the perfect addition to it!

Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and publisher for a free copy to review!!!

This is a completely biased review so take it with a boulder of salt. As a super fan of Disney’s Tangled, this was everything! This is the first book in the Meant To Be series that I’ve read. I typically love fairytale retellings in fantasy over contemporary settings, but I knew I had to pick this up since it’s about Tangled. And I loved it!!

The authors did such a good job of capturing Rapunzel’s goodness, curiosity, and naivety in a way that felt believable without making Ren seem incapable or juvenile. Ren is a fantastic mc to root for, and Edward is just *dreamy.* 😍 He was the reluctant knight who is charming, flirtatious, and exacerbated by Ren. As they journey together, the more they begin to fall in love. I love how Edward was so enraptured by Ren. The “dancing courtyard” scene from the movie is just chef’s kiss in Ren and Edward’s story.

This book is going to be my cozy safe place when I want a sweet romance with a little heat. Christina Lauren really showed us how hot a makeout session that is only kissing can be. 🤭 Because this story follows the Tangled movie, the book also has themes of child abduction and child abuse through neglect. As tone gets darker as the story progresses, but the romance between the two also deepens. To me, there were many sweet and wholesome moments to keep the story from feeling too heavy. Tangled Up In You is officially my favorite Christina Lauren book now! 🥰

For a Disney loving reader, this book was perfection. I love the Tangled movie so I requested a ebook from NetGalley the minute I saw this one. Little did I know it’s part of a Disney inspired Meant To Be series. I loved the retelling of Tangled and may have been singing the songs from the animated movie while reading the book. I also may have picked up several others from this series. As a Disney fanatic how could I not!

I knew this was a re-imagined telling of a fairy tale (as is the rest of the series which has been so enjoyable to read) but I was genuinely surprised by how the story ended up! Ren being so naive to the world was done in a believable way and it was interesting to see her growth and development throughout the book. Fitz's story left me a little confused as it seemed too convoluted. I don't think both characters needed such messed up family backgrounds. Their road trip made sense for the story (same as Tangled) but it felt really slow and boring at certain points.
The ending felt a little rushed (and dark?!) and I felt like we the reader never get closure or a true explanation behind her fake parents' motive.
Overall, it felt a little YA and we never see the relationship go beyond kissing (which isn't bad, I just expected more from these authors).

As someone who loves Disney's Tangled, I absolutely adored this sweet retelling of it. You can't go wrong with Christina Lauren ever, and this was no exception. Highly recommend this quick read.

If my favorite author duo Christina Lauren writes it, I’m going to read it so it was a given that I would be diving into their latest novel, Tangled Up in You. But throw in the fact that it’s a Tangled/Rapunzel retelling and that an epic road trip is involved, this book was calling to me louder than pretty much any other book on my June TBR!

I adored both of the main characters so much. Ren’s parents have kept her sheltered from pretty every aspect of life outside of their farm. She is highly educated but knows nothing of modern technology, the internet, basic slang, etc. Ren somehow manages to convince her parents to let her attend college and when a DNA test in one of her science courses brings her own family history into question, Ren decides she has to learn more about her life, even if it means going against every rule her parents have ever put into place to keep her sheltered.

Ren asks Fitz, a boy she met on her first day of college, to drive her across the country. Ren drives Fitz crazy but there’s just something about her that he can’t say no to, and so off they go. Ren and Fitz are opposites in nearly every way - she’s the sunshine to his grump, she’s naive while he’s worldly - but they somehow still manage to grow closer and closer the more time they spend together. I adored the chemistry between them and the banter is absolutely hilarious, no surprise there since Christina Lauren and laugh-out-loud banter go hand in hand.

This is also a closed door romance, which although not the norm for Christina Lauren, did not surprise me since this is the fourth book in Disney/Hyperion’s Meant to Be series and the other books were similar in terms of the romance.

Tangled Up in You is an absolute delight! If you like retellings, road trips, grumpy-sunshine romances, and entertaining banter, you’re going to love this book.

✨ Publication date: June 25, 2024✨

Tangled up in You is a modern Rapunzel (Tangled) retelling from author Christina Lauren. This is also the 4th part of the “meant to be” series.

This book follows Ren a twenty-two year old who was raised off the grid on a farm with just her parents. Ren has been homeschooled her entire life and self taught in many subjects. When she receives an all expenses paid college scholarship, her parents reluctantly allow her to go.

Ren is book smart, but definitely not street smart so when she gets a warning from her roommate to stay away from the infamous Fitz, she does her best to follow the advice.

After doing a DNA test as part of a school project, Rens results come back with some interesting findings and even though she knows her parents will be angry, she hitches a ride with Fitz across the country on spring break to find this mysterious relative she has discovered.

After many stops and miles along the way, Fitz and Ren realize the chemistry between them. But Ren knows Fitz is hiding something even as they begin to explore their relationship.

This book was a decent retelling. I struggled getting into both characters and finding the bond between them. It is a quick easy, closed door romance story and a 3 star read for me.

Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

#NetGalley #christinalauren #tangledupinyou

I hate to say this about a CL book, but I found the characters much too juvenile to really connect with. That's never happened to me with one of their books!

Tangled Up In You by Christina Lauren is a sweet Tangled retelling. If you're into Disney princesses, but are a little more grown up, this is your book!

I loved this modern retelling of Rapunzel/Tangled. I felt like the concept for this retelling was very creative.
Although this is technically part of a series (I have read none previous) I was still able to enjoy this read on its own and never felt like I was missing something.
It was a short and cute rom-com read but overall didn't stand out too much in the grand scheme of rom-coms.
It did do a good job of giving Tangled vibes as well as Ella Enchanted vibes.

I always loved a christina lauren book. writing is always wonderful! this one is not an exception to that.

a disney remake of tangled? sign me up. you do not give me another reason to read. I love love that movie.

I love the prospect of this novel. Ren has been living at home with her parents & hasn’t ever attended regular schooling with other students, now the time comes where she has the opportunity to go to college. exciting. enter, Fitz. our prince charming. & Max, his mustang ;) truly a great retelling, while making it modern, that aspect of this story makes it much more relatable. definitely more YA vibes for those who wanted / like a little more spice wi the their plot.

the plot & direction of the story was so intriguing for me. I loved the road trip & finding answers to shocking news. while it was slow at points, it still was well paced & well rounded for this novel. the plot really does follow a retelling of tangled in the best ways of the movie & novel, but the novel was definitely modernized & enjoyable for todays readers.

I love a good retelling and this one was so fun! A nice quick and easy read. Christina Lauren are auto buy authors for me for sure!

Thank you everyone for this early gifted copy of Tangled Up in You!

If you’re looking for a sweet, subtle romance, this books is for you. If you’re looking for a well done modern retelling of Tangled, this book is for you.

I felt like they did a great job with Ren’s character, making her unaware of so much without her looking dumb.

When lifelong homeschooled student Ren finally leaves the off-the-grid farm she calls home for college a few years late, she's in for a wake up call. She's never held an iPhone, used the internet, or gone on a date. Ren may not be street smart, but she is book smart--acing all of her classes, whether it be Mandarin or immunology, and getting under the skin of campus golden boy, Fitz. Whether he's enchanted by her smarts or beauty--how could you not be obsessed with that long, blonde hair?--it's unclear. When unexpected news causes Ren to need a ride across the country, she blackmails Fitz into driving her. The cross-country roadtrip, and only one bed, brings the two reluctant frenemies closer together until sparks are flying.

I loved this book so much--it's definitely the best (so far) of Disney's Meant to Be series. It's a bit tamer than Christina Lauren's work, even their more recent stuff, but so as to be expected for a Disney-Hyperion publication. It still brings the sparks, even if not the flames, and Fitz and Ren are made for each other. Even knowing the story of Rapunzel and Tangled, I was still somehow surprised at some of the twists and turns, and the ending left me amped. This book is perfect for fairytale lovers, Christina Lauren fans, or those just looking for a fun romcom.

Thanks to Disney for my eARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

5 stars - 10/10

I am usually a huge fan of Christina Lauren. Love and Other Words, Something Wilder, and In a Holidaze are some of my favorite books. Tangled Up in You felt different to me, much more YA. I've not read any of the other Meant to Be novels or seen Tangled, so I didn't really have any preconceptions of the novel. I thought it was cute, if somewhat unbelievable. While it's an interesting concept to have Ren be a completely sheltered college student, I just didn't connect with the story line. For Disney fans, I think you will love this book. I just wanted a little more surprise, and a little less YA.

Thank you to Hyperion Avenue and NetGalley for granting me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. All reviews are my own thoughts and opinions.


This was such a cute read and fun reimagining of a modern Tangled. There were plenty of references to the film which I adored. The take on The Snuggly Duckling was one of my favorites. Ren aka “Rapunzel” was a little ray of sunshine. I loved her view on life and getting to experience things for the first time. It very much embodies Rapunzel when she first steps out of the tower in the film. That moment she touches grass for the first time, and steps in the stream. That utter awe she experiences at that scene. That’s the vibe throughout the entire book. Fitz has a troubled past and a plot for revenge. His character growth throughout the entire book was very touching. The authors did a wonderful job painting the scenes with their words and fully immersing you into the story. You will laugh, tear up, giggle, and feel all the emotions while reading. Especially at how Ren has been kept hidden from the modern world. It’ll really make you feel heartbroken at the things she’s missed.

I had a few downsides this book. Even though I will be rating it 5 stars. I thought the reveal happened too quick. I feel like you’re immediately introduced to these characters and then the plot twist immediately follows. We all know the plot of Rapunzel so it’s nothing new. However, I would have liked to see a little more before that reveal. Same goes for the ending it felt very abrupt. One minute everything was clicking and I swear the next minute it the story was over. I felt like the ending could have had more. It felt very much rushed. All in all I would recommend to any Tangled fans. I think uncovering all the references was my favorite.

Ren grew up in an unusual situation- off the grid with parents who trusted no one. Why? She is home schooled, mostly self-taught. She pleads with her parents to college, even though she is 24 years old, and secures a scholarship. Fitz is a star student trying to escape his past. Even though Ren is very focused on her studies, an assignment in her immunology class changes the course of her life. She and Fitz take a trip to visit significant others in their lives and this trip changes the course of their futures. Wow! The secrets that are uncovered!

Tangled is my favorite Disney movie, so I was so excited to see my favorite authors would be writing a Tangled inspired adult story! I really enjoyed this one and it didnt disappoint. I couldn't put it down and loved it!

Read if you like: romantic dramas/forced proximity
-
Ren has never gone to school or left her homestead, but she convinces her parents to finally let her go to college. There, she is exposed to a lot of the world that she didn't realize she was missing. She also meets Fitz, who is working hard to chase away some past demons. An unlikely situation pairs the two together on a road trip where they learn about not only each other, but themselves as well.
-
I was a little unsure about this one at the beginning, but I ended up loving it. It was messy and dramatic, and I don't think I was expecting the thriller turn near the end, but I was sucked into it and couldn't stop reading. I really loved Fitz and thought he was cute and kind.
-
Overall, an engaging book and I am glad I read it!

I'm a fan of Christina Lauren's and I LOVE the Disney film "Tangled" so I knew I just had to read this book. For fans of Christina Lauren who are used to their level of steam, this one is pretty PG. I'm assuming because of the Disney connection, but it is an NA (new adult) book, so there's some swearing, but that's about it. So if you have teens, but are worried it might be too spicy, fear not.

Overall, I enjoyed it. I think fans of the movie "Tangled" will love this book. There were many throwbacks to it, which I enjoyed. You'll definitely recognize the similarities while also enjoying it as its own thing. You do not have to have seen the movie to enjoy it.

Thank you to Hyperion Avenue and NetGalley. I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

4.25 Stars