Christina Lauren does it again! They are MARVELOUS writers, as you probably already know, but I was skeptical about how a Tamgled adaptation would play out in real world scenarios and I am GHRILLED to say I was skeptical FOR ZERO REASON.

Ok, first things first, our main characters. Ren, our resident Repunzel, has the sweet, lovely nature that we all love in the original. She is loveable and kind and absolutely perfect on page. I adore her immensely, and I would love to be her BFF—which is how everyone in the book also seems to feel. She is genuine, a bit naive, and so fun to follow through a romcom!!

Now, Fitz, our smouldering Flynn Rider in this retelling, is ABSOLUTELY GLORIOUS. I cannot overstate how much better it was to have him fleshed out in a romcom that had his point of view. For anyone who loves Eugene in the Tangled franchise, you will NOT be disappointed by our guy showing up as a book boyfriend. He is perfection.

The story is equal parts entertaining and exciting, swoony and a bit sizzly— though the sexual tension doesn’t have on-page sex scenes it is TENSE and the kisses are 🥵🔥 great.

For lovers of Disney, adventure, rapunzel, flirty MMC’s with depth, and some sizzle in their story, definitely pick this up!


TW/CW: kidnapping, foster care, strained parental relationships, talk about sex, make-out kisses

A sweet YA romance that offers a modern take on Disney's Tangled. If you're looking for your typical Christina Lauren book, this is not it but it's not a bad thing. Ren is a woman who's been homeschooled/homesteader and is going to college where she meets Fitz who has his whole life planned out. They end up on a roadtrip and the romance/relationship between them blossoms. The entire book feels so very Disney-esque and I love the modern takes on certain situations from the movie (I'm looking at you Screaming Eagle). It's not insta-love between the character and their relationship has a nice build up. A great summer read!

I couldn't keep going with this one...I do usually love Christina Lauren but sometimes Disney stories should stay Disney stories....and not be remade into a weird romance that is so unbelievable and dare I say, creepy. It's like Uneducated was made into a Disney classic. Nope.

Ren has lived off the grid with her parents on their farm/homestead for most of her life. Ren has been homeschooled and kept mainly at home working on the farm. Ren longs for more, she wants to go to college, to learn, and to experience new things. Her parents eventually allow her to attend college but with conditions....

Fitz is an intelligent and driven college heartthrob. He has an image of a rich ladies man but has a record and works to pay his way. When he is assigned to show Ren around and introduce her to college life, he can't help but be impressed by her intelligence and lovely cascading long hair.

A college assignment will change everything....

This is a retelling of Tangled and had a strong YA vibe. While I enjoyed it, I didn't love it. I usually adore Christina Lauren books and this one was missing the mark a little bit for me. What I did enjoy was the modern take on Tangled, Ren's ability to adapt, the tension, and the depth of the characters. I especially liked that there was more to Fitz than meets the eye.

If you have watched Disney's Tangled, then you know somewhat what is going to happen, which made this book predictable to a degree. I enjoyed the journey of Ren and Fitz together and of them separately.

I put this in the liked but didn't love category. The authors did a great job being true to the story and making it modern. I am sure that a lot of time and thought went into the writing of this book. I wonder how many times they had to watch the movie to nail everything. I must give them mad props for that. It was just lacking that little bit of something to push my rating higher.

I never saw the movie tangled so I didn’t know what I was getting myself into but I seriously adored this book and I loved Ren. She is so sheltered and her parents finally let her go to college, and this is exciting, but she has a ton of rules and those have to be followed even while she's away or they withdraw her from school. Well, being the good girl that she is she follows all rules, but then a little class experiment got her very curious about her whole LIFE. And how does Fitz play into everything? Well he has some secrets he has to protect as well, and the journey they take together, the things they both learn together and from each other, so sweet.

While I understand where they were trying to go with the main character, it just felt very juvenile and farfetched at times. I guess with it being a Rapunzel read alike that was the goal. I just didn't feel a person can be that brilliant yet that naive at the same time. However, I have never been sheltered like that so maybe that is exactly how people in that situation tend to be. I know the characters age are what make it new adult, but it read like a young adult book.

Read if you like: Fairy tale retellings, grumpy/sunshine dynamic, forced proximity, slow-burn romance, road trip adventures, contemporary fiction.

📚Get ready to dive into a contemporary fairy tale that’s a brilliant reimagination of Disney’s Tangled - Christina Lauren’s "Tangled Up in You" is an absolute gem, and the magic it weaves is utterly irresistible.

Ren, raised off the grid, steps into the real world at Corona College, where she meets Fitz, a guy with a meticulously planned life. A simple immunology assignment changes their lives, leading them on an unexpected road trip.

👨‍👧 Ren Gylden is a bookish, wind-power-system-building wonder stepping into the bustling world of college life. Fitz, with his grumpy exterior and hidden warmth, finds his life thrown into delightful chaos when Ren enters. Together, they make for a dynamic and endearing pair.

💞 The chemistry between Ren and Fitz is palpable and beautifully woven into a slow-burning, heartwarming romance. Their journey together showcases a charming grumpy/sunshine dynamic, reminiscent of the iconic Rapunzel and Flynn Rider chemistry.

✍️ Christina Lauren brilliantly captures the essence of the fairy tale with a modern twist. The narrative is paced to perfection, maintaining a suspenseful edge while allowing the story to unfold organically. The duo’s signature charm is evident, making this book a delightful departure from their usual work.

🌟 Tangled Up in You is more than just a retelling; it’s a modern fairy tale that captures hearts with its innocence, brilliance, and a touch of magic.

I will read anything Christina Lauren writes. Even a retelling of a Disney movie! 

The authors did well writing this one in a modern setting. Ren was a fantastic character. Given her upbringing, she was still strong and wasn't afraid to try new things. Fitz wasn't the most likeable character at the start for me but by the end of the book, I had done a full 180 and their happy ending was perfect.

💛Fairytale Retelling
💛Grumpy/Sunshine
💛Forced Proximity
💛Slow Burn

Tangled Up In You is a fun and lighthearted retelling of the Disney classic Tangled. I loved these author’s take on the Tangled story and the little things which were nods to the story (such as Fritz’s white Mustang car). Ren was sweet and funny and a bit naive. Fitz was the popular guy at school and was both grumpy and guarded. I enjoyed the plot of the story but I did find this a little slow at times. If you are looking for a clean, easy YA read then this book is perfect…a great palette cleanser.

When I saw that Christina Lauren wrote a retelling of the movie Tangled I knew I had to read it! I love their books and I love the movie Tangled. Christian Lauren did a wonderful job at executing this book, I could not put it down!

Ren steps out into the real world for the first time when she goes away to Corona College. She has lived on her homestead with her parents for as long as she can remember. She finally decides at the age of 22 she wants to go away and get an education. Her parents give her ground rules for being able to attend school. She must only stay on campus she cannot venture out and on weekends she must return to the homestead and help with chores and taking care of things. Ren of course has a hard time with this as she needs to get some answers on her past.

Fitz is the popular guy on campus that everyone loves! Fitz decides to go to Nashville Tennessee for Spring break to take care of some things and see some family. Ren joins him on this road trip across country in hopes of learning more about life and her past!

I was blown away by how much I fell in love with the characters. I was rooting for them the whole time! Ren has this humor that I truly enjoyed reading. Fitz and Ren’s chemistry throughout the story was amazing as well! The spice level to this was very low which honestly I very much enjoyed as it really was more about the plot of the book.

I cannot wait to see what Christina Lauren decides to write next! I love their books!

I guess I don’t know the story of Tangled. I know I’ve seen the movie, but not in a long time and not recently. Since this is a modern day retelling I should have watched it again to familiarize myself with it. For the story itself, it was fine. Just okay.

The story seemed a little too young adult for me, especially with REN’s sheltered background. She’s 22 years old and hasn’t experienced anything beyond her parents’ farm. They allowed her to finally attend college with some strict rules. A DNA result from a class project leads to a roadtrip with Fitz, a fellow classmate, to question the results.

This is a quick read, but it’s for those who are more familiar with the Disney story.

Thank you to Hyperion Avenue for an advanced readers copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was so, so fun! I am a self proclaimed Disney adult, and I was delighted at this adorable retelling of Tangled. It delivered the vibes perfectly!

Ren is leaving her homestead upbringing for the first time to attend college. Her life has been very sheltered up until now, and she is adjusting well and following her parents strict rules. When she makes a choice they would disapprove of, it reveals an interesting discovery. Fitz is the golden boy on campus. He's charming, smart, and wealthy, but he is hiding a past that no one knows about. When they team up to road trip across the US, secrets are revealed and sparks fly between the two of them.

This is my first from the Meant to Be series, and I was so impressed. It had all the charm and drama of the movie. I loved Ren and her sunshiny nature. Fitz was so swoony, but secretly a cinnamon roll. I liked the timing of their relationship and the pacing of the book. This was just such a fun experience! I will definitely go back and read more of this series and pass them on to my teen.

Thank you to Netgalley and Hyperion Avenue for the e-book in exchange for my honest review!

Meh, this was totally hit and miss for me. It felt very surface level and honestly, I don't love new adult romance novels. I was also unaware that this was a Tangled retelling. Maybe that is also why it felt so juvenile. Not my favorite Christina Lauren.

Disney fans will love this modern day adaptation of Tangled. It's sweet and fun and cheesy and a bit predictable and all of the usual romcom things, but I enjoyed it way more than I thought I would. 22 year old Ren has been raised "off the grid" on a homestead and disconnected from the outside world. Her parents reluctantly agree to let her go to college as long as she follows a laundry list of rules and comes home every weekend. However, once she's there she starts to question everything - including her own identity and where she came from. When an opportunity arises to take a road trip with Fitz, the college's 'golden boy' with a secret past, she takes it. But neither of them could have predicted what happened next.

This book is part of the "Meant to Be" series which retells classic fairy tales with contemporary twists. It comes out on June 25th.

I just really loved this book. It is so obvious that it is a Rapunzel/Tangled retelling, but it is completely its own.
Our main character Ren has grown up on a farmstead. She has never used the internet, never gone to school, never gone anywhere besides a few towns directly around her home to sell things at farmers markets with her parents. At 23, she begs her parents to let her go to college. They agree with the condition that she comes home every weekend to help on the farm, not use the internet besides for classes and to not go off campus at all. There she meets Fitz, the son of an extremely rich man and the dean's favorite student. An assignment in one of their classes turns Ren's life upside down and when she finds out Fitz is driving across the country for spring break, she blackmails him to take her with him to figure things out.
I LOVED Ren. She is so innocent and naïve, but at the same time she knows so much. She has never seen a hotel room, but she speaks 7 languages. She has never had a burrito, but she can pick a lock and fix a car. She is such a genuinely nice person who sees the best in everyone and everything all the time. Christina Lauren did such a great job of capturing Rapunzel and putting her in modern times. They also did a great job of capturing Flynn Rider in Fitz. He really sees himself as this bad person because of his childhood. He thinks about revenge all the time and has this plan in place for his near future. Ren changes his view of everything and it's so sweet to see how he changes. Ren's parents (especially her mom Gloria) were so Mother Gothel. They gaslit her and kept her extremely sheltered. I strongly disliked them.
The plot of this book was extremely fun. We get all of Ren's excitement about going to school for this first time, but this all gets derailed with that assignment. But then we get this whole road trip from Spokane to Nashville. Ren exudes joy at seeing everything and doing everything. It's so fun to see all of Ren's "firsts" when these things seem so normal and every day to me. Close to the end, everything got really exciting. Assuming this book followed the movie, I knew Ren's background, which was confirmed by the assignment, but there was so much unknown surrounding it that it was still so interesting and intriguing. There was no way to know the how and why for sure.
Christina Lauren has the best writing style. It's so upbeat and I never lose my focus when I'm reading. I always want to pick their books back up and this one was no exception. The way this one paralleled Tangled was so clever. It really felt like I was reading a modern version of the movie.
If you are a Tangled fan, definitely check this one out!

TANGLED UP IN YOU - CHRISTINA LAUREN

4.5⭐

PLOT
Ren has always lead a life in a remote homestead off grid away from any technology with only books at her resort making her very knowledgeable and capable. At 22 she gets a chance to attend college and she takes it.
Fitz has the rest of his life chalked out graduate top of class and get his criminal record wiped clean and be a successful lawyer only to have Ren in his way.
A simple assignment changes their life as they embark on a road trip which will lead them to am unexpected path.

MY THOUGHTS -
This was such a fun read. Ren was such a delight. Her innocence and determination was very endearing .
Fitz was her perfect partner and together they both realise their dreams and life in general.
Its a Rapunzel/Tangled retelling and very well done in my opinion.
A perfect YA read which will take the readers on an exciting road trip!

I really enjoyed this book. Ren and Fitz were such fun and lovable characters. I loved the modern day telling of Rapunzel/ Tangled. I loved the flirting and chemistry between Ren and Fitz. The story was well paced and so hard to put down.

This book had so many good tropes.
Grumpy/ sunshine
Road trip
Closed door romance

Christina Lauren is back with a second great book this summer!!
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Tangled Up in You is the 4th book in the Meant to Be series. (I must go back and read the three previous books!)
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Ren is an extremely sheltered 23 year old that has finally convinced her parents to let her attended college following their strict rules.
Fitz is broody and misunderstood, but has his life mapped out. He just needs to graduate and doesn’t need a distraction like Ren.
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-Rupuzel/Tangled retelling
-grumpy x sunshine
-road trip
-great chemistry
-closed door romance
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This modern day retelling was fun and flirty and so dang cute. It follows the movie and characters so closely. I really enjoyed it!
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Thank you Hyperion and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book!

I'm so glad that I had the chance to read not one but two new Christina Lauren books this year. I have also read If the Shoe Fits, and although this one is technically number four in the series, it can be read as a standalone novel. This one is an excellent spin off of the Rapunzel like story- instead of being trapped in a tower, Ren has lived her life off the grid so to speak, so when she decides to attend college everything is new to year. Fitz has his entire life mapped out, but what he does not expect is for Ren to throw a wrench in his plans. What ensues is a rom-com that is sure to steal your heart and leave you wanting more. Definitely going to be recommending this one to my audience and friends!

Tangled Up In You by the writing duo Christina Lauren is a sweet combination of road trip adventure, romance, coming of age story, and retelling of Rapunzel/Tangled. There is not the usual spice that you would expect from this author duo, but there is a bit of steam.

Thanks to the authors, the publisher, and NetGalley for the chance to read and review this book!