This unfortunately wasn’t for me and I didn’t get too far into it. It was much more cutesy and fluffy than I was expecting, although maybe I should have expected this since it’s based on the Tangled movie from Disney. I found Ren pretty annoying and the way Fitz responded to her at their first meeting also very clichéd and annoying - he came off as pretty unlikable. It didn’t feel worth it for me to continue.

I'm a longtime fan of Christina Lauren, so I was so excited to get an advanced copy of Tangled Up in You. As expected, the leads are charming and the plot is a creative spin on Tangled.

In terms of character development, this read more like a novella, which feels weird to say considering how heavy some of the subject matter is. But in many ways, it felt surface-level to me. For instance, Ren goes through some massive life changes, but I didn't really see her evolve as a character.

It was still a fun and engaging read, and I will obviously pick up whatever Christina Lauren releases next.

This was a great contemporary retelling of Disneys Tangled (which is based on the classic Repunzel).

Christina Lauren did an amazing job of bringing this to modern times, while keeping a lot of the fun and joy that movie watchers loved from the movie.

Ren was an absolute ball of sunshine and I just adored her. Fitz’s backstory was heartbreaking, and I truly think Ren was so healing for him.

This was definitely a more YA book, even though the characters are around 21/22 years old. It was a very fun read for me!

I absolutely adores the movie Tangled, and obviously knew that I was going to live Tangled Up In you because of that. It’s Christina Lauren, so I knew I wasn’t going to be disappointed. This was such a charming and sweet read! I loved Ren and Fitz so much

If you love Disney's Tangled, you will absolutely eat this literary reimagining right up.

It was an absolute delight! I came to adore this book just as much as I adore the movie.

Tangled Up in You is very faithful to Disney's Tangled. The setting is, of course, entirely different. The journey doesn't look quite the same. And our protagonists Ren and Fitz stand on their as separate characters to Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.

Nevertheless, the story beats the same, it's quite easy to decipher what lies ahead.

And I loved that.

Knowing the forecast never once dimmed the experience, if anything, it heightened it, as anticipation build over the course of the narrative, eagerly awaiting certain reveals. It felt fresh at every twist and turn. I became fully immersed within this world and the personal and intertwining journeys of Ren and Fitz.

Their relationship is truly what made this book for me. Their romance unfolds at a perfect pace, their emotional connection sparks stunningly. Ren is so optimistic, hopeful, and eager and while Fitz wants to feel annoyed by her, wants to view her as a nuisance, he can't help but find the weight he's carrying on his shoulders feel lightened by her proximity. By getting to know her, getting to see her change with every new thing she experiences, he finds himself changing too. She's addicting and she's contagious in all the best ways.

Fitz may be Ren's tutor of all the 'street' smarts she lacks, but she teaches him just as much as he starts to view the world through her eyes. And while they may seem different, over the course of the story we come to have just as many similarities as differences. It all sums up for a gorgeous balance.

I don't want to delve into spoilers, but something I deeply appreciated was how the narrative advocated for therapy when it became a necessity. This isn't a major focus, but its introduction was very pleasant to witness. The narrative took great care of the mental health of its protagonists upon seeing their world turned upside down. I'm glad it wasn't simply swept away in its aftermath, but rather acknowledged as work to be done to ensure their well being is protected and cared for.

I do wish there had been a proper epilogue, but I still found the ending so lovely, hopeful, and right.

Thank you NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for this complimentary copy, I leave this honest review voluntarily.

Tangled Up in You is a delightful, charming, and perfect rom-com and something I will be reading again and again.


Well, I am in love, and I am not afraid to show it. The movie Tangled is probably my favourite Disney princess movie. I just love how fun, carefree, and energic Rapunzel was, and I might have had a tiny (not-so-small) crush on Fylnn Rider. So, as you can imagine, when I heard that Christina Lauren (who I also adore) was writing a re-telling of Tangled, I knew I needed to get my hands on it. I loved, loved, loved everything about this book. Christina Lauren managed to capture the heart and soul of the Tangled movie and weave it into a modern-day love story. At its core, this book is fun and sweet. That's not to say there isn't any steamy tension between the two characters, but that steam is not front and center it's sprinkled lightly throughout the story. I have to admit that I am really grateful for this because if the book had a lot of spice and dirty talk, it wouldn't have fit with Ren's character and her journey. She is sweet, kind, caring, and wants to experience everything the world has to offer, and yes, that does mean some heated kisses with Fitz, but nothing progresses beyond kissing.

Now, let's talk about the story. The story's pacing is pretty steady; the first bit of the book takes place at Corona College, where we see Ren try to adapt to college life. I adored Ren's ability to befuddle all those around her. Her sweet and kind attitude and her unusual upbringing instantly captures the attention and love of everyone on campus. Everyone is instantly captivated by her, well everyone but Fitz, who thinks Ren will be eaten alive by the cruel and harsh world we live in. Well, at school, this one-sided rivalry starts. For romance reasons, Fitz needs to be the top student for each of his classes, which isn't a problem until Ren walks into his class and steals that number one spot from him. Fitz has perfected this image of being the golden boy, and I loved watching as Ren sees right through that act and just shakes up Fitz's carefully ordered world.

The next part of the book is a road trip, which I love. Christina Lauren knows how to write a tremendous road-trip romance. They know all those key things to include, like one-bed situations, force proximity, slightly spicy pool situations, hilarious road trip antics, and just so much more. They brought in memorable moments from the movie and adapted them to real-life situations. There was just so much to love, and it was just so entertaining. Between all those fun and light moments are some really beautiful quiet moments between Ren and Fitz. I adore a book that is full of fun antics, and Ren just keeps on knocking down those walls Fitz has built.

The romance was everything I wanted it to be. From the moment these two first met, they both knew something existed between them that they'd never felt before. For Ren, this is her first time ever experiencing anything that has to do with romantic and lusty feelings. There is this sweet unsureness about her behaviour when it comes to pursuing anything romantic with Fitz. She wants to just dive right in but often loses her confidence when Fitz retreats behind those carefully constructed walls he built. For Fitz, he knows that there is something different when it comes to the feelings he has for Ren. He is also plagued with this sense of not being good enough for Ren and that being with her may jeopardize his carefully laid plans for his life. There are plenty of will they won't they moments between these two. Fitz is often the reason why things stop in their relationship. I loved the banter between these two. Ren constantly keeps Fitz on his toes, and I love how she brings out that softer side of Fitz's character.

Tangled Up In You is a swoonastic and un-put-downable romance from the fabulous duo Christina Lauren.

This book was adorable. If you're a fan of Disney's Tangled, then definitely pick up a copy of Tangled Up In You.
The FMC, Ren, lived a fairly sheltered life on her parents' homestead in rural Idaho, and at the age of 22, she decided to enroll herself in college in Spokane. Her parents obviously weren't thrilled with the news and set out an entire list of absurd rules for her to follow while she was at school, and insisted they be able to pick her up every Friday to bring her home.
While at school, everything is a first for her. She's never used any modern technology, and yet she can fix just about anything with random things laying around, and she's kind and gracious to everyone she meets. An assignment from one of her classes basically tilts her entire world on its axis, and she takes off on a cross-country road trip with Fitz, one of her classmates, who she basically has to blackmail to take her with him.
Their adventures are lovely, and Ren's personality is just so endearing. The way her relationship with Fitz blossoms more the farther across the country they go is just so sweet to watch develop. The ending may be a bit surprising for those who aren't familiar with the original Tangled, but this tale as a whole was a nice, modern take on Disney's story. Highly & enthusiastically recommend!

Technically the fourth in the Meant To Be series, this book can be read as a stand alone. It is a retelling of Disney's Tangled. A bit saccharine, it was a cute story about Ren, a book-smart girl who is sheltered by her parents. She then goes away to college and meets bad-boy Fitz, who is assigned to show her around campus. They end up on a road-trip together and the story goes from there. It dragged a bit in the middle, but ultimately was a triumph in the end.

In this charming retelling of "Tangled," Ren, a young woman raised off the grid, embarks on her dream of attending Corona College. Fitz, with his carefully planned future, finds his path disrupted when Ren enters his life. A simple assignment leads them on an unexpected road trip, where they discover that their dreams might be closer than they realized. Despite initial reservations, I found myself enjoying this story more than I anticipated.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc!!

𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐧
𝗠𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ★★★★★

I never thought I would come across a book that combines my favorite authors, Christina Lauren, and one of my other favorites, a modern day Disney style fairytale!

I am not going to lie, I never know if I am going to like retellings or if they will come off a bit cheesy, but this story was perfection! I loved every second of it and couldn’t put it down! I finished the book in one day while it kept me hanging on the edge of my seat!

The way Christina Lauren turned this Tangled style story into a modern day retelling was brilliant! I loved the characters Ren and Fitz and I adored the way they mended together. Ren’s story of growing up off the grid and going to college as her first thing outside of the homestead was a fun adventure to go on. The road trip that the two of them went on was so fun and my favorite parts were when Fitz was able to give Ren so many of her “firsts” in life.

I really enjoyed the mystery behind the story, the excitement that unfolded towards the end and the way things wrapped up. I loved reading this and catching the similarities to Tangled but enjoyed that this was more of a contemporary modern day story. Definitely worth the read!

I was SO excited to read Tangled Up In You and it was incredible!! I could not put this book down. I loved the sweet relationship between Ren and Fitz. Individually, they also had excellent character growth. The banter between them was hilarious!

Christina Lauren incorporated moments from the original version of Tangled, yet still made it feel unique and contemporary. I thought it was very smart how they did the isolation of the tower and Mother Gothel behavior. It felt believable in a modern setting.

Tangled Up In You is simply a joy to read and one of my favorite installments to the Meant to Be series. Readers who love Tangled, sweet romance, and hilarious banter need to read Tangled Up In You!

Thank you to Christina Lauren, Hyperion Avenue, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Unfortunately this was a DNF for me about 10% in. I typically enjoy this author duo, and the premise seemed fun and cute to me. The set up felt a bit forced in the present day, and I was having a hard time relating to our main character. It could be due to the lead being younger than their typical FMC. I did not get far enough in to give a fair review, but could see that I was not the intended audience.

Christina Lauren writing an adaptation of Disney's Tangled? I never knew how badly I needed this in my life. Reading Tangled Up In You felt a little bit reminiscent of Educated by Tara Westover but with all of the fun of a Christina Lauren romance. Ren and Fitz were Rapunzel and Flynn, but in a sexy, modern way. This was such a fun read.

I've read basically everything by Christina Lauren, so I was excited to get an ARC of Tangled Up in You from NetGalley.

This is a contemporary retelling of Disney's Tangled. Ren is our Rapunzel. She's been raised off the grid, is extremely book smart, and is going off to college at 22. Once there, she meets Fitz, our Flynn Rider. They find themselves on an unexpected journey across the country and their relationship takes some twists and turns along the way.

This is a very sweet story that blends romance and adventure. Of course there is a happily ever after ending, but I wasn't ready for it to be over. Such a fun read!

Thank you again to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this one early.

Christina Lauren's Tangled Up In You is a reimagining of Disney's Tangled. Ren (Rapunzel) has been raised off the grid, never used used an Iphone or googled a single thing. Fitz (Flynn) is our dashing fellow with a perfectly planned out life. These two are thrown together on an unexpected road trip after having a class together at Corona College.
Slow-burning, heart warming adventure.

“Tangled Up in You” by Christina Lauren was a re-imagining of Disney’s Tangled. This book hooks you from the first page to the very last. It was so fun to look for things that were similar to the movie.
Ren is going away from home the first time in her life. She is not used to the college life and tries to stay as authentic to herself as possible. Fitz is used to being at the top of his classes and will do anything to make sure that he stays there.
When he meets Ren he just seems some clueless girl. As they spend more time together he realizes just how much she opens his eyes to the small wonders in life.
This is a great read and I highly recommend.

A charming retelling of the Rapunzel fairy tale. Ren Glyden has been raised completely off the grid by her parents in a compound in Idaho. She has been self taught by reading every book she can get her hands on. She has convinced her parents to let her go to Corona College in Spokane, at the age of 22. There she is a bit of a fish out of water with her flowing blonde locks, her sweet, naive nature, and her lack interaction with the modern world. There she meets Edward Fitzsimmons, aka Fitz, a senior who has a reputation as a rich playboy. After an assignment in their immunology class throws Ren for a loop, they end up on a road trip that leads them to discoveries about themselves and each other. While you know upfront that this is a retelling of Rapunzel/Tangled, you can guess which way the plot is going. It is still an enjoyable story with really likable protagonists. I received an arc of this book from NetGalley for my honest review.

“They were both sort of broken, just in totally different ways.”

Christina Lauren knew the assignment and fully delivered on this retold Disney Classic of Tangled in their new Meant to Be novel: Tangled Up In You. Beautiful Ren, with her golden long hair, at 22 years old has never been far from her homestead in Idaho – where she takes care of the animals and has a mile long list of chores to attend to daily. Finally convincing her parents to let her attend college, Ren quickly becomes the talk of the campus with her new views, positive outlook, and her ways of experiencing everything for the very first time thanks to her sheltered life. Fitz is the ultimate playboy: good looking, flirty, top in his class, and his rich dad is the top donor for the college. When these two opposites get tangled in their immunology class, a cross-country road trip begins that will change both of their lives forever.

By far the BEST of the Meant to Be series to date! A tale-as-old-as-time is revamped and brilliantly delivered in a captivating and enthralling way. Ren and Fitz were the perfect characters - so well developed and flushed out that you felt like they were real people. The whole opposites attract, grumpy/sunshine vibe will leave you wanting more (with a smile on your face!).

While a tad predictable (though for a second near the end I was shocked for a chapter that maybe I had it all wrong!), I was eagerly anticipating how Christina Lauren would tie together Rapunzel and Flynn to make it a new-age ending. I don't particularly feel like the ending was very Disney-like, but this reimagined retelling hit all the right buttons for me.

If you love Christina Lauren, a sweet story (that had my kids laughing at the jokes from the bar scene), and a fresh look at the perspective of being naive and innocent seeing the world for the first time with a dreamy male lead - this is the story for you! I feel like this will be a BIG hit and will be recommending it to everyone that will listen (in fact, I will be buying it on June 25, 2024 to give to one of my best friends). 4.7 cute stars!

Thank you to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for this spellbinding arc; all opinions are my own!

“It was overwhelming, the way her heart was discovering love at the same time her mind was contemplating the possibility that her entire life had been built on a lie.”

Tangled Up in You is the fourth in a series of Disney sanctioned reimagined stories. Different popular authors create the stand alone books and I’ve read three of the four. I jumped at the chance to read this one because Christina Lauren is a favorite author. This Tangle (Repunzel) based features Ren and Fritz. Ren has been homeschooled and self taught on a homestead in Idaho. She comes to college as a twenty-two year old who has tested into high levels of education. Her parents are strict about rules and she must return home every weekend.

Fritz comes off as the charming, flirty, smart, wealthy kid but has a deep back story of his own. When a class assignment has Ren learning she has a close relative living across the country she didn’t know exists, she invites herself along on a road trip with Fritz. Driving in Max his vintage mustang they get to know each other better while in close proximity. I like that they take time to visit Wall Drug and a few iconic sites along the way.

Ren is cute in her naivety which is offset by her intelligence. Christina Lauren is good at building sexual tension while keeping it a Disney, kissing only book. The ending feels out of place compared to the rest of the book, but I’m not sure what else would have been better. I enjoyed the story but not nearly as much as other books by the writing duo. The cover is adorable. (3.5 Stars)

If you don’t know who the amazing dynamic duo Christina Lauren is….CLIMB OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THAT ROCK! They are the best romance authors! Every single one of their titles is amazing. When I saw they were doing a story inspired by the Disney’s Tangled movie, I knew I had read it! It’s been some years since I’ve seen the movie, but I think they did an excellent job of modernizing the tale. Always looking forward to more from them!