Thanks to NetGalley for my gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion and review.
This is a cute retelling of Tangled. This story follows Ren. She is a breath of fresh air raised off the grid on a working farm. At 23, her parents finally allow her to go to school so she attends College. At Corona college she meets Fitz, most popular man on campus. Hilarity ensues as does a crazy road trip from Spokane to Nashville. Overall a cute story. Slowed down a little in the middle but had a HEA. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

This book was such a treat! Thank you to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for an advanced copy of the ebook because I had so much fun with it!

I am but a Disney nerd so I was so excited to read this Rapunzel/Tangled retelling and boy did it deliver. Ren and Fitz really embodied the characters I had already grown to love and I really appreciated the modernized version of the story. I also loved all the little nods to the movie.

This story appealed to my romance side but also my tense thriller side because, while avoiding spoilers, things were a bit hog wild there for a bit at the end!

All in all a solid read and a definite recommendation from me!

This was a delightful rom-com, and as a huge fan of the original Tangled movie, it truly did the source material justice.
As I mentioned, I am a huge fan of the movie Tangled; it's one of my comfort films I watch when I'm feeling down. Rapunzel is my favorite princess, Flynn my favorite prince. So when I heard that rom-com royalty Christina Lauren was writing a modern retelling of it? Immediately knew I needed to read ASAP. Of course I immediately requested an e-arc of it.
And I was not disappointed in terms of a retelling. There were so many little easter eggs and nods back to the movie, I did a little excited jump and squeal whenever I caught one. I have a few favorites, but I won't list them here as part of the fun of this book is finding all of those references. *Insert Captain America "I KNOW THAT REFERENCE" meme here* Ren just exudes Rapunzel's fun and energetic vibes, while Fitz perfectly matches Flynn's brooding bad-boy exterior hiding a softy interior. (and yes. don't worry, he does do the smolder ;) )
I really enjoyed my time reading this and think that it did a great job reimagining the original story, but I think it does stand well on its own as well. The only reason I'm knocking off one star is because there is one plot point that seems a bit far fetched, and you really need to know the original story to have the believe-ability of it. It got super dramatic super fast, and didn't seam together perfectly with the lightheartedness of the rest of the story.

Overall I had a fantastic time reading this and can't wait to get my own copy after release day!

A contemporary reimagining of the story of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from Disney's very charming Tangled with Christina Lauren at the helm? Yes, please!

Though the overarching story here is very familiar, Christina and Lauren clearly had a ton of fun interpreting the tale for a modern-day romance audience. Here, we're introduced to Ren, a brilliant, beautiful woman in her 20s who has been raised off the grid and is heading into the world on her own for the first time to attend university, and Fitz, a heartthrob with a whole lot riding on graduating at the top of his class. After Fitz decides he will very pointedly not be won over by Ren's wide-eyed innocence and enthusiasm for the world like the rest of the student body, he finds himself competing with her—and failing miserably—and then blackmailed into giving her a ride across the country after she learns some life-changing information about her family.

While the plot beats here line up pretty perfectly with the film, Christina Lauren infuse the story with contemporary romance touches (a road trip! only one bed! rivals to lovers! he falls first!) and continue raising the stakes throughout the book, creating a bit of mystery and providing swoons as they go.

Though Tangled Up In You isn't completely reinventing the wheel, it's a very fun take on Tangled that's a quick and satisfying read for romance lovers.

I’m a pretty big fan of both Christina Lauren and Disney (Tangled being one of my faves) so I was obviously excited to read this one!

It is honestly very cheesy but it works since it is a Disney remake. It followed the Tangled storyline so precisely that I had trouble envisioning the characters as non cartoons!
It was a very cute and ridiculous book that I enjoyed even though it was so over the top.


I think if you like Disney you will enjoy reading the latest installment of the Meant To Be series. It isn’t Christina Lauren’s best work but they understood the assignment. 3.5 rounded up.

Thank you NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you Hyperion Avenue and Netgalley for providing me with an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Y’all I am obsessed with this!! Tangled is one of my all time favoueite Disney films and this book captured its essence perfectly while still standing strong as its own contemporary romance.

Ren was an absolute delight. She was naive but intelligent, uncertain but brave, sheltered but outgoing. Her wide-eyed curiosity and friendliness made me love her instantly, just the way everyone she came into contact with did.

Except Fitz. And god, I loved how much Fitz was annoyed by her at the start. It made the way he softened towards her until he was falling for her so much more delicious to read. I especially loved the transition from Fitz to Edward, the way their growing trust and his change was reflected in the text that way.

I loved their relationship. I always love a road trip story and this one was just so stupidly sweet. Obviously, being a fan of Tangled, I knew where the plot was headed, but parts of it still managed to take me by surprise which was awesome.

I definitely recommend this if you’re looking for a light, fluffy romance read.

“Tangled Up In You” immediately pulled me into the story, which rarely happens with romance novels. Christina Lauren’s writing style is fun and engaging, as always. I was a little hesitant going into this one, but the execution of a Tangled-inspired contemporary rom-com was perfect!

For those who love:
💟 Tangled
💟 Grumpy/Sunshine
💟 Opposites Attract
💟 College Setting
💟 Road Trip
💟 Quest
💟 Only One Bed

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Christina Lauren's "Tangled Up In You" delivers a compelling love story set against the backdrop of New York City. The plot follows Ava and Michael as they navigate their intertwined pasts and uncertain futures.
The story is a blend of romance and unexpected twists, keeping the reader engaged without feeling rushed. Ava and Michael are well-developed characters with relatable struggles and insecurities. They have really strong chemisty, making their journey all the more captivating.
"Tangled Up In You" is a heartwarming read that will appeal to fans of contemporary romance. It's a story about second chances and embracing the present moment. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a charming and relatable love story.

I adored this book. Told in alternating POV between Ren and Fitz.

First we have Ren, who has lived a somewhat sheltered life. She has been homeschooled her entire life. Has not had accessible technology etc, At 22 years old, her parents are "allowing" her to attend University, under many conditions. Ren starts to come in to her own after she leaves home. She is brilliant in the academic world, but not in life skills.

Fitz, the perceived "golden boy" has his own agenda. Graduate and move onto law school.
An unexpected road trip will pull Ren and Fitz together.

This was a quick read with a couple of unexpected turns. This will make a great beach read!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

A modern-day nod to the Rapunzel fairytale, Tangled is a sweet, absorbing story. This combination romance/escape thriller explores themes of identity, revenge, the ethics of genetic research, the downsides of modern technology and social media, and what truly makes a family. I love how the main characters, Ren and Fitz, seemingly so disparate a couple, grow to appreciate and then love each other as they adjust to life on the run. The gradual revelation of the truth about the parents of each character, and the danger of trusting the wrong people, add tension to the story. The pacing is just right, the relationship develops believably, the climax is suspenseful, and the conclusion is satisfying; altogether this is an entertaining read.

I'm a huge Christina Lauren fan AND Disney princess fan, so I had some pretty high hopes for this book. This book was by far my favorite in this series. I loved finding all the little Easter eggs like Ren's cat's name is Pascal. There's a frying pan scene. Fitz talks to his car and treats it like a baby just like Flynn would with his horse. I feel like there were some Cinderella vibes in this story also with Ren having to do a ton of chores all the time.

Ren is very naïve and inexperienced when she sets off to college. She excels in every class she takes and makes friends with everyone (even the janitor). Part of me thinks she should have struggled a little more with this transition, but she is so loveable that it didn't bother me too much. I do love a grumpy/sunshine pairing with characters and this book doesn't disappoint with this dynamic. Ren slowly melts Fitz's hardened heart full of revenge to take down his father's business.

Part of me loved how Ren loved to shop at secondhand stores because I also love finding great deals there. BUT while Edward and Ren were on their road trip, they would stop and buy a few clothes items. THEN they would put them on without washing them first! This is a HUGE no-no for me. Please wash your secondhand clothes first everyone!

Now if you are also a Christina Lauren fan, you are used to their steamy scenes. I will say that this book is only rated PG-13, so don't expect much else besides kissing. I'm a fan of forced proximity, and Fitz & Ren were forced into one hotel room every night for almost a week. I was expecting a few more temptations between the two as the nights went on, but I still appreciated the clean read.

Thank you to NetGalley for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cute retelling of Tangled with the story of Ren and Fitz. I liked to idea of her going off to college and Fitz being the bad boy in college. After reading this one I now have to go back and read the others that are in the series. Christina Lauren did a good job with this story.

This was a really fun retelling of Rapunzel! The ending was filled with drama! I loved it.

Ren has lived on her parent’s homestead from as far back as she can remember. But her parents have really strict rules and she has been very sheltered. She has barely left this place since she remembered moving there at 3. Now at 23 she has been accepted to college and surprisingly her parents have agreed!

When attending college Ren meets Fitz who is “Mr. Everything”. He’s smart and funny and popular and wealthy and so on and so on.” But Fitz isn’t who he seems and he wants nothing to do with Ren until she convinces him to let her go on a road trip with him. This little trip changes both of their lives completely!

A loosely based on the fairy tale Tangled novel. You will recognize some things in the book from her painting the walls to her cat named Pascal. Also the Ren for Rapunzel, and Fitz for Flynn. That's just the beginning of the nods towards the novel.

The book was just so-so for me. I did like the over the top character for Ren. And I think it was a clever modernization. The twist for the identity was pretty well done as well.

There is a lot of sexual tension in the story as well as implied sexual behaviors and making out scenes. This isn't in the Christian fiction genre in case you were wondering. LOL.

It really was just a retelling of Tangled so if you like that style for books, you will probably enjoy this.

It was just okay for me. i felt like there could have been a bit more to Ren's character.

3 stars

*I received an ARC of the book from the publisher and NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review and all thoughts are my own.

a perfect addition to the meant to be series! I loved Fitz and Ren and their story! I loved the modern retelling and Ren's simple life and innocence!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)

𝑴𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:
I’ve always loved Disney’s version of Rapunzle - Tangled. It’s such a cute movie, and for all of my princess story lovers out there, it’s the perfect tale to get lost in! So of course when I saw one of my favourite romance author duos, Christina Lauren, would be writing a retelling of this story, I was sold!

This book was the perfect modern day fairytale! Anyone who is familiar with the original Disney story, can easily pick out the nods the authors made to the original. While I absolutely loved this aspect, it was still great that a new modern flair was added to it!

While reading the book, I was able to feel all of the emotions the two main characters were feeling. Part of this was from the authors skill at writing detailed character descriptions and giving them personality, but part of it was also having the story told through the two main characters POV.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone love a good fairytale retelling, specifically in modern times.

𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒇 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆:
- 👸🏼 Disney’s Tangled
- 😰 A close proximity trope
- 👨🏻‍🎓 Reformed bad boys

𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈: N/V Brut - Ravine Vineyards🥂

4 5 rounded up.
It was a bit slow in the beginning, but overall, I loved this! Pg13, kissing. It might help that tangled is one of my favorite Disney movies.

Ren grew up in a homestead with her parents. No phones, no internet, no real contact with the outside world. Somehow, Ren convinces her parents to let her go to college, where she can finally try new things. There, she meets Fitz , a fellow student who gives her a tour of the school. Each weekend, Ren returns to the homestead to do chores. While at school, she throws into new activities, even some that her parents might not approve of.

Upon doing a dna test for class, she learns that her biological father lives across the country. She blackmails Fitz to take her with him on a road trip. Slowly over their trip feelings shift into something more than just friends.

I'm not going to ruin the ending, but it does follow the movie fairly well, plot wise. I loved Ren and her optimistic view of situations and how Fitz comes around to enjoying things. There were laugh out loud moments and some heart-felt scenes.

Thank you to netgalley for providing an ARC for me to read and honestly review

I haven't read any of the previous Meant to Be novels- modern retellings of fairytales but I think I might now. I really liked this take on Rapunzel/Tangled more than I thought I would. It was easy and predictable but in a good way. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I loved the idea of a Tangled retelling, and they did a great job at that piece! I was very much looking forward to diving into this, but I never felt like I got attached to Ren or Fitz, or buying into the storyline. It wasn’t awful, in that the premise and setup was interesting. Just couldn’t help but comparing a lot… and compared to other CLo books this was a miss for me personally - even though I love Disney.

Thanks Hyperion, Christina Lauren and NetGalley for the arc to read and review. All thoughts are mine and were not impacted by receiving an arc to review.

This book is unfortunately a DNF for me. Between the formatting of the arc (the lack of formatting made it very difficult for me to read with my ADHD) and the fact that I didn’t understand this was a Disney book when I requested it, I just cannot get through it. I will not be reviewing this on any other platforms because I feel like other folks will probably enjoy it and I do really love this author duo.

Please keep neurodivergent folks in mind when you distribute arcs. I understand they are unfinished copies, but lack of formatting can be very difficult for a lot of readers.