The perfect slow burn romance with all the lovely charm of two of our favorite Disney leads. Tangled Up in You is the grumpy x sunshine fic that hits all the high points of the classic fairy tale. While I know it was intended to be this way, everything felt a little too picture perfect for my taste, especially the ending. But hey, that's a Disney retelling for you!

Tangled Up In You by Christina Lauren was a great modern retelling of Tangled. I found the story fascinating, especially with Ren's sheltered life. It gave me Educated vibes. I found the story to be engrossing. I recommend reading this book.

A good retelling of the beloved movie Tangled is a tall order. Rapunzel and Flynn Rider have an undeniable chemistry and the progression of their story and personal growth never fail to capture the hearts of the audience. There are not many people who would be up to the task of giving this story a modern twist that holds the same standards as the original. Fortunately, the publishers knew what they were doing when they chose Christina Lauren to continue their Meant to Be series of retellings.

Christina Lauren managed to not only capture the magic of the original, but also add their own spin in a way that made the story make sense in a more modern setting. Well, as much as they could anyway. Ren’s homelife and backstory flowed brilliantly into who she was as a person when she started her adventure, going to college. When she meets up with a guide to tour the college, she gets to know Fitz, who, despite their immediate chemistry, can't stand her. The progression of their relationship and the journeys that they both embark on was brilliantly done. While they are undeniably retelling the story, Tangled, both Fitz and Ren are their own characters who deserve the love of the audience in their own right.

It was great fun to see the modern world through the eyes of the always kind and at times, naive, Ren. There were many times when seeing the world through that lens brought out the beauty and the pain of the real world. The lens provided a look at the hypocrisy of society and the ways that the beauty within the individual can counter that hypocrisy and make the world better, one smile at a time.

The only complaint that I had while reading this book was that the ending felt abrupt. For a story that spent so much time building tension and suspense, it was over rather quickly. There were a few storylines that I felt were left unfinished and would have really helped to finish the rounding out of Ren and Fitz’s characters.

3.5/5 stars for a story that will thrill fans of the movie, Tangled.

Thank you to Hyperion and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for my honest review

I believe this book was a take on Disney Princess Rapunzel (Tangled). It was a cute romance story that mimicked the original story well! The characters were cute. Fitz's car was named Max which was a fun little easter egg to the prince's horse in the movie. Ren was out of touch with the world (which is expected based on the character), but at times it made the story feel very YA.

Overall, the story was cute but it was a bit slow. I also didn't really like the ending. If you are a Disney fan though, this is a fun & cute read that you should check out!

It took me a while to finish this book, but I did it. I don't think Christina Lauren is the same writing duo I used to love a few years back. The book was okay. But okay it's not enough for me anymore. It hurts me, but it's true. I loved Fitz tho!

Tangled Up in You is quite the read! While I haven’t watched the movie TANGLED which this one is loosely based on, I can say that this one charmed me to pieces. Whenever I read a Chrstina Lauren book, I immediately think it’s going to be hilarious, silly, and sexy. And while this one does have the author's trademark humor, I felt this one was tame compared to their other books. That’s not to say that I didn’t enjoy it because I DID, but it isn’t a replica of what I’ve read from them previously.

Tangled Up in You is the perfect retelling. Christina Lauren's experience writing fan-fiction really comes through with this one. Not only does Tangled Up In You offer its own enjoyable experience for readers unfamiliar with Disney's Tangled, the book does a tremendous amount of fan service and shows appreciation for the 2010 film that fans will quickly take notice of.

Tangled is a personal favorite. When I saw that Christina Lauren would be doing a modern retelling of this Disney gem, I knew I had to read it. The book is true to its subject matter while still able to put in a few interesting and logical twists to give it a modern feel.

I got some friends to join along in the fun, so not only were we all to enjoy reading Tangled Up In You, we also did a little book club meeting of our own using the AMAZING Book Club Kit (you can find this on the authors' page under the link for Tangled Up In You). With recipes, printable bookmarks, discussion questions, interviews with the authors, and more, this Book Club Kit made me wish I could have one for every book we read.

While Tangled Up In You is a standalone read, it is part of a larger Disney retelling series that I am about to deep dive into and bring my friends along with me. 😅 These are the perfect books to just reset with and help you relive and enjoy a Disney favorite in a whole new way.

If you are a fan of Tangled, much like I am, then I definitely recommend this one! Christina Lauren nailed the vibes completely. It was charming, sweet and overall enjoyable!

This contemporary fairy tale is a fun retelling of Tangled. I loved the grumpy sunshine trope and slow burn. I wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much as I did. I was laughing and smiling along with this story and it was fun to follow along and compare to the movie.

okay i absolutely love Tangled so much. i was very excited for this, and it did not disappoint!! their dynamic and chemistry was to Flynn and Repunzel!! it was so cute, and funny! such an overall lighthearted read!

Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren was an absolutely delightful read that made my Disney-loving heart so happy. This book is a modern-day retelling of Tangled, the story is cute, fast-paced, and full of little twists and turns and one huge one I wasn't expecting even a little bit. There were also a lot of funny moments, as Ren was so sheltered that she had never even held an iPhone, the modern world had so much she knew nothing about. I loved Ren's innocence and Fitz's genuine kindness as they crossed the country. If you're a fan of Christina Lauren, this book doesn't have the usual spice factor. It's on the very low end, which I think was wholly appropriate for this story.

Loved it. Sheltered Homesteader girl wants to see the world and go to college against her parents wishes. She gets paired up with the intelligent popular jock boy and they end up on a road trip together. Clean romance, pg to pg13 - no steam.
I do miss when Christina Lauren wrote all the smut but I am still thankful to them for receiving this advanced copy.

What a unique and different rom-com!

This was actually my first time reading a re-telling.

Ren and Fitz's story was super cute but a tad predictable. But, it was a super fun and quick read. It's not really something I'd read again and not sure that retellings are for me.

But, I love Christina Lauren books!

2.5/5 stars

Not as good as By the Book, but that could be because I love Belle more than Tangled. Still a nice romance and I love the theme and throwback to Rapunzel.

Absolutely love this Disney series. This one wasn’t my favorite of the series so far. It took a while for me to get the Tangled vibes from it.

the rapunzel vibes are everything! i absolutely adored Ren and Fitz together. i’ didn’t realize i needed a modern rapunzel retelling until Tangled Up In You, and it delivered so perfectly!

Tangled Up in You
Rating: 4/5
I feel a little silly because I had no idea this was part of a series of standalones. I will definitely have to go back and read the other ones. Additionally, I have never seen Tangled... oops! I have read a ton of Rapunzel retellings though and this one is going to the top of the list! I enjoyed the chemistry between the characters and modern twist on the classic fairy tale.
Tropes:
–Fairy Tale Retelling
–Grumpy x Sunshine
–Road Trip
–Forced Proximity
–Only One Bed

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy of this novel. I highly enjoyed it and will be recommending it to others.

I always read Christina Lauren books so was excited to get an ARC of this one. Loved the "retelling" of Tangled/Repunzel and while this was not as steamy as her other books it was still a sweet read. The movie references had me giggling and it was a cute rom-com that was easy to read in one sitting! Thank you to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was slow to start but eventually I warmed up to it. This was the "Rapunzel" themed book of the series. I thought the authors did a good job bringing the fairytale to real life. 3 stars