This is a unique modern day retelling of the Disney movie Tangled. As someone who has watched that movie I really enjoyed the similarities between the plot and characters. Fitz is not quite like Flynn Ryder but I think I liked him even better. He was so sweet to Ren and their relationship was fun.

Ren is such a great character! I loved her optimism. She is naive but due to her upbringing that is understandable.

Having read books by this author I was surprised at the lack of spice. Even with the lack of spice I enjoyed this and didn’t want it to end. I do wish we could have had a more detailed epilogue.

I thought this was a sweet, cute modern retelling of Disney’s Rapunzel. If you are a Disney adult, this is definitely for you! I have read the first book in this series and I felt similarly. It was cute and sweet, but definitely not the sexy sizzle I am used to from Christina Lauren.

I have been a fan of Christina Lauren for about 7 or 8 years - and I love that they are still producing great romances (Something Wilder is my all time fave of their more mainstream romances).

I only watched Tangled once a long time ago, but it's a classically known tale so it was easy to pick up on what was the fairy tale and what was reimagined for a contemporary romance.

Christina Lauren somehow immediately encapsulated the gross feeling of Ren being controlled perfectly in the first chapter. Seeing a modern telling of Tangled is actually pretty messed up when you think of the layers of how Ren has been failed by society. Every time her parents were on the page I felt itchy from their mere presence - they are well encapsulated villains.

Ren is also intelligent and kind and naïve in all the best ways, and Fitz has a great amount of reflection in who he is as a person and how he navigates falling for Ren knowing he needs to do some work on himself. This is definitely a more chaste PG romance - and I think if it had been more physical given Ren's controlled life that that would not have at all worked in this story - so it was nice to see how emotion and consent driven everything was.

The only reason I'm removing stars is because I super struggle to read anything based in a college atmosphere - which has been my work environment for the last 14 years. Some of the major plot points based on Corona are genuine violations of federal law, and, having actually worked in policy, nothing is ever decided in 24-hours or less, I've had cases take 2+ years. Plus the concept of "top of your class" is not entirely how anything works. Knowing all of those things I just could not separate reality from what the story was trying to create with these plot points - instead I was thinking "Well, get a lawyer and that's over before this sentence is done being typed."

All that being said, if you've read Christina Lauren before you know how solid and fun their storylines are. They made a fun, modern retelling of an enemies-to-lovers esque romance, and it's great for a pleasure read, especially if you're looking for more of a lower-heat-sweet romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Christina Lauren can do no wrong and this is an example of this! Love the spin on a disney classic too! 5 stars! Thank you for the opportunity to read and review!

This was the first fairy tale adaptation that I’ve read as an adult. I wasn’t sure what to expect, and but I really enjoyed this book. This a modernized retelling of Rapunzel, with no fantastical elements. Some of the story was predictable since I know the story of Rapunzel, but it was different enough to not feel redundant. Overall, this book was a lot of fun! I will be recommending this book when it officially comes out!

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for an opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review. A modern day retelling of Rapunzel, if you will. I devoured this book in less than 24 hours, as I tend to do with most of Christina Lauren's books. Loved it! Definitely gave some sizzle as well as left me laughing in several places. Would definitely recommend!

Perfect for Tangled fangirls like myself, “Tangled Up in You” is a modern rom-com reimagining of the Disney classic. Ren and Fitz have all the charm of Rapunzel and Flynn, so fear not. This is like reading a quality modern AU fanfiction, though beware, this is from a Disney imprint, so shenanigans stay strictly PG/maybe bordering PG-13. Give it a go if you like college/NA romance, grumpy/sunshine, road trips, and the only one bed trope.

Christina Lauren is one of my very favorite authors and I grab their books before all others on my TBR list. That being said, Tangled Up In You by Christina Lauren fell short of my expectations. While the writing was solid, the story didn't capture the essence that I typically associate with Christina Lauren's writing. It lacked the signature charm, spice and humor that make their books stand out. Overall, an average read but not the experience I anticipated.

I have never really read a romance inspired by a Disney movie and I was so happy to read this book. And it was amazing! If you love tangled at all you should read this book!

I love Christina Lauren and Tangled Up in You doesn't disappoint. Tangled is my favorite Disney princess movie and I absolutely love this adaptation. Plus, they touch on the problems society faces being so dependent on our phones. Technology is great but maybe we all would be happier and more fulfilled if we lived a little more like Ren. Most read 5 stars.

Thank you NetGalley and Christina Lauren for this arc.

Do you love Disney? Do you enjoy romantic comedies? This book is for you!

Disclaimer: I am not a Disney girlie; however, I am a Christina Lauren girlie. Therefore, I HAD to read this book! I am not disappointed in the least, and I LOVED every part of this story! The ending is a definite plot twist so read to find out more!

There is only kissing in this book, but the transition of feelings of Fitz made me super giddy and, in the end, the admiration we see of Fitz' character towards Ren made me fall in love with him, myself! Ren's character is exceptionally loveable and I adore her! Ren and Fitz are perfect for each other and Christina Lauren did a fabulous job! I still stand by all things C.L. and will continue to support! Thank you for the ARC!

Tangled Up in You follows Ren who with her family has been living off the grid for 22 years. But this year everything is changing because she is going to college. Fitz is at the top of his class at Corona College and has his life mapped out for him. When Ren comes to Corona College she challenges Fitz in his top-class spot. Everything changes when they get an assignment in their immunology seminar. Soon Fitz and Ren are on a road trip together and they two soon realize that their dreams might be in front of them the whole time.

The Ment to Be series has become one of my favorites as a Disney adult. This one is now my favorite in this series. I loved this retelling of Tangled. The relationship between Ren and Fitz was so dang cute. I love how Fitz helped Ren become her own in this book. I loved the adventure vibes of this book as well. I enjoyed that spice level in this book fit the vibes of the characters without being too much. Also, Christian Lauren will always be one of my go-to romance authors. At this point when they write a book I know I am going to love it. If you love Disney or cute romance books this is the book for you.

I will always prioritize a Christina Lauren book when I get an ARC from Net Galley. This installment from the Meant to Be is a bit different from their normal work, but it’s also a sweet and fun retelling of Tangled. I think some of the fairy tale elements become a little silly in trying to mesh them with a modern-day setting, but this is still a delightful read.

Soooo precious!!! Thank you so much to @netgalley, Christina Lauren, and the Disney Publishing Group for the ARC and the chance to review this take on Rapunzel. I could not love Fitz and Ren more. Super sheltered Ren grew up on a homestead in rural Idaho and finally talked her parents into letting her go away to college. Ren is incredibly smart, and so naive - so lovable. Fitz is the big man on campus, full of charm, but he’s totally hiding something. Ren was going to give him a run for his money and take the top grade. He doesn’t want to like Ren, but her ebullient nature is wearing down his frustration with her.

A darling fairy tale retold, sweet as could be. The reader gets to tag along on a fun roadtrip! This is a must-read for romance lovers!

I was so excited to get the opportunity to read this! I loved the quirky character of Ren and the story line. Enjoyed the added suspense so much I read the novel in one sitting.

Another great book by the dynamic duo! I loved this retelling of the cutesy Disney classic. It takes the story of a young beauty raised in isolation, and brings it to present day. Of course, along comes a love interest who may or may not not be who he seems……and he makes her question everything about herself. There is a smidge of the enemies to lovers, good girl vs. bad boy and a dash of forced proximity just for fun. If you like romance but you’re not necessarily wanting the spicy love scenes, this is a great book for you. Although I had the plot figured out pretty early on, it was still very engaging and the characters are lovable. I love the typical rom-coms that Christina Lauren does so well, but I really enjoyed that this one threw in a dash of suspense. I would absolutely recommend this book to fellow readers.

I sincerely thank Christina Lauren, NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced e-copy of this book. I was not paid, nor was I required, to write this review.

I love this book! This was a great re-telling of Rapunzel and Tangled specifically. I did not think of the implications of what that movie would translate to in the modern world, and Lauren found solid modern parallels to Rapunzel’s story. I really liked the college (Corona) and how Ren (Rapunzel) realized her life was not so perfect.

The characters were great— Ren and Fitz had palpable chemistry. I also appreciated the way Gloria and Steve were written; they were chilling and just perfect both in the story and in Ren’s memory. The Snuggly Duckling-type scene was just as iconic, and I really enjoyed the entire journey. Such a great re-telling and a fun book!

They just never miss! I love Christina Lauren so much and have read anything of theirs I can get my hands on. Take CLo and add in one of my all time favorite Disney movies?? Just couldn't get better. 5/5

In Tangled Up With You the writing duo brings us their reimagining of the well-known story of Rapunzel but now in the modern world. Our protagonist, Ren, has lived her entire life on a farm, with many rules imposed by her parents and little knowledge of the world outside her home, everything changes when at 22 her parents finally let her go away to study at college and Ren ends up on a crazy journey of self-discovery.

I really liked Christina Lauren's stories and this wasn't the exception, the book was such a nice read, the characters were interesting and charismatic, loved how they put their own magic and spin into this tale. The book comes out on June 25th, 2024.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Such a cute fun book! Loved it from the first page and kept me interested the entire book. Super cute quirky characters and a fun story that weaves it together. Christina Lauren never disappoints!

Thank you to netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.