I am a huge Christina Lauren fan and I love the movie Tangled, so I knew this was going to be a good match.

But even knowing that, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I expected a simple fairy tale retelling but my favorite author duo upped the stakes into a fun and sometimes thriller romance novel.

I wish we got to see the couple a little more at the end but that book was DELIGHTFUL. I knew Christina Lauren wouldn't disappoint

Well, I think I can tell that I'm a Christina Lauren's fan. I've loved every single book I've read from them. Including this one !

Ren is a 22 years old who has always lived only with her parents, on a homestead, far from every civilization. She's never been to school, nor any activities because her parents didn't want to mix with the rest of the world.
But she manages to convinve them to let her study at University. With strict rules such as not going out of the campus or having social interactions.
She meets Fitz, a rich and hansome boy, but her roommate warns her against him. Yes, he's top of his class, but he's also a player with the girls.
After a science project, she has a striking revelation. And she has to go to Atlanta to confirm her doubts. So she blackmails Fitz, and goes on a road-trip with him. And they begin to learn to know each other. And they're sweet and cute...

This story is a modern retelling of tangled, and I must say, if I didn't know it, I wouldn't have guessed. Because it's really well grounded in our era, and the questioning is really acurate, and the story is really credible.
So, I loved it !

I was very excited to read this contemporary Tangled retelling from Christina Lauren and it was pretty much perfect! I loved that it was more like the movie(I think the original tale of Rapunzel is more angsty and dramatic lol) but it also had many twists and fun surprises!

So, in Tangled Up In You we have Ren who has lived a very sheltered life. Raised on her parents' homestead and homeschooled her whole life, she's pretty excited to finally have the chance to go to college at twenty-two and explore the world - with some conditions from her parents. When she gets to college she meets Fitz, who seems very charming and carefree at first glance. But Fitz has his own set of plans too and Ren showing up to his classes with her academic brilliance has thrown a wrench in them. And in a surprising turn of events, an assignment for an immunology class changes their lives completely and takes them on a road trip with some unexpected turns!

I loved Ren - she was so chatty and fun! It was so nice to see the world through her eyes and I think Fitz loved that too, though he might have found her a bit annoying at first😂 Fitz might seem a bit closed off at first but he is so loyal and caring! Also, loved the fact that his car was named Max - there were so many parallels between the book and the movie! The mystery subplot was a bit fun too - though we, as readers, might know where it is going, the journey along with the road trip was the best part! Though it has a college setting I wouldn't classify this as NA as there's no steam in this one. Overall, this was a very fun and charming Tangled retelling that left me with a huge smile on my face! So, if you're looking for one or if you're just in the mood for a cute rom com, you should definitely pick this one up!❣️✨

I just LOVED this book. Was funny and I loved the similarities to "Tangled" while still being it's own story. Would totally recommend or read again!

Thank you to Netgalley & the publisher for the advance copy!

Thank you Netgalley for the advanced reading copy! This book was a nice continuation of the Meant to be Series - which I think is a retelling of Disney movies from contemporary romance writers. This one is based on Tangled, and that is a delightful movie - I have kids so watch it all the time. I think that the duo writing pair of Christina Lauren are good writers and they really know how to write a romance. I think one of the best things about this book is that they kept the tone of the movie, which to me is light hearted while being a really cute romance. I recommend this book for fans of Disney, enemies to lovers, banter, and Christina Lauren.

Christina Lauren is easily one of my favourite duos and everything they write is amazing. I really enjoyed this series of modern fairy tales retold. rapunzel was a very interesting premise to tackle but they did a grreat job with it!

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

Ren and Fitz

• Disney Princess Vibe • YA Vibe • SLOW burn •

While some of the character vibe annoyed me, I believe they stayed very true to the Disney Tangled of the character traits. Fitz felt a bit arrogant at first, and Ren so out of place and naive. The story was well connected to the original even in the details, such as Fitz's car being named Max (Maximus).
There was a YA vibe to the story. It was a cute first romance love story.

This is an exact retelling of Disney's Tangled. I think I was expecting more of a nod to or essence of instead of a scene by scene repeat. I was also missing a lot of what I love about Christina Lauren's writing - the spice and the snark. This was a clean romance and super, saccharine sweet. I did like the homesteader twist to show how isolated Ren (Rapunzel) began life, but beyond that a lot of this was contrived and, obviously, if you've watched Tangled, nothing was surprising.

The newest Meant to Be Disney adaptation takes on Tangled, with main character Ren, a girl raised in isolation on a homestead and now finds herself at college. There, she meets Fitz, a well known ladies man with a murky past. When they find themselves on an unexpected road trip together, they start to understand each more and create a deeper bond.

I loved this! Tangled is one of, if not my favorite, Disney movies, and this did such a good job adapting it! I loved all the slight nods to the movie (although wish we could have had Pascal along the whole time), while still allowing Ren and Edward (Fitz) to be their own people. I loved By the Book too, but this one was so much better for me, maybe again because I love Tangled so much. The authors even got a frying pan reference in! Just such a delight for a Tangled lover, although I think anyone could enjoy this sweet romance.

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really enjoyable, kinda crazy romance. I’ve read several Christina Lauren books and this one is definitely a bit different from their usual stories. It’s closed door, so more YA, even though the main characters are in their early twenties, but it didn’t seem like it was missing anything. The plot was pretty out there, but considering it’s supposed to be a retelling of Rapunzel, that makes total sense. I really liked both main characters. It was a bit opposite attracts, it not in a toxic way. I don’t know if this would appeal to other Christina Lauren fans because it’s definitely a departure from their usual content, but I thought it was a lot of fun.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for providing me access to this eARC for my honest opinion!

I will read anything that Christina Lauren puts out and fall completely in love with it. They are such brilliant writers and this one was no different. Such a good read. it was quick and engaging and everything I could ask for. I recommend over and over again :)

Christina Lauren know how to tell a story. Their characters leap off the page with personality. The tension between Ren and Fitz is top notch. With romances, you always know your due for a Happily Ever After...even more so with a fairytale retelling. Somehow they are still able to keep me turning the pages and hoping for that HEA. I haven't read the other books in the Matched Series, but I've read most of what Christina Lauren have written.

I love Christina Lauren and Rapunzel, so what was there not to like about this story? I thoroughly enjoyed the book and plot

Favorite Disney movie + favorite writing duo = SPARKS FLYING. I am deeply obsessed. What a story!! I will always read anything CLO gives me.

I enjoyed the modern take on Tangled. It's one of my favorite Disney movies. I also am a huge fan of anything Christina Lauren writes. I found this one missing some of the banter I loved about their previous works. I think it's because this book had more of a YA vibe than an adult romance vibe. That's okay, just not my normal cup of tea. It's still cute and worth a read.

You’ve got a modern day Rapunzel story with our main girl Ren setting off for college after living on a farm her whole life. She meets Fitz, cocky rich kid who has a secret past and start on their adventure being near each other. I liked the story line and the romance.

I love and adore Christina Lauren books! I have never read one I did not enjoy. However, this was one I just did not get into. I love all fairytale stories and loved the idea of this being a modern retelling of Rapunzel. Having read Christina Lauren before I was not expecting this to be so slow. I did enjoy some of the banter between Ren and Fitz. To me it read more YA and I think that is where I had a problem. I was hoping for something more adult and it seemed a bit immature. I understand that it was most likely intentional because of Rens character. For me personally, it was too immature for my taste.

Ren is a freshman in college. It’s is her first time in school…ever. Oh, and she is 22. She has lived on a homestead with her parents and really has no life experience. She is super smart, but has never used the internet, doesn’t have a cell phone, and has never really had a friend. When she makes an unexpected discovery she ends up nana roadtrip with the campus hottie, Fitz. He isn’t thrilled about this, but slowly Ren’s zest for life starts to wear him down. Their impending love story is wild and precious.

Ok, let me start out by saying I don’t love Disney. So when I found out this was a retelling of Tangled I wasn’t sold I would live it. However, it’s a modern day version so well done that you don’t even really think of Disney. I loved everything about it!

I could not have asked for better travel companions than Ren and Fitz, cause when people say that books transport you to different places, Tangled Up in You is the perfect example of that. Whether I'd be standing in a 2 hour wait for a popular restaurant or chilling at a cafe, reading about Ren and Fitz's own travels and experiences made the mundane moments of my trip just a little more exciting. Especially seeing things through Ren's optimistic gaze, her high-on-life-and-discoveries energy made all the everyday things that we forget to appreciate seem all the more special, and isn't that the loveliest thing ever?

While Ren was having the time of her life on that road trip, it was also fascinating seeing Fitz (aka the mysterious golden boy with a mission) and his agenda unravel. Each layer that Ren peels back from him allows us the opportunity to see him at his core and it's impossible not to adore the person he truly is, once you know his story. We're right with Ren falling for him.

Was a Christina Lauren Tangled retelling in my 2024 bingo card? Nope, but as a fan of the Meant to Be books, I can say this was a wonderful addition to the collection, one that is fateful to the theme while also having the CLo touch that we love. Tangled Up in You is a delight of a book that will have your tooth aching from sweetness, knuckles white from gripping the book so hard trying to figure out the mystery, and eyes sparkling from basking in Ren's road trip glow. This was another hit from CLo and I'm already itching for my next fix from the incredible duo.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this fun novel. Christina Lauren’s Tangled Up in You is a delightful and heartwarming read that perfectly captures the essence of contemporary romance. The chemistry between the characters is electric, and their witty banter adds a delightful spark to the story. With its engaging plot and well-developed characters, this novel offers a perfect blend of humor and emotional depth. Christina Lauren’s signature charm shines through, making this book a charming and memorable addition to the romance genre.