I was given an ARC by NetGalley & Hyperion in exchange for an honest review!!

I am loving the meant to be series and this book knocked it out of the park! Christina Lauren crafted a story unlike anything I’ve ever read before in this Tangled retelling!

Ren has lived on a farm helping her parents her whole life and she has one dream to go to college! After lots of convincing and promising she’d come back to work on the farm on weekends her dream finally becomes a reality! She meets Fitz her resident advisor and he helps her live college life! Do and see things she’s never seen before! But one immunology project will change their lives forever!!

Be sure to pick this up on June 25,24!

I read this sweet book in a day- I loved it!!

Ren is the most wholesome and joyful character to read. The idea of someone who has been sheltered her whole life and is just now discovering the magic of the world in her 20’s was wonderful.

I didn’t realize when I requested the book that it was a modern retelling of the story of Rapunzel, I just knew it was by Christina Lauren and that was enough to make me want to read it!

The story takes you literally across the country, from Spokane to Atlanta and it’s a fantastic ride! The way Ren and Fitz’s relationship starts and the way it changes is so much fun to read.

Although it’s a romance novel, there are definitely some tense moments throughout the book that add some extra oomph to the storyline. I appreciated that!

Many thanks to #netgalley for this ARC of #tangledupinyou

Be still my beating heart. This was so darn sweet and kind of unhinged in a good way. Tangled is one of my favorite Disney movies so I knew I had to read this one! I had no idea how it would translate to a contemporary retelling but damn if CL didn’t make it work. I was completely engrossed in this one and eternally grateful I got to read an early copy. The characterization of Ren and Fitz perfectly aligned with the characters from the source material. The best part about this was how fun it was. Not a dull moment the whole read! The 3rd act drama goes off the wall crazy and I liked how everything concluded. Overall, highly recommend to fans of contemporary romance, modern retellings, road trips, college settings, and opposites attract.

I wonder if I would have enjoyed this as much if it wasn’t a retelling of an original work I liked/was familiar with.

Loved everything about this book from start to finish!!!! I’m convinced that Christina Lauren can write no wrongs and no one can tell me otherwise lol!!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book was everything I wanted it to be. And more. I love the movie "Tangled" and never imagined an adult retelling of the story could be so amazing.

I found myself chuckling so many times when an element of the movie popped up in the book. The authors did such a great job integrating them into the story.

I feel like I can't say too much so as not to spoil any specific parts of the story, beyond what you might already know, that is.

I will say this though, this book is charming and thought-provoking all at the same time. It brings into question what really makes a family and who you should trust.

I would definitely recommend this book!!!

This was so stinking cute! I am not typically a fan of retellings and honestly I’m not a big Disney girl, but when Christina Lauren say “jump” I say “how high?” (Aka I immediately read the ARC of their newest book based which just so happens to be a retelling of the Disney hit, Tangles!)

Tangled Up in You was swoony and so sweet. It has been ages since I’ve seen the movie but let’s be honest, a girl does NOT forget Flynn Rider!!!

Happy to report that Tangled Up in You’s hero, Fitz, has all the charm and charisma of the animated dream boat. Also, the little parts of the book that aligned with what I did remember from the movie had me chuckling a lot.

As far as a romance, this felt pretty YA which was fine with me. I wasn’t expecting a full blown naughty story with a Disney princess retelling and this one doesn't go past smoochin. I love my CLo spicy books, but I was actually more than content with the PG action here considering 22-year-old Ren (Rapunzel) has never been kissed.

I think if you love Tangled you will adore this book. If you’ve never seen (or care to see) the movie this might not be your favorite CLo romance but it is very cute and fun. A quick read that I guarantee will be a huge hit with the right crowd.

Many thanks to the publisher and netgalley for allowing me to be an early reader! All opinions are my own.

This was so cute! A very quick and easy read with classic Christina Lauren charm. I didn’t know this series existed and I’m so glad I do now. I recommend for the Disney lover at heart.

I just finished it and really enjoyed the retelling of the Tangled story.
Ren and Fitz were really cute during their roadtrip.
This was a quick and lovely read.

Tangled Up In You⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A sweet romance

Ren grew up on a homestead, living off the grid. She’s never held an Iphone before, been on social media or anything a normal 22 year old has done. Her dream is to attend college and learn more about the outside world. She’s read hundreds of books, took care of all the animals on the land, and is book smart. When her parents finally let her go off to college she learns a lot more than what she had ever imagined.

Fitz, is your typical college rich kid. Good looks, smooth talker and of course all the girls have a crush on him. He has his life all planned out. That is until a girl with long blonde hair comes crashing into this world.

I so enjoyed this story. It was such a cute romance. I liked both characters and how they grew and found themselves throughout the book. Also liked how there was a little mystery thrown into the storyline.

Thank you NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for my advanced reader copy. This is my honest and voluntary opinion.

This is why they are my reigning queens of romcom! Christina and Lauren have reimagined Disney's Tangled as a modern romance, complete with smouldering hero and bright haired ingenue. I was charmed by Ren, swooned for Fitz, and laughed at Max the Mustang. This is a sweet fairy tale with a dark backstory for our heroine, but as in Disney films it isn't the primary focus of the story. Disney fans will love picking out the Easter eggs and Christina Lauren fans will love their signature style (albeit with less spice). I'll happily read this one again.

Synopsis: This is part of the Meant To Be series where popular authors retell famous Disney tales. And to tell you the squeal I let out when I received an early copy of Christina Lauren’s version of Tangled.
Pros: This story was cute, I thought it followed the movie in a more current, updated way. The characters were likable and even though I knew how it would end I was still interested throughout.
Cons: This did lack CL’s signature spice but I’m guessing that’s one of the stipulations when following a Disney story.
Additionally, one piece of the conclusion didn’t quite flow for me, and the epilogue was rushed- but I still enjoyed it nonetheless.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for the arc which sadly won’t be released until June. But if you are a Disney lover, check these stories out!

Adored this story based off of Tangled. It's probably my favorite one in this series. Christian Lauren - talent, must read authors... thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Ren was a fantastic character. Great job with writing her book.

This one totally surprised me and was nothing like I ever expected - chef’s kiss. It’s the premise of Tangled wrapped up in a modern love story. It’s pure Christina Lauren and one you need to move to the top of your TBR. Ren grows up completely isolated from the modern world - her friends are the animals on her farm that she takes care of and she is mostly self educated. She is brilliant - knowing many different languages and a whole lot about many different things. At the age of 23, she convinces her parents to let her go to college - with some strict rules attached. This opens many different doors for Ren and when she meets Fitz her world changes forever. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early read. It’s a work of beauty.

Every book of Christina and Lauren's I always feel like it won't live up to my expectations but per usual, it EXCEEDS them! 10/10

I found this modern romcom retelling of Tangled to be delightful. The characters were engaging and the plot moved at a good pace so that I didn't want to put the book down.

This was such a cute modern day Tangled retelling. I think this was my favorite so far of the whole Meant to Be series. It was definitely tamer than most of Christina Lauren's books, but still was such a fun read. I think the book did a really good job of staying true to the original story while updating it to present time and relevance. I really enjoyed this read. Thanks to NetGalley and Hyperion for the ARC.

3.7! Tangled is one of my favorite animated movies ever made and Rapunzel is my favorite Disney princess! When I found out that Christina Lauren was going to do a retelling of this, I couldn’t have been more excited. However, I’m not exactly sure how I feel about this book.

Ren is attending Corona College, the first time she has ever gone to school and person, and she has left her parents behind in her hometown. This is where she meets Fitz, the top student in his class and a mystery to all the students on campus. Fitz has secrets he rather nobody knows which is why he doesn’t pay much attention to the rumors made about him. When Ren and Fitz meet they are both intrigued by the other and conscious while they are around each other. It isn’t until Ren has information that Fitz does not want to get out that they agree to go on a trip to Nashville, each for different reasons.

One of my favorite things about this book is all the ways the author used scenes of Rapunzel in the book. The way they were able to make it a part of this retelling was something I was questioning going in but it was well executed. The relationship between Ren and Fitz is sweet and fun like Rapunzel’s and Flynn's. Their adventure was fun to follow especially when they had to deal with the fact that there was only one bed in their hotel rooms. However, I still feel like something was missing or off about the story. I think that what Ren went through was something dark and traumatizing but it was kind of swept over. I wish there was more development in that aspect.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars, rounded up. I'll start off by saying that I've been a huge fan of the Meant to Be Series and have truly enjoyed the modernization of fairy tales. I was so excited to read this as a fan of Christina Lauren and of Disney's Tangled, but I have to admit I was a little disappointed. Mild spoilers (included in the original story) below.

This one did fall a bit flat for me; it almost felt like they stayed a bit too true to the original story, which made the plot feel a bit absurd. Ren was honestly, annoying, and Fitz seemed to be keeping secrets for no good reason.

My biggest gripe with this story was that I felt like they covered a dark topic in a way that is almost too light - I just can't believe that a young woman would find out that her parents were not her parents, but in fact had kidnapped her 20 years prior, and be doing just fine because don't worry! Her boyfriend is there.

Now, don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this story a lot. I read it in just a day. I thought Ren and Fitz were a sweet couple, and that both were goodhearted people in terrible situations. If you enjoyed the other books in this series, you'll still enjoy this one a lot.

TW: kidnapping, gun death, parental/emotional abuse

Christine Lauren can do no wrong! They continually write books and characters that feel so real. Ren and Fitz are two characters that have so many dimensions to them. I liked that the relationship wasn't rushed. It felt like two people getting to know one another organically.

Thank you netgalley for this advanced copy! I did not mean to read this immediately after getting it, but apparently I have no self control.

This was amazing! I read the first two of the Meant to Be books to prepare for the Christina Lauren book. This one was the first that felt like it was following the Disney movie in its retelling and not just taking the general concept.
It was so fun and cute. I loved the characters and could not stop reading it.