Tangled Up in You is a modern retelling of the Disney Tangled movie right down to some of the most popular scenes like a scary bar and so many hidden easter eggs. Ren is from a homestead and cut off from the world but her parents allow her to go to college briefly. Fitz is a good guy who has a bad guy exterior but slowly that peels away the more he is with Ren. It was a fun read especially if you are a Tangled fan bu some of it was very far fetched and a suspension of disbelief. As long as you go into it expecting this, you will enjoy the ride.

This was so cute. I felt like it was a throwback sort of 00’s romcom that I could picture as a movie, while still obviously being based on Rapunzel. I loved the characters, the banter, and the modernization of the story. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun and feel good romcom without much spice at all.

I love Christina Lauren and I’m a huge fan of tangled so I was super excited for this! Overall, it was a cute and quick read but it honestly fell a little flat for me.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

This one is a retelling of Rapunzel or modernly Tangled. It's a cute version and was a fun read. It did seem a little YA, but not so much I didn't still enjoy it. Very cute, quick read.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

While this was super cute and fun, it wasn't totally for me. My reading tastes have been changing over the past couple of years and I'm finding that young adult just isn't something I enjoy as much anymore. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves YA, contemporary romance, or Christina Lauren's previous books. It was a well-written and interesting modern take on a fairytale story. If you're looking for a heart-warming, feel-good story, this is the perfect choice.

This was such a cute story!! If you like the story/movie Tangled, this book is for you. Ren has led such a sheltered life and is so cute with how innocent she is. Her first year at college opens her eyes to many things, which leads her on a road trip to find answers. Fitz is fascinated with this girl and finds himself along for the ride. The plot is well-driven and the characters make you want to stay up too late reading. It's not just a fluffy book, it has substance and emotion that anyone can appreciate.

In Tangled Up in You, Christina Lauren puts a fresh spin on the Rapunzel tale with a modern twist. We follow Ren, a sheltered farm girl with a knack for books and wind-power projects, as she starts her college journey at Corona College. Things get interesting when she ropes in Fitz, a neatly organized student, for a cross-country road trip to track down her biological dad. Their adventure, sparked by Ren’s curious nature and Fitz’s grumpy charm, unfolds into a sweet and cozy romance filled with fun and surprises.

The book does a great job mixing the grumpy/sunshine dynamic with a forced proximity road trip, echoing the Rapunzel and Flynn Rider vibes from Disney’s Tangled. While it has that youthful, Disney-like feel and some predictable plot points, the modern take and well-developed characters keep things engaging. However, the story can be a bit predictable if you know the Disney version, and some parts of the road trip drag. Ren’s innocent outlook is cute but sometimes feels a bit unrealistic, and the story’s emotional depth might leave some wanting more. Still, Christina Lauren’s retelling is a fun, heartwarming read, especially if you love sweet romances and Disney-inspired tales.

After taking a genetic test for a class project and discovers the man who she knew as her father is in fact not her biological father. In pursuit of meeting her biological father, she heads to the east coast with classmate, Fitz.

Tangled Up In You is a contemporary romance retelling of the story Tangled with elements of suspense. It’s a fun story. Ren is a great character who is kind and smart. She’s is very real which made it easy for me to become engaged in her story. Fitz is harder to pin down, but what the story reveals is interesting and engaging. It was a quick read for me. For those who are curious about the spice contact, it’s very minimal. The story seems to be the focus with the romantic elements as a bonus. There are some triggers to look out for including abuse.

Overall it’s a cute, charming, quick read with interesting characters and a engaging story.

Cute romance with suspense!

22yo Ren has dreamed of going to college since she was little and now she’s finally going! She’s leaving parents that treat her like a slave and they’ve manipulated her into believing she should feel guilty about leaving and living her dream. Fitz attends the same college and he has secret plans for his future and he works hard to be at the top of the class. They attend a class together and when the students are given an assignment to take a genetics test, Ren is surprised at her results. She discovers that a man on the eastern side of the country is her real father, not the man she’s been living with for decades. Ren bums a ride with Fitz when he drives to see his loved ones but he has no clue that Ren has no money, hasn’t contacted her unknown father and has no way of returning to Spokane.

Likes/dislikes: I love Ren’s gentle heart and high intelligence. She’s genuine in all she does. Fitz is somewhat of a mystery and his story is interesting. I enjoyed reading this story and getting to know the characters and their backgrounds.
Mature content: PG for kissing.
Language: R for 54 swears, no f-words.
Violence: PG-13 for kidnapping and abuse.
Ethnicity: falls to white.

They did it again! Loved this one! So sweet and a fun take on a classic! I loved the characters and the romance which balanced well with the adventure. I have nothing bad to say. So so good!

I love this series with everything in me. Disney retellings are my stuff! This book is on my shelf at the store so that I can hand sell it for everyone else to enjoy also! The character development is amazing!

Cute retelling of the movie Tangled which happens to be one of my all time favorites! It was hilarious, sexy, and more. The wasn’t my favorite book by this author but it was enjoyable.

Tangled Up in You is a Tangled/Rapunzel retelling that works really well. Ren has been raised off the grid on a homestead in Idaho. Without her parents knowing, she applies and accepts a full ride scholarship to a college in Oregon. With her heart brimming with excitement and her parents strict rules, she starts her classes and finds herself falling in love with college life and freedom of being there.

Fitz, her tour guide at first and resident charming, hot guy is barely making it through college with his reputation of a rich playboy and overly planned life. Ren throws a wrench into all of his plans after an assignment in their immunology seminar goes south.

Ren needs a break from her life and after pleading with Fitz, accompanies him on a road trip to Nashville. On the way, they get into a couple of scrapes that Ren seemingly endears herself out of. Fitz finds himself falling for her sunshine and the chemistry gets stronger with each mile closer to Nashville.

The chemistry between Fitz and Ren was so well written. I enjoyed how happy and intelligent Ren was. I appreciated the thoughtfulness of how Ren was written - especially during the heartbreaking moments. I loved how Fitz and Ren really grew to love each other. I think this was an excellent retelling.

Thanks to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for this eARC. Tangled Up in You is out now.

Thank you to NetGalley, Christina Lauren and Hyperion Avenue for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. This review is wholly my own & may not be reproduced.

I love every single thing that Christina & Lauren write & this was not an exception. I loved that they were chosen for an installment of the Meant to Be series & their personal excitement at getting the opportunity to write this specific book.

This was a very sweet, cute & modern retelling of Tangled. The authors stayed very true to the original as much as possible, which was appreciated!

I had to keep in mind that this book is published by Hyperion, which is part of Disney, so this was not the usual spicy rom-com the authors usually give us. This one was very PG & felt YA through most of it. None of that is a bad thing! I enjoy both!

Overall, Christina & Lauren did a great job with this retelling. They did it justice. As always, the writing was impeccable & filled with witty dialogue.

An interesting premise about Ren who was reared in a farm and kept away from everything modern until she heads off to college.
I liked Ren’s story and thought it was enough to carry the book.
I couldn’t warm up to Fitz and his story at all and although he does a key thing toward the end I still didn’t care fir his story line.

Thank you to the publisher and to the authors for my eARC. All thoughts are my own.

I haven't read all of the books in the series (only By the Book) but I like Christina Lauren and I was eager to read the story and see how it related to the move "Tangled." Overall, I really liked the story. The Rapunzel character was believable and likable and I laughed many times throughout the book. It took me awhile to like "Edward" but by the end of the book I did' I enjoyed their road trip and it was just a fun story overall.

As usual, Christina. Lauren doesn't miss. Tangled is my favorite Disney animated movie, and I truly adored this modern spin on the tale of Rapunzel and Flynn. As usual, it was laugh out loud funny, but balanced with so many sweet moments that had my heart clenching almost painfully in my chest. And I LOVED the suspense subplot. It truly kept me guessing the entire time.

I just cannot say enough good things about these two flawed and relatable characters and their love story. HIGHLY recommend!

I didn’t realize this was part of a whole reimagining series but I loved it! It was so cute and charming. I just didn’t care for the ending. It wasn’t something I expected while reading.

Modern day Rapunzel vibes! I loved this, the romance was great and I found the story to be very cute.

A good story about Ren, who has the last 20 years lived with her parents off the grid on a homestead. Self taught has gotten accepted into college, totally a different experience for her. She meets the campus playboy Fitz and has been forewarned.
Fitz is not the person everyone believes he is. He is not rich, that is his dad. He has his own agenda to complete before he can get his revenge. Unfortunately crossing paths with the blonde, innocent Ren has set a completely different course for him. And being blackmailed into taking her along on a cross country road trip wasn’t part of his plan.
Overall I enjoyed the story, a bit obvious to me the real story of Ren. The author did a great job of the portrayal of Ren. It was what I expected with her background. Thank you #NetGalley for this ARC. All opinions are my own. #TangledupinYou