A delightful and humorous story. Could Amelia and Helena be more opposite? I loved the alternating perspectives and thought it was a fun and entertaining read. A perfect blend of romance, comedy, and family drama.
Many thanks to Thomas Nelson and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a great story to escape reality for a bit! Love, family and second chances are always things that hook me from the beginning and this book accomplishes that.

I would love to read this down the road, i was in a phase of this type of book but usually i am a romance plot reader or romantasy gal and i just fell out of the mood/ phase before i was able to read this one as im a heavy “hopefuls” and mood reader. I am keeping this on my “to be read” list for a later date!

Oh my goodness, this book was a rollercoaster 😆 No crazy plots twists (what I suppose could have been a plot twist, I guessed from the beginning 😝), but just a rollercoaster of a journey with these characters!

There were four POVs which I think was handled pretty well, but I struggled connecting with the characters. I honestly found our two female MCs a bit annoying…

But somehow everything connects, and together it makes up this whirlwind of a story (as I saw another reviewer put it 😉)

This book is perfect for rom-com lovers and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike!

"It's All Relative" tells the story of two families blending into one, but it's told from the perspective of the two eldest daughters from each side of the new family.

Helena is the bride's only child and practically her only family up until recently. And Helena struggles a bit with feeling replaced by the groom's side of the family, who all seem to have their lives together in ways Helena can only dream of.

Amelia is the groom's oldest daughter, and the one who held the family together after her mother's death. But she's been so afraid of things that don't go according to plan that Helena's whirlwind, devil-may-care attitude has Amelia tied up in knots.

It doesn't help that Helena's plus one to the wedding turns out to be Amelia's first love, the one who got away. Or that Helena's crushing on Amelia's fiancé, Gage.

As everyone tries to navigate their way through intense feelings and personality clashes during the lead-up to the wedding, it's anyone's guess as to how things will turn out.

I found Rachel Magee's retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream to be entertaining and enjoyable, if a little chaotic at times.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advance review copy.

A swoon-worthy romcom that is a nice and cute read for summertime. The themes explored include the strong and complicated bonds within a family, the power of friendship and love, and how embracing change can help you achieve a better life. The writing style is very fluid and light. The characters are funny, and their banter is a real pleasure. I had a great time reading it.

It’s All Relative by Rachel Magee is one of those books that makes you look for other books written by the same author. Helena and Landon teach in the same high school. They are best friends. Helena’s never-married mother, Nora, is marrying Steve. Helena calls Steve and his children The Perfects. The wedding is set to take place on a fairly private island where Steve owns a family vacation home. Helena persuades Landon to accompany her to the weeklong festivities. Although Helena is happy for Nora, she wants someone on her side. The story weaves between different characters. People are intertwined in unexpected ways. Although it would be easy to say that the ending was predictable, the characters and experiences keep things moving. I will definitely be looking for more Rachel Magee books.

Helena‘s mom Nora is getting married to a family that she thinks is just perfect. Helena is writing the wedding and her new life with her new family. As the wedding gets closer though, there’s a lot of chaos a lot of fun and a lot of drama. This is a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s a Midsummer night stream, I have never read a Midsummer night stream, but I really enjoyed this book!

This was a solid 3 star read for me. It was a little too long for my liking and I felt like it took me a while to get through because it was dragging.

This was a heartwarming and delightful story about family, love, and second chances. The characters are relatable and charming, and the small-town setting adds a cozy, welcoming vibe to the narrative. The author weaves together humor and emotion, making it an enjoyable read with a perfect balance of lighthearted moments and deeper reflections on relationships. While some plot points are a bit predictable, the warmth and sincerity of the story shine through. It’s a perfect book for anyone looking for a feel-good escape with a strong focus on family bonds.

It's All Relative tells the story of two families joining together the week of a family wedding.

This book was fine. It's exactly what you think a romance-comedy will be. The summary said it was supposed to be like A Midsummer Night's Dream and I suppose in a way it was (names, the fog sequence, mismatched partners) but I think that comparison might have been a bit of a stretch.

I was given this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

Multiple POVs make "It's All Relative" a fun read for sure. This book was such a delight to read.

I was immediately hooked as I can be a sucker for second chance romances. As a fan of Shakespeare and modern retellings, I was excited to dive into this one.

This book was laugh out loud funny and also had some heartwarming moments as well.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for gifting me this ARC. I really enjoyed it.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for the ARC of this novel. I started this and completely forgot to re-look at the blurb to see that this is a re-telling of A Midsummer Night's Dream which adds to how much I enjoyed this. This was well-written and all of the characters had to grow in some way and understand the choices they had made might not be the best for their future. It was also so engaging that I flew through the book. Definitely recommend this book for those who love thew play or just want a good book. 4 stars.

A cute read which was something I needed right now. Glad I had the opportunity to read it. Thanks for the advanced copy.

Let me just say that I was very excited to read this! I was hearing about it all over BookTok! However, it left me wanting more. Book felt very repetitive, especially in the first half. I did not really connect with the characters. Overall a very cute and fun read, but I did not connect with it as much as I had hoped I would. I would love to reach something else by Rachel Magee!

Thanks to Netgalley & Thomas Nelson Fiction for the Digital arc!

This retelling of A Midsummer night's Dream just goes to show that Shakespeare is still relevant today as he was in his day. Because even when fictional blending families can be chaos and more so when the children involved are actual adults. Who don't know how to act like adults.

This is a modern retelling of Shakespeare's Midsummers Night Dream. Helena joins her mother on a week long trip for her mother's wedding. She brings her bed friend for moral support because she doesn't fit in with her future step siblings and their family. Emilia is the complete opposite. She takes care o her father and two siblings, while working hard at her job and trying to plan a wedding with her fiance. These characters come together for attempted family bonding, only it's not perfect. There are lots of funny moments, some sweet ones, and some realistic ones that highlight family dynamics and blending families. In really enjoyed this and loved getting to know all the characters. It was sweet how all of their differences ended up bringing them together. This is a wonderful women's fiction novel.

Fun, romantic comedy featuring a blending of families. I loved getting to know each of the characters as the author took time to develop them. Great book to curl up with for a weekend read!

This was a cute read. I loved the character development as well as the scene development. I liked the interactions between the characters and the scenes. It was as so much inner dialogue with each character that seemed to go on and on.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for this advanced reader copy. This is my honest opinion of this book.

This is the first book that I have read by Rachel Magee and I really enjoyed it. This was a very fun read for me. Going into it I didn't realize that it was a retelling of Midsummer Nights Dream. Not sure if I just didn't put two and two together at first, but once I recognized it, it made the book that much better.

Over-all - for me - this book was 4.5/5 stars. I think this would be the perfect book if you are looking for a rom-com in the summertime or even a beach read. It kept my interest throughout the whole book as well!

Will be recommending to all my friends!