Holly Smokes! I thoroughly consumed this book in three days, which is a record for me. Solid 4 out of 5

This was a cute book about a set of parents remarking and their families becoming blended. I really enjoyed this book. 3.5-4 stars

This book was one that I personally did not gel with as much as I thought I would. A midsummer nights dream is my favourite shakespeare play but unfortunately I couldn’t connect to the characters and the romances did not convince me. I don’t think it is the book or authors fault, just my personal preference. There are a lot of people who would really enjoy this book.

This is a great novel that feels lighthearted while still having characters with depth and complexity. I loved the setting and the unfolding of complex family dynamics. I would definitely recommend this on audio!

I love how the characters are so relatable and easy to connect with. It’s one of those books where you get sucked into the drama and end up laughing, crying, and cringing at all the awkward moments. Perfect for a weekend read when you want something light but still heartwarming. If you’re in the mood for a cute, funny book with a little bit of everything, this one’s a winner.

Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review. Well written and easily digested this is a retelling of a love story for the ages. Amelia helping plan her father’s second wedding which she is attending with her fiancee Gage. Her sister in law to be Helena ends up bringing a plus one her good friend Landon. Turns out Landon is Amelias ex and Helena has a crush on Gabe: lots of silly antics ensue and everyone lives happily ever after. Four stars

I thoroughly enjoyed It's All Relative! It was exactly what I was in the mood for. Rachel Magee weaves a wonderful story of a newly blended family, with all the complicated feelings and history that come along with them. The strong bonds of family, finding love, purpose, and second chances made this a wonderful read. I enjoyed the twists and turns of this fun romantic comedy!

“It was the right thing to do. And doing the right thing always trumps doing the easy thing.”

I enjoyed the characters, bubbly, spontaneous Helena Crosby is on her way to be in her mom's wedding. The daughter of the groom, Amelia Maddox tries her hardest to keep her family and everything under control since her mom died. Landon accompanies his best friend Helena to the wedding, and Gage is engaged to Amelia. Amelia's siblings add a lot of personality to the story too!

I highly recommend this sweet story that hit all the right notes for me! It was the perfect escape reading for me, I enjoyed every moment!

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for allowing me to read an ecopy. All opinions are my own.

Helena is spontaneous and always up for an adventure, while Amelia, her soon-to-be stepsister, always has a plan.

Helena isn’t exactly looking forward to her mother’s wedding, since it will mean that she and her mother will then be part of The Perfects, otherwise known as the Maddox family. Helena feels that Amelia has her future all planned out, while Helena feels like she’ll never fit in. For the wedding festivities, Helena’s best friend Landon is going to accompany her to make it more bearable.

Amelia has spent a great deal of time ensuring her father and his bride-to-be Nora have the perfect wedding. She’s planned everything well, or so she thought. Forgetting about Helena’s shellfish allergy was a huge faux pas. She’s been the glue that has held the Maddox family together since her mother’s passing, but she wasn’t prepared to be reunited with her ex-Landon.

The week of wedding festivities show both Helena and Amelia that they’re only human and that family doesn’t only have to be blood relatives.

A great rom com filled with laughs from the beginning to the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for allowing me to read an ARC of this novel. #NetGalley #ItsAllRelative

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.