Funny, witty, just the right amount of all the feels. I cried and laughed so hard along with Sloane. As a brand new college grad, I related to this book more than I expected to. I genuinely felt like I related to a character on a new level and immersed myself into the book itself. Thank you for making something so relatable, this will help so many girls struggling with college heartbreaks.

As someone that’s in my early 20’s and has gone through a situationship, this hit me real hard. Call It What You Want entails a realistic experience that readers can relate to. Whether that’s Sloane (who’s had her heart broken a few times), or Lauren: the supportive friend that just wants Sloane to be happy. I kept highlighting quotes from Lauren and Graham because they are so wise! They were with Sloane since day one.

The writing was easy to read, it felt somewhat like diary entries so if you’re into that, this book is for you. Did I find the writing of Sloane’s (and Ethan’s) emotions to be repetitive? Yes, but I feel like that is what a situationship actually entails (i.e. going back and forth with your thoughts and feelings), so it didn’t really bother me that much. However, there were some chapters where it changes POV and the scene is shown again—for readers to understand what the other main character is feeling, but the writing already feels repetitive. I suggest cutting those scenes that are mentioned twice and put them elsewhere in case readers want to read them (i.e. a bonus chapter at the end of the book, or on Alissa’s website). In my opinion, the duplicated scenes aren’t really necessary to enjoy the book as a whole.

The characters moving from North Carolina to New York post-grad felt fun and exciting! It still felt like a small town vibe though, especially since Sloane kept bumping into people she wanted to avoid. I feel bad for Reese though.

I feel like anyone that reads this book can learn some life lessons. It has a specific demographic, but if you feel like the story doesn’t relate to you [at that moment], it’s a nice refresher to tell your younger/future self or even a friend.

I would give this book 4.25 stars! ⭐️

Thank you Sourcebooks Landmark and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for a review!

I like that this is quick read. It was recommended to me about another blogger. It was a cute book, but it is not a book I would recommend. I don’t feel like there was ever any resolution or ending. The book just ended.

i had a hard time with this, i wanted to like it because it felt very raw and real but i hated having ethan’s perspective, i think as a woman who has been in these situationships its hard to humanize the person treating you like this

thank you netgalley for an arc of this in exchange for my honest review

Thank you to the publisher and Netgallery for this copy.

I really loved this book overall but the ending kinda fell flat for me. I wanted more for the sloane. Breakups are hard and It really is a hard topic to deal with.

I really did enjoy the story and the characters though.

no plot, no back story, this was not good. did the author have an editor? there were so many grammar mistakes and wrongly chosen words. my biggest problem about this is i know the city very well and seems like the author has never even visited the way she described landmark placements and being able to travel so easily from place to place.

This was a great book. I connected with the characters. I felt engrossed with the plot. I would read another book by this author.

Thank you NetGalley,

This is my second time reading this story although I love the 1st book of this I love this new version even more.

The character growth and I love sloan relationships through out the book weather it was friendships or more we got it all.

The story felt so real and i wanted to keep on reading it kept me wanting more and more

I'm disappointed that I didn't like this book because I feel like the scenario is one that many of us have been in. A break up that isn't a break up but hurts just the same if not more. Though I probably won't be recommending this book to my friends, I have to say, wow, what a situationship!

Something felt very juvenile about this book, beyond it being YA. It was relatable but I don’t think it’s something I would have flipped through at the bookstore and purchased. Something about the writing style made everything seem too immature and the relationships were definitely immature. I liked Graham and even Lauren grew on me, but all the other characters seemed so highschool. Even Sloane’s articles for the gist seemed so silly.

It’s been a while since a romance novel has left a bad taste in my mouth, but this one did.

Definitely not my kind of romance. Luckily, this is my last ARC for now and I’m excited to read all the new releases by some of my fav authors. Sarah Adams and Abby Jimenez, I’m ready to fill my life with your latest!

I loved the way this story played out. I was rooting for Sloane and Ethan the entire time even though I knew how it was going to end, and I still sobbed. Alissa did an amazing job showing scenes from both perspectives and made sure the readers would understand why things were happening the way they did. Such an incredible book, I cannot wait to read it again over the summer.

Sloane and Ethan meet in college and fall into a steady rhythm of a situationship.

While this book had a lot of promise, in the end it was not for me. I wanted Sloane to stand up for herself and her feelings more. I wanted Ethan to figure out that he was good enough for happiness. And above all I wanted a HEA.

If you are looking for a romance that has a lot of real life aspects but no HEA, than check this one out!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this title! I loved the taylor swift references throughout the book. I was drawn to this story because of the title. I think the idea of writing a love story that’s based on a situationship is interesting. The story didn’t end in the typical way. It’s relatable in some ways to my own life. I would’ve liked to hear more about Ethan’s life story. I would’ve liked Sloane to bring up his past at some point. The book could use some polishing but I did enjoy it overall. (3.5)

I'm sorry, but what 😭 was 😭 that 😭? My 5-star rating of this book is not for what you think.

I rated this book 5 stars because as I read it, I couldn't help but reflect on my experiences as a college student. To be honest, I resonated so much (my freshman year instead of the book's senior year) because all we want is to be loved and to find affection.

Sometimes our brain and heart do not align. While we know something may be toxic or not worth our time, our heart keeps us daydreaming for something that isn't there. Love is a two-way street and can be even more harmful if not treaded carefully.

If you read this, you will experience a raw journey, and to be honest, you will literally appreciate every little lesson you learn in college. That's what it did for me. 5 freaking stars, I have no other words.

Thank you Netgalley, Bookmarked & Alissa DeRogatis for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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this books made me realize all the things i learn as a girl trying to find unconditional love in college — my heart hurts of how beautiful the author made me resonate so much with the fmc experience.

Despite the author’s beautiful contemporary writing, this novel lacked significant plot building and personality in its main characters. What would have made it stronger would have been more backstory and chemistry between the main love interest characters. Additionally, this book could have been strengthened by the inclusion of the deeper emotions of the protagonist, instead of solely focusing on the narrative and events.

Thanks all for the e-arc!

If you love the 00's romcom movies where you follow the fmc going through major life issues, this one will be for you! Right up my street, thank you!

This book was everything I needed! I love this cover and was super excited to dive into this. Definitely recommend

Nostalgic romance at it's finest. The book explores all kinds of relationships, from parenthood to first lover - accurately relatable for a lot of people. Loved it and am keen to see other DeRogatis novels.

→1.5✰

lets get right to it why don't we?

"did you sleep with him?"..."but to answer your question, yes, i did. eight times."
╰ and how many STD's do you have? hm?

"that new chainsmokers song!" jordan pleaded. "i'm obsessed!" "'closer'! yes!" lauren reiterated. "from your roomate back in boulder, we ain't never getting older!"
╰ shush! be quiet! im getting flashbacks

"i hated sleeping with clothes on."
╰ ew ew ew ick ick ick get away from me u weirdo

"his reply was dismissive. "it was nothing, sloane."
╰ ERRRRR red flag. don't trust a man who waves off ur questions like they're not valid

"seriously?" he rolled his eyes. "why do you always have to make everything into a bigger deal than it is?"
╰ wow! another red flag! dont walk run

"i would do anything for him to give me just the slightest bit of attention"
╰ babes he should be giving u all the attention

"things between us escalated so fast and became something i can't do. i should have never let it get this far. i think we should stop seeing each other."
╰ the fact that when he said this it had been months of them hooking up and they hadn't even dated yet

"jamie, you're with me." i blurted out, trying to channel some sort of alpha vibe. girls loved a guy who took control."
╰ you are not an alpha special guy!

"we probably need a res. it's a friday."
╰ stop abbreviating reservation when you're having a real life face-to-face conversation thanks <3

"happy thanksgiving, turkey. can't wait to get home and gobble you up 😉"
╰ kill me

"i can't do this anymore, sloane. i think this needs to end."
╰ i'm not over exaggerating when i tell you this is the third time this has happened

"both have been reminders of how beautiful, sometimes sad but mostly beautiful, life is."
╰ can we get an editor?

the end
[thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for an honest review!]

p.s. everything i have stated is my opinion. this review is not meant to be offensive. happy reading! <3

Thank you so much to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC of this book. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity.

First and foremost, this cover is everything! It’s so fun and would definitely catch my attention in a bookstore. The title, ‘Call It What You Want’ is also super cute!

With that being said, I struggled with this book... The first time I read it, I got about 20% in and had to set it aside, thinking maybe I just wasn’t “in the mood” to read it (I’m a mood reader). When I picked it back up, nothing had changed.

I couldn’t connect with Sloane; I couldn’t connect with any of the characters really, but especially Sloane. Maybe the character just isn’t for me, and that’s okay.
For me, to enjoy a book, I have to feel a connection to the person’s mind that I’m in and, unfortunately, that connection was missing.

My inability to enjoy this book, and connect with the characters, has everything to do with my personal reading preferences and nothing to do with the author herself.

Taking a peek at the genres listed on Goodreads: Self Help, New Adult, Young Adult, College… I just don’t think this book was written for me.

I do feel like this book would be better received by a younger (YA) audience. Wishing the author nothing but success on release day!

This book was so good and so cute! Perfect spring read, made me cry, laugh, and giggle. A Taylor Swift fans dream book. Alissa Derogatis killed it!