This was a fun take on self realization by reliving your past in order to move forward. It was a mix of Pleasntville and the Truman Show along with Dawson's Creek. Don't we all want to live that fantasy a little? I will say, this started out strong for me but then puttered out at the end. There was a lot of potential but the pacing or something was off. Brynn was likeable enough but also a little naive and complainy. It also was convenient that she happened to have an attractive roommate. I wanted more backstory on how they came to live together. Also, for someone who just gets thrust into this nightmare, Josh went along with it way too easily. The romance was also lacking and could have been stronger. I felt no angst or passion. It felt like two people who just thought the other was vaguely attractive. They didn't really get to know each other deeply during the whole story.
All in all, great and fun concept, just lacking in the delivery.

This was a sweet little fantasy romance - who among us hasn’t sometimes wished to be transported into our favorite show/movie/novel, find ourselves the object of the affections of our favorite TV boyfriend? And yet, this dream becoming a little bit too real for the floundering Brynn, on the heels of a divorce and thrust into the soapy teen romance she’s loved for years - a show unexpectedly canceled with its romantic leads on a cliffhanger. Brynn and her roommate Josh find themselves having to act out roles in the show, or else they may never get to return home: Brynn playing the role of sweetheart Sloan who was destined to end up with town heartthrob Spencer. But she’s finding it harder to stay interested in Spencer when her feelings for Josh are right there…

This is a story about realizing the dreams and ideals you thought you wanted may not be so perfect up close, and that your real happy ending could look totally different than what you fantasized about. The fantastical elements are a little strained, but as long as you don’t look too closely, you can pretend not to see the set dressing and enjoy.

Thanks to NetGalley and Dial Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Random House and NetGalley for the e-ARC of the book.

Brynn makes a wish about happily-ever-after on her 30th birthday and wakes up in her beloved drama series that she occasionally binges on. Her roommate Josh who she barely knows is also there. They have to work together to get back in the present day.

This book had not only cute premise but a nice story as well. I enjoyed seeing how characters went thought changes as they were exposed to unusual situation. It was a comfort read for me even though there were unsettling topics as going thought divorce aftermath and feeling as a failure.

Thank you to netgalley for a copy of this book to read and review.

I have been seeing Kate Robb's books all over and I knew I had to check them out and this just looked so good.

I have been loving fantastical realism romance books lately. This one was so interesting, cute and fun. I loved our couple in this book. Their growth together and finding each other. I would love a josh for myself.
I loved the setting it reminded me of the tv shows I watched as a kid and teen. I would love to live in a cute little seaside town after reading this book.

I will definitely be checking out Kate Robb's other books out really soon.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was my first novel by Kate Robb. Prime Time Romance is the perfect story to remind you of the 2000s teenage dramas that a lot of us grew up watching. I couldn’t help but immediately notice the Dawson’s Creek vibes (the name and descriptions of Carson’s Cove gave it away).

Brynn and Josh’s love story was very sweet. I loved how they kept finding each other even though they were not supposed to be together while in Carson’s Cove. The only thing that I would have wanted more of was to have Brynn and Josh’s characters romance develop at more gradual pace because it felt a bit rushed at times. Despite that, I was loving all their moments together.

Lastly, I loved all of the little Easter eggs that were a nod to the late 90’s and early 2000’s teen dramas. I especially loved how Kate Robb confirmed all of these references at the end of her book, in case we missed any of them throughout this story.

Overall, this book was an easy and enjoyable read that felt very nostalgic!

I received a complimentary copy and all opinions expressed are mine.

This had an interesting premise and I enjoyed it as this was my first time reading the author. This follows Brynn who is reeling of divorce and heartbreak but with a love and comfort of her favorite show Carson Cove. It takes one birthday wish to turn her life upside down ...and ends with her waking up in her favourite tv show. With her roommate Josh. It has an interesting premise and likeable characters.

I really enjoyed This Spells Love earlier this year but I was pretty disappointed with this one. It was a bit horror movie esque and also just very juvenile in the plot. I think this would've lended better as a YA novel where a 16 year old was transported into her favorite teen drama than a 30 year old. Everything just seemed too teen angsty for me to take seriously as a 30 year old.

I did appreciate the multiple nods to old WB/CW shows though!

This book was cute ! Very different from my normal read, but it was an interesting plot! Very funny! I love a small town romance and I love good angst and banter! This book took me by surprise in a great way! Will be reading more from this author!

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!
*I should start by mentioning I was never a Dawson's Creek girlie so maybe this skews my view of this book. However I love Gilmore Girls and Gossip Girl if that counts for anything*

I am screaming, giggling, kicking my feet. This was magic. I know there were some nods to popular TV shows but this felt so original, so unique and so refreshing!

*Spoilers ahead*

I honestly do not even know where to start.
The initial roommate tension. The unique way they were swept into Carson's Cove. FLETCH/JOSH OMGGGGG. Like, what?! Why was this such perfection?

My brain may never recover from how giddy this book made me and to be totally honest, I am not a huge rom-com reader. I find them to be too cheesy / cookie cutter which is funny because this book was literally about things going perfectly, being cheesy/ cookie cutter. IT ALL WORKED FOR ME.

100000000000000000/10 recommend!

So very Gilmore Girls! Such a fun and sweet read :) The pacing was pretty slow but the book and concept itself were neat!

This was a fun concept, but because the most of the time is spent in a fictional world, it was difficult to really invest in the stakes of the story.

As a 90's kid, I ate this story up. Who wouldn't want to live in their favorite teen drama with the dreamy cast and though having challenges, things always turning out okay in the end? Sign me up.

And for the most part, I really enjoyed it and it had so much promise. It was around the 70% mark that I just wasn't really loving it as much as I had hoped.

Very cute. Very predictable I knew as soon as the cake was delivered on her birthday that Sheldon was a villain.

This book was charming and had a ton of potential. I really enjoyed the romance but wish there had just been a bit more to keep me hooked throughout the later parts of the book.

This was a cute story. I enjoyed Kate Robb's last book and magic seems to be her common theme between books. Brynn was a great character and I adored Josh as well. I think I'd probably give it a bit higher rating if I had watched those shows like Dawson's Creek/Gilmore Girls/One Tree Hill back in the day but understood where she was writing from. Thankful I got to read another one of Kate's books and can't wait to see what is next from her.

fun!! not life changing but that is okay. interesting concept but it could have been done better. but it wa a nice change of pace

Brynn and Josh are currently roommates. After Brynn makes a birthday wish, they find themselves in Carson’s Cove. Carson’s Cove is a place that Brynn’s favorite TV takes place.

This was a cute rom-com. I really enjoyed watching Brynn taking on the roll of Solan in the beginning. The way she realized what was best for her favorite TV show wasn’t necessarily the best was so well done. I liked Josh’s character and how he made changes everyone else was scared to make. This was just so fun to read.

This book had such a fun premise but I don't think it was executed well. I enjoyed the author's debut novel but this one was a dnf for me. I do look forward to what the author does next

I wasn’t sure what to think with this book originally, and was worried it would be too much like Groundhog’s Day, which is one of my least favorite movies. Yes, I know unpopular opinion.

It starts out really well. Instantly was transported back to my teen years and Dawson’s Creek! I was always #teamPacey back then, so for obvious reasons I was #teamJosh from the get-go. The book also gave me Pleasantville vibes and was happy to see I was spot on as that being part of the inspiration.

I love the interactions between Josh and Brynn. They seemed real and fresh, but I loved the juxtaposition with the fake world and the perceived happiness even more. I love that Brynn and Josh create havoc in Carson’s Cove by the smallest of things. Even more I love that it throws open the door on the illusion we create for ourselves of what happiness should be based on fiction and how if what we see in fiction was reality, we probably wouldn’t like how we feel being a part of it.

Without spoiling ending, I do appreciate what Sloan deserves isn’t stereotypical.

Downsides- I feel like the end especially rushes after the climax. Instead of strengthening the yearning and concern, it just sort of jumped to “happily ever after.” Other parts also felt rushed, and would have preferred a slightly longer book for more time on building the tension for the main characters as well as just adding some complexity and depth to many of the characters.

Overall, not a bad read and really enjoyed the nostalgia it brought. 3.5-4 stars.

(Whoops accidentally posted a different review! Here is the correct one!)
This story was very reminiscent of Isn’t it Romantic and also gave Gilmore Girls/Dawson’s Creek! I felt so bad for Brynn on her bday eve, and hated that she was continuously taken advantage of by everyone around her, including the extra extra! I have definitely found myself wishing that I could step into the screen during one of my favorite shows so the idea behind everything was really fun to read. It was a bit predictable at times, but I guess that goes along with being stuck in a predictable world! I loved Josh and their parts together were adorableeee.