Quick fun read but my main point was a book within a bolk. Every readers dream, forced proxamity,fake dating you name it this books got it! Highly reccomdened

4,5 ⭐️

Book Summary
Rosie is a romance reader and writer, born and raised in Tennessee. She leaves her family and hometown behind and with her southern charm she is ready to conquer New York.

She applies for the MFA programme in NYU and she has the mentor of her dreams. The only problem seems to be Aiden, a fellow student at the workshop, who hates everything about romance and by extension her

Rosie knows how to handle criticism but with Aiden she doesn’t have much control. After a huge fight in the classroom, their professor declares that they have to put their differences aside, work together and write a book or they will have to drop out of the lesson.

How hard and challenging could it be to work with your nemesis? For the rest of the year Rosie will find out.

Review
I loved this book soooooo much! It has everything I want and more in a romance book! It might be one of the best books I have read in 2024 so far!

The tension between the main characters, the actual plot, the element of a book within the book, the character development, THE SPICE, everything worked perfectly well.

Nothing seemed forced or out of place, predictable or cringey.
It was just perfect.

I am really looking forward to read another book by Katie Holt in the future!

Mark your calendars on December 10th!
You won’t regret it!

8.5/10

Review has slight spoilers. Nothing huge.

I had so much fun with this! Finished in two sittings. Total of 5.5 hours.

Loveeee the chemistry of the main leads. This felt like watching a 12 episode tv show, tbh. SO MUCH stuff happens in one book. The concept of them writing together is genius and the tension is insane! I really like how it was focused mainly in them. Sometimes romance novels squeeze in too many subplots with side characters but this one did not, which I prefer. The parts showing her family and her culture, well done. Comedy was also good, I laughed out loud a lot.

Things I did not like as much: Well I am not a fan of romances where they have multiple "low points" like break ups or angst. This one had like three different low points and I wish it was just one. The third one was obvious, I knew it was coming but she overreacted to what happened. It made me wish Rosie was a bit more mature and same with Aiden. I wish they could have communicated more.

Btw, the spice was top tier, especially the chapter where they... Collaborated the writing LOL. I have never seen that in a book. So creative. The spice writing style reminds me of Ali Hazelwood which I also like. The guy is intense.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher who gave me an early copy of this book.

Not In My Book by Katie Holt
Rating: 4/5
Release Date:10 December 2024

Rosie, a Peruvian-American with a fervent passion for writing, leaves her Tennessee roots behind to chase her dreams in New York. However, her journey takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself in class with Aiden Huntington, her former crush turned nemesis. Aiden, a literary fiction purist with little patience for romance, clashes with Rosie in their writing workshop, much to the chagrin of their professor.

In a bid to quell their constant conflict, the professor tasks Rosie and Aiden with co-writing a novel that merges their respective genres. Reluctantly, they embark on this collaborative venture, infusing their own experiences and quirks into the story. As they delve deeper into their joint project, they begin to unravel each other's layers, finding common ground amidst their differences.

Their manuscript becomes a canvas for confession and exploration, allowing Rosie and Aiden to confront their growing attraction. Yet, as they navigate their complex emotions, they find themselves vying for a career-defining opportunity, reigniting old rivalries, and jeopardising their budding romance.

With the stakes higher than ever, Rosie and Aiden must decide whether to succumb to competition or seize control of their narrative. Their once-in-a-lifetime love story hangs in the balance, waiting for the final chapter to be written on their own terms.

Rosie and Aiden's dynamic is captivating, and their personalities shine through until the very end. Despite Rosie's initially perceived immaturity, the discussions around literary genres and the portrayal of romance novels are remarkably insightful. It sheds light on the creative depth required by romance novelists to weave intricate love stories while tackling complex themes and character struggles.

I found immense enjoyment in this narrative, especially in its embrace of a happy ending. In a world often filled with complexity, there's nothing wrong with seeking solace in a realm where possibilities exist. Particularly when these stories, though fictional, often resonate with our own experiences and emotions.

Thank you so much to Netgalley, Alcove Press and the author, Katie Holt , for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.

This book was SO CUTE! It totally exceeded my expectations. I loved that it included so many different tropes - enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, even a little one bed. It was a super quick read and I felt like it was very well paced as well! I felt myself swooning, tearing up, and laughing throughout the book as I zoomed through and stayed up WAY past my bedtime!! I totally recommend this book as a light, fun read for book lovers!

Thank you to Katie Holt, Alcove Press, & NetGalley for sending me an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I really enjoyed this book. The banter, the romance the rivalry was amazing.
Thank you to Netgalley and alcove press for the ARC

when i tell ya'll i ate this book up i mean it!
things i loved:
~ he falls first
~ enemies to lovers
~ spice
~ discussion around the importance of romance novels (!!)
what i didn't like: the ending was just not my favorite. don't freak out, it's still a HEA but the main conflict arises fairly late within the novel, which rosie (in my opinion) really overreacts to <spoiler>like you do not mean to tell me you would drop out of nyu because of a boy girl no</spoiler> and then the resolution was a bit ?? like she just changed her mind and suddenly saw his side of things. which on the one hand, idk if it was ever really that serious, but on the other hand, if she was that upset by it how did she just pivot completely? love works wonders i guess.
down to 4 stars because of those issues but the majority of this had me blushing and giggling!!

The banter between Rosie and Aiden is so fun, you can't help but root for them. A classic enemies-to-lovers story that keeps you engaged the whole time. I also loved the friendship between Jess, Tyler, Logan, and Rosie - their text exchanges were a guaranteed laugh!

Thank you to NetGalley and Alcove Press for an ARC!

Not in My Book is a quick, fun read that has forced proximity, enemies to lovers, and a splash of fake dating. I loved watching the characters' relationship evolve alongside the characters in the book they were writing together. The author did a great job of incorporating side characters that had their own personality and sub plot in the book.

I was having a little trouble feeling connected, though. I really didn't understand why they were enemies to begin with, which led to a rocky start. The relationship progressed through the book, but it fell a little flat so I had a hard time rooting for the characters and leaning into all the ups and downs. The final turn at the end happened a little later than the traditional 75% mark so I wasn't sure if we'd even have one, then the reactions of the characters seemed out of proportion to the situation. That being said, it was still a fun read that was good just to sit back and relax while reading.

I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves rom-com romances and is someone who loves romance with all their heart, just like the female main character. The book does have a couple spicy scenes, so proceed with caution there.

Thank you to NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was wonderful! I love books about books. The setting was just what I wanted. The banter and romance were too tier!

Such a cute story! The author's defense of the romance genre is something I particularly appreciate! It's creative. I also enjoyed the college setting—books set at universities are among my favorites to read. Thanks to NetGalley for providing the ARC.

Rosie and Aiden are two people enrolled in the same MFA program at NYU. They met through one of the courses and even though, the first minute of the first impression was great, soon they both became classmates enemies based on their writing genre and their personal perception of the other. Now they are in their second course together and the animosity for each other it’s also affecting their other classmates and professor, who decides to put them together in a special project in order to stay and pass the course.

The dynamic of the relationship between Rosie and Aiden is interesting and the essence of their personalities remain until the end. Don’t let Rosie’s childish character fooled you, all the discussion about literary genres and the view about romance novels is really on point which make you realize and appreciate all the creativity romance novelist need to put in every book in order to tell a love story while also addressing complicated topics about their characters past, and present struggles.
I really enjoy this story and the mobile used by the characters to discover each other and built their relationship. I definitely appreciate happy endings, specially when the real world seems so complicated. What’s wrong to scape to a world where everything is possible? Specially when their stories sometimes relate to our own.

*SPOILERS*





This book was truly a lot better than I thought it would be. The plot kept me interested and the tension between the characters was palpable. The only thing keeping this book from 5 stars is the ending. I didn’t love the rushed feel of the breakup and forgiveness, and it just felt a bit forced to me. When Aidan said that romance was an easy way out just like Rosie has always been told, that would have been unforgivable for most people, and really sort of showed his true character. It just seemed like she was quick to forgive, and he never truly apologized for how he hurt her. Yes, he wrote about it in the book, but I don’t know if I got the sense that he really grasped how what he said hurt her.

Also, for some reason the brick that holds open the door to Rosie’s complex is mentioned so many times yet never becomes a major player in the story at all. With the brick being named and being mentioned as many times as it has I seriously expected a scene where someone tries to break into Rosie’s apartment and Aidan comes to the rescue, but that never happened. I get that it’s supposed to be sweet that Aidan cares about her safety, but with it being mentioned 3+ times I seriously thought that was foreshadowing for something to happen.

Regardless, I really enjoyed how the author used the characters writing the book as the way they expressed themselves to one another. It was a very creative way to build tension and really worked to convey the way the characters were starting to feel for each other. You can also tell that this author really has a good sense of humor. There are several scenes where Rosie says something that made me laugh out loud, but one in particular is when they are trying to write the kiss scene and Rosie says to Aidan “aw, your kiss scene virginity!”. The humor just adds to Rosie’s character, and I really liked how it created a sense that she was more than just a romantic.

Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend this book to those looking for a quick romance read. Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love stories about reading, writing or publishing so this was an automatic want to read for me.

I had a few reservations initially because being scornful of Romance books is a red flag to me, but I thought the author dealt with this aspect of Aiden's character well. I also don't love enemies to lovers when one of them is a lot meaner than the other and this almost veered into that but again, it was managed well.I think this is really at the heart of what made this a great book to me, both characters had such real, genuine differences that tipped into flaws and conflict on numerous occasions but the story gave them lots of room for growth and addressed the issues while still being true to their character.

As a whole I found this to be a delightful romance to read, I loved Rosie's family and friends and really enjoyed the MFA setting

📖📖 Book Review 📖📖 For Rosie, NYC is the perfect escape to pursue her dreams of writing. After feeling stifled for so long in small town Tennessee and by her ex-boyfriend, the big city offers the hope for big opportunities and diversity. And sometimes that diversity is in thought and personality…like her classmate Aiden, who never seems to have anything kind to say. Their banter is witty, playful, and laced with so much underlying built-up tension and I am here for it! Completing a writing project together is a whole new level of challenge for them both, and the manuscript definitely focuses on the enemy in the typical enemies to lovers trope. Not in My Book is a fun, immersive look at the writing process and an experience in pushing past your comfort zone to grow. A realistic yet inspiring book about daring to dream and cementing in stone that romance is indeed alive in the world, and a fierce competitor in the literary world as welll!

Reviews posted on Goodreads and final review will be on Instagram ahead of the publication date!

Title: Not in My Book by Katie Holt

Release Date: December, 10th, 2024

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Rosie, a Peruvian-American aspiring writer, heads to New York to pursue her dreams. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she finds herself in a writing class with her former crush and nemesis, Aiden.

Despite their differences, their professor challenges them to co-write a novel blending their genres. As they work on their steamy manuscript, they begin to understand each other better and confront their feelings. Yet, when they face a career-changing opportunity, old rivalries resurface, putting their budding romance in jeopardy unless they can write their own ending.

This book is my absolute jam! The storyline is just perfection.

Rosie and Aiden, academic rivals who can't stand each other, are forced to co-write a romance novel for their class. But get this—their characters start falling in love in the story, mirroring their own real-life journey. I was totally hooked from start to finish by the clever plot and structure.


Thank you to The Publisher Alcove Press, The Author Katie Holt & NetGalley for an advanced reader copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review.

Great romance book. I love the characters and their chemistry. I enjoyed it very much and will buy it once it's published!

I received this book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions included here are my own.

Overall, the plot and story was really cute and I enjoyed it. However, the writing was just very messy. It was definitely in need of some editing and the pages bleed into each other . POV changed with no warnings . No spaces when needed. I was very disappointed as I have dyslexia and it make the book very hard to follow .

This story is a cute rival to lovers story about a girl who inspires to be a romance writer and Lit Writer who doesn’t seem like her biggest fan. Although, Rocky both find a connection in one another .
I liked this book a lot and with a little love and exiting it could be an easy 5 stars.
Hope to read more form this author in the future
Thank you NetGalley , Alcove Press and Katie Holt for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book ❤️

Oh my LORDY!!! I am obsessed with this book and everything about it! The characters are so hard not to fall in love with… I mean their tension is crazy and the fact that they are literally falling in love with each other through the characters they are writting!! The writing was amazing, this is definitely worth the read.

I LOVED this book! I downloaded it for the NYC rom-com, stayed for the banter and complex relationship between Aiden and Rosie. I loved the "unsaid" tension between the two when writing the book vs interacting with each other in real life.

This book does everything to the best degree. Romance was romancing, spice was spicing, and NYC was NYCing!! It's my dream to move to New York, and this book has inspired me so much! I feel like I saw myself in Rosie. I also loved the Peruvian representation, as it's a culture I don't know much about.

I loved this book so much, I plan on buying a copy once it's published!