It’s Not Me, It’s You had all the ingredients I usually love—enemies-to-lovers, viral chaos, and messy summer vibes—but something about it didn’t totally click for me. Jackie’s whole heartbreaker persona was fun in theory, but I kept waiting for that omg I’m obsessed moment and it never really landed. Wilson was cute in a golden retriever kinda way, and the banter almost gave, but I found myself more mildly entertained than emotionally invested. It’s giving "fun beach read I probably won’t remember in a month." Not bad! Just not a personal fave.

A cute story. Nothing super unique but it’s cute and I did enjoy it. It does read very YA and I am not sure I love the writing style of this author.

‘It’s Not Me, It’s You’ is a delightful and heartwarming novel. Alex Light has crafted a story that is both engaging and thoughtful, featuring characters that stay with you long after you finish reading. It’s an ideal choice for fans of smart, modern romances filled with warmth. Highly recommended!

Light’s writing is captivating and brimming with charm. Her knack for creating vivid characters and dynamic dialogue makes the book an absolute page-turner. The story moves at a perfect pace, ensuring there’s never a dull moment. Each chapter keeps you hooked, eager to see how Jackie and Wilson’s journey unfolds.

I value the opportunity I was given to read this in advance, but I still haven't read this. With so many books ahead of me, I cannot return to this title.

IT'S NOT ME, IT'S YOU by Alex Light is a charming read, and to be honest, I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Jackie Myers, the main character, is a fascinating and lovable personality. This lady has two jobs, one that hides behind a mask and the other hides behind "pleasebreakmyheart," a viral social media account that specializes in ending relationships. I must admit, this double life adds a layer of charm and amusement, making Jackie distinct, yet relevant. Alex Light does an outstanding job navigating through the moral convolutions of Jackie's actions, giving the story an absorbing narrative.

Wilson, the assistant manager, perfectly embodies the nemesis-to-lovers trope, with his organized and meticulous nature contrasting sharply with everything Jackie despises. When Jackie's actions carelessly cause the breakup between Wilson and his ideal girlfriend, she makes it her mission to help him win her back. This decision sets off a cascade of challenges and enlightening moments, adding depth and complexity to the story.

Light's talent for writing banter is evident throughout the book, making it both light and fun. She has a remarkable ability to tackle the adolescent experience from a relatable and realistic angle. Her characters are vivid, and the dialogue is lively, which makes the book a real page-turner. The pacing is spot-on, ensuring that there's never a dull moment. Each character has a unique voice, and the story is filled with funny moments and profound scenes.

Overall, IT'S NOT ME, IT'S YOU is a recommended read for anyone who enjoys a clever, modern romance. Alex Light has a way of picking you up with her engaging writing style and leaving you with a smile on your face.

Super cute romance with a fun premise and always down for an enemies to lovers trope! Great character development!

While I have read another recent novel with a similar premise I really enjoyed where Light took this story! Light took a lot of care into crafting every element of this novel - including the Hozier reference within the lead's names! - and really hope to read another of Light's novels in the future. This was a great brain break, something bright but nuanced to take my mind off of school and real world chaos!

this fun dislike to love rom com has a little bit of everything work place romance. falling in love with the boss. family drama and a girl who giving advice she shouldn't be. I listen to this book and was in love with the book after a few chapters. and let not forget finding ones passion and testing old friendships. this was a fun listen to break of the fanisty i'm currently reading.

I loved this book. It was an adorable story about a kid figuring out that your actions have consequences and the world is bigger than you. And sometimes the ones think you care you about the least are the ones who mean the most. Jackie and Wilson are an adorable duo who start out as enemies but end up working toward the same goal. BUT MISCOMMUNICATION trope strikes again.

This is a sweet, quick read and if you love some banter and an adorable story this is for you.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc!

Alex Light is so great at writing excellent, movie rom-com quality banter. Really enjoyed this super cute and sweet novel.

This book was so cute and I was able to read it so quickly. I really enjoyed for a little romance.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy to honestly review.

Such a sweet book, Jackie doesn't really know what she wants to do in life. Her best friend is leaving for college, and she is the frog for the restaurant she works at. She really needs more money so she can get a car to go on a road trip with her BFF and figure things out. Her manager boss is a jerk (or is he). This book is about family, love and friendship. But can Jackie have all three with her secret account about breaking people's hearts?

It's Not Me, It's You is such a fun read that will have you giggling and kicking your feet for days! The book manages to be both romantic, humorous and serious all at the same time with characters you can't help but root for. The banter between Jackie and Wilson is like something straight out of a movie and it's hard not to fall in love with them both.

I would recommend this for anyone who loves:

- a bit of scheming
- enemies to lovers
- heartfelt romance

📚It’s Not me, It’s You
🖌️Author: Alex Light
🖋️Publication: @harper360ya
📚P.g.: 384
🗂️Genre: Young Adult Romantic Comedy

5/⭐️

📌Summary:
Jackie Myers is a fraud. Or she might be a genius—the jury’s still out.

The thing is, she secretly runs pleasebreakmyheart, a gone-viral account aimed at breaking hearts and ending relationships…. And she just used it to break up her insufferable eternal nemesis’s picture-perfect relationship.

Wilson is the buttoned-up, type A assistant manager of her nightmares—but it turns out he’s also, apparently, a really great boyfriend.

So with her conscience (and paycheck) on the line, Jackie decides there’s only one thing to do: She’s going to help Wilson win his ex-girlfriend back. Which should be easy, considering Jackie hates him…right?

📌Review:
This was such a cute read. I totally adored the premises of the story. The banter between Jackie and Wilson is chef’s kiss. An exceptional read, especially for teens.

📌Thoughts:
This was my first contact with the author, and I can’t wait to read more from her.

I would like to thank @harper360ya for the free copy.

In It's Not Me, It's You Jackie is struggling with what she wants for the future. She works at Monte’s Magic Castle to save up for a road trip from N.Y. to California to drop her bestie off at film school. Her annoying new boss Wilson has demoted her to wearing a frog costume for texting while she was supposed to be waitressing. As she tries to find herself, Jackie launches a social media account giving break-up advice, secretly drawing on her older twin sisters’ dating experiences. When she learns that Wilson’s girlfriend, Kenzie has used her anonymous guidance to break up with him, she guiltily tries to help him win her back. Getting to know him and his backstory leads to her develop feelings for Wilson. Of course, her break-up advice backfires on her, but not before she realizes that helping people is her calling.

This was a fun, lighthearted story. There was enough angst and growing pains to make the plot interesting while keeping the humor going. The characters were really interesting with such unique personalities and quirks. I loved how the author showed the love between the characters while still having them not understand each other - or outright fight with each other. The dynamics were really well done.
I appreciated the author showing how sometimes we don't always know our path, or how our path is pushed in a new, unknown, scary, direction. It is true for all ages.
The boy - girl love story was really enjoyable to watch develop. As well as all of the other diverse relationships.
Enjoy!

witty and fun ya romcom with an awesome pair of main protagonists and some really fun themes. 4 stars. tysm for the arc.

A cute enemies to lovers YA rom-com. Our main character Jackie spends a lot of time hating her new boss, Wilson. But at a certain point, you just know where this is headed. Jackie offers to help Wilson fix his relationship with ex-girlfriend Kenzie, but then keeps kicking herself for it when she realizes that she has feelings for Wilson too. Super cute and fun. My students (mostly the girls) will love this one.

First of this was a 4 ⭐️ for me. I really loved this . It was easy and cute . It had good banter and you really watch the main character grow up . It is the big summer before her best friend goes off to college and that summer before college always causes a shift . I think this really brought back that feeling of nostalgia of things changing and finding yourself. I loved the banter between characters and how their relationship grows so naturally. It’s so cute! If you like YA romance then you will like this because it is very YA and slow burn. I do have to say that you can see everything coming but it unfolds so naturally it was like watching a movie . I think it was a perfect quick read to give you all the warm fuzzies of enemies to friends to lovers.

Idk if this was a me thing or if I really thought it was just mid. I liked it enough, but my head just wasn’t in it. It worked because I didn’t have anything super exciting and it didn’t have anything that I had any real issues with. It was fine and it did what it was supposed to do.

Ok so the FMC was a little bit weird tho. She did A LOT of weird shit that she shouldn’t have done. Like the notes thing? That’s sketchy and not her business. ESPECIALLY if she didn’t even like him. So basically I was side eyeing her after that. I never really felt like she redeemed herself after that either because she kept it a secret from him. She definitely should have told him. And the way she was so obsessed with everything BUT being a good person? Yeah she wasn’t my favorite, but I understood why she was written that way. The MMC was just basic tho. It was supposed to be enemies to lovers, but he was just regular. I didn’t feel like there was anything special to him. And the way she was saying she was falling for him with some of the ways he was special and the way he was when they hung out and I also thought that was weird. Like she fell for a dude that that was planning dates and other things for someone else? Is that not weird?

Ok so the romance was cute, but again, it wasn’t anything over basic. She fell for a dude that had feelings for someone else… And then, she tried to gaslight herself by saying he was doing it subconsciously for her. And I’m like uhhh ok. I don’t want to be a subconscious thought? I want to be the first thing you think about? And like, she was feeding him this stuff? Idk it seemed sus to me. I know I’m not everyone, but it wasn’t exactly Earth shattering. I don’t think I would have remembered what happened at all if I hadn’t written notes down immediately after lol

It’s not that it was bad, it was just basic. I’m not sure if I had my mind shut off because of WHEN I read this and I just needed to be reading words, or what, but whatever it was, I just didn’t feel all in. I don’t know that it was my fault either tho. I have read another book by Light and wasn’t exactly super moved the either. I guess I have to read their last one to see.