this was so cute and easy to read!! i feel like it definitely gives cozy romance vibes, i loved the main character and i found her to relatable and witty.

Both of Macy's parents are well known authors and with aspirations to also be an author she is sent to a prestigious writing camp. On the first day she is forced to pair up with Caleb- the son of her parent's rivals. When their tension turns romantic can they have a relationship or will their parents issues get in the way. such a cute YA romance i enjoyed this one!

DNF. This has a cute premise, but it missed the mark for me. The romance was dull, and the generational rivalry lacked major tension. It also felt like it was trying to do too much while also not doing enough, throwing in a tepid mystery plot on top of everything else.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Things that I liked -- own voice's, writer life, teen writing camp setting, mother-daughter relationship challenges/resolution, Fern.
Things I didn't like -- the FMC and MMC, the writing style was kind of all over the place, the pacing seemed super fast then kind of dragged then resolution came fast, the insta-love/just lots of kissing.

I wanted to enjoy the mystery of this more, but I'm not sure if it needs a bit more of an editing eye or something else, but this just felt a bit rushed. Not my favorite, but not the worst book I've ever read either.

This really had so much potential but fell flat for me as a young adult romance.

What to expect:
- BIPOC representation
- Grief/trauma
- Difficult relationships with parents
- A family feud and a little mystery
- Opposites attract forced proximity

I hoped we'd see Macy's real-life forced proximity relationship (even if it remain platonic) to give her the inspiration she needed to recognize her own abilities as a writer, outside of the generational representation she carries from her parents. Unfortunately, there were too many broken segments that didn't mesh into a cohesive story. Macy and Caleb's chemistry is lacking, leaving readers without that "kick your feet, heart-eyed" feeling we usually get from a sweet YA romance. I love seeing Joy Revolution promote new, BIPOC authors, but this read like the first draft of a debut.

This book had a lot of potential but I just could not seem to connect with Macy tbh. Caleb on the other hand had my heart. This book is not just romance but also deals with the lore of writing retreats and how there is so much pressure when you have parents who are idolised in a way. This book has a lot of potential but it felt rushed and under developed at places.

This was a good YA romcom featuring two bipoc aspiring author teens from rival literary families who find themselves paired up to write a romance short story at a summer writing camp. Full of opposites attract, forced proximity goodness with a bookish mystery thrown in to boot. I enjoyed this a lot on audio and would recommend for fans of authors like Elise Bryant (who gets a nod in the book). Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a copy of a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!

I was first drawn to this book because of the adorable cover! I loved the pink! This had all the makings of a cute YA. I enjoyed the premise and had high hopes for the story. Sadly, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. The book had a lot going on and the pacing felt off. It also read a bit immature for YA.

I was impressed with Macy’s ambition, but she wasn’t a character I wanted to root. I also didn’t see her being a character young readers would be able to relate to. I did find Caleb on the other hand, to be a very likable character. I’m also not sure about the romance between Caleb and Macy. They didn’t seem like the right match to me.

There were aspects of the story that felt undeveloped and rushed. I wish the mystery had been a little better flushed out. I felt like we were left with some unanswered questions.

Overall, a YA with a lot of promise. I think it just needed some more flushing out and maybe a little less going on. I do think a lot of people will enjoy this one, it just wasn’t my favorite.

A big thank you to the publishers and netgalley for this arc. I totally loved the book and the characters so much!! Didn't really see that ending coming...

I'll post full reviews all over my social media platforms by the end of November.

Wowzaa!! An electrifying and poetic read for romcom lovers! Danielle Parker has spun a golden tale of broken kinship, loss, first loves and bonds in a fittingly bookish setting.
Macy and Caleb are overshadowed by their respective parents literary accolades, find themselves in a romantic book writing retreat. Their inner conflicts, meshed within a search for a lost manuscript, makes this a multi hued read, catering to a variety of genres.

I was able to complete the book in a day. Thank you Danielle for the beautiful tale and special thankyous to Netgalley and Joy Revolution for the ArC!!

If you like your YA with romance, family feuds, a writing retreat, and some good mystery, Love on Paper might be a great fit for you!

I enjoyed the main characters of Macy and Caleb a lot. They are both children of famous writers, and they know there's some bad blood between their families - but they don't know what exactly. So they can't deny their chemistry when they are at the same 4-week writing summer camp in California.

They find out the theme of the camp is romance writing, and their focus go to recently deceased writer Betty Quinn, a prolific author who seems to have left a trail of clues for the young writers.

Pros:
- Always, always glad to have YA with people of color, and lots of diversity
- Sweet romance between the two characters and no huge miscommunication
- Caleb has some grief and trauma from losing his mom; Macy has a hard relationship with her mom and her parents have been married and divorced twice. They help each other deal with these things in a healthy way.

Not my favorite:
- As an adult reader, I just wasn't sure this was tied together super well. I didn't quite get where we ended up with the mystery OR the family issues.
- I wanted to feel more of the chemistry between Macy and Caleb.
- I felt like the modern day teen talk might be outdated in a few years.

For me as an adult, this was a fine and readable YA romance. I'm glad that Joy Revolution is giving voice to new authors, and I look forward to seeing what comes next from this publisher and author.

This was a fun book with heart and wit. A YA-romance, the book would be great for middle through college students, and I enjoyed it as well. The main characters, Macy and Caleb, are a cute couple of literary nepo-babies who want to make their own mark in the publishing world. There is a bit of a Romeo and Juliet issue, with their families apparently hating each other, but in the liminal space of a prestigious writing camp, they are able to explore their feelings while trying to solve a mystery about the world's biggest romance writer, one that involves the early days of their parents' literary careers as well.

I liked that the book covered the privilege both kids have from growing up in the literary and publishing industries, but it also showed how each was creating their own work, looking for their own voice, and attempting to move out from their parents' limelight rather than riding coat-tails to publishing success. Parker showed Macy and Caleb's growth as writers, taking them from writer's block through strong short stories even as she pulls us and her characters through the mystery of the romance writer and her legacy.

The book heavily delves into themes of what legacy means and how to create a legacy, as well as the struggles teens go through trying to both emulate and break away from their parents. As a high school teacher, I found the characters real and relatable, even if the book ends of a slightly-too-good-to-be-true ending. Although, don't we read rom-com novels for the happy ending?

Overall, a fun read, great for HS, clean and cute romance.

Love on Paper is a cute YA book about a young author who comes from a family of successful writers meeting another young author at a youth writing retreat who comes from a family of successful authors. How their own passion for writing can stand up to family legacy while getting along with their peers and maybe falling in love. It is a nice story and I individually liked the characters. They are super young dealing with some heavy topics (the book is not heavy). The book jumps around a lot and the pacing is a bit off. For someone who really dislikes her mother and wants nothing to do with her, Macy sure does obsess over her. Overall this is a good story that falls short. On a plus side, Caleb is a super cute MMC and really makes the book better. For a YA book it does contain enough to keep younger readers interested.

Thank you NetGalley, Danielle Parker, and Joy Revolution for an advanced digital copy of this book.

I will say while I’m glad I finished this book, it didn’t grab my attention right away! It was cute and I always love the summer theme! Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

Absolutely fantastic plot! Could not put the book down once I began reading it. Cannot wait for it to be released. I will recommend it to everyone I know!

Such a fun read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy!

Maybe it was just the timing but I could not connect with this story. It had so many plot points that should be right up my alley but I never invested in the many storylines going on. The love connection didn't make a ton of sense to me but I did love the writing retreat setting. I will explore more from this author but this one was just okay to me.

'Love on Paper' is such a cozy read. The central romance is satisfyingly soft and supportive. Sometimes you crave romances where their central conflict isn't their compatibility and this duo fills that need perfectly. There's a lovely blend of romance, personal creativity and self confidence, grief and complicated family dynamics with a side of mystery here. Parker's voice feels modern in the dialogue and prose, but one that feels timelessly relatable for years to come. Bonus points for excellent romance references and a Cheesecake Factory scene.

This novel was an incredibly enjoyable twist on a romantic comedy. I adore stories that include a bit of a low-key mystery element, and this one nailed it. The characters were delightful, and watching them collaborate to unravel a mystery was entertaining. I highly suggest it! Plus, the cover is absolutely adorable!

I feel like this had potential, but it was under developed. The “generational rivalry” between the two families was never explained, and the relationship between Macy and Caleb was weak. I found him to be insufferable. Every time Macy mentioned her family, especially his mom, he would get angry and storm off. I get that they agreed to not talk about their families and how he might be sensitive about the topic of mothers, but I feel like that was too much. Like if Macy mentioned how something they were going together was something she used to do with her mom, or that her mom liked this one thing, he’d get mean. I didn’t see any sort of evidence at all that they cared for each other, and this wasn’t enjoyable at all. It felt extremely under developed and rushed. I wouldn’t recommend this book to anyone, I’m extremely disappointed.