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This book was ok. There were way too many characters. I felt like I was getting whiplash every time a new character was introduced. It just felt like there was too much going on for me to really enjoy most of it. Unfortunately this book just wasn’t my cup of tea. Thank you for giving me this arc in exchange for my honest review.
This book was alright, although by just going into it blind, I couldn’t tell who the storyline was actually about. But it was still a good story line, I was in suspense the whole last 10 minutes while trying to figure out the ending. I am glad the book ended the way it did though or i probably would have rated this lower
This hit hard. I have so many pages with highlights and so many parts where I felt everything each character was saying. We recently had our reunion, and I purposely did not go for all the same reasons the characters had. Am I good enough to talk to anyone? Will they judge me for what I have and have not done? Why do I want to reconnect with people when I barely spoke to them in high school? Will anyone even remember me? What would they remember, my height, my talking all day, my crushes on everyone?
So much introspection as you read it. It did take a bit to realize it's based in another country and there's not really freshmen, sophomore classes but year 1 and year 2.
I loved the different POV and they were in a pattern! So good. I want more about Ashleigh/Ryan/Hayden!
As someone who is six years out of high school the book itself intrigued me and felt like something I would be able to relate to. I think it was hard for me to get into at first only because you’re taking the information in of six different people and sometimes that can be confusing for some, however the more I read I enjoyed.
You’re following six different people throughout the night of their ten year high school reunion. Lots of drama, forced proximity, some spice, and enemies to lovers. Overall I enjoyed it.
I want to thank NetGalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group for allowing me to read and review this arc. I am very appreciative and grateful.
Sadly I couldn't download the book, because it's not an epub. I can't download acsm's. Would have loved to read the book.
I’ll be honest; I struggled with this book. I felt that there were too many characters that I couldn’t always follow and I didn’t love how it all occurred in one night. Overall neat concept but poor execution
I enjoyed this book The Reunion. It follows a group of 6 MCs attending their 10 year high school reunion. There were many POVs in the novel but it was relatively easy to keep them all straight as the author does a great job making the transition between characters easy to follow. The book takes place over one night (which personally I didn't care for - as I like to know what happens afterwards) but all in all a good read.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
This book is like stepping back into high school, but with way more adult drama and a touch of cute romance. The story follows a group of former classmates at their 10-year reunion, and while it took me a bit to really get into it, it turned out to be a cute easy read.
It's definitely a light, rom-com vibe with plenty of nostalgic feels, though it wasn’t my absolute favorite. If you're into second chances, rekindling old flames, and catching up with the past, this could be a sweet little trip down memory lane!
Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for allowing me the opportunity to receive the ARC.
This felt like a book that should be made into a Netflix movie. It was a light read following 6 main characters at their 10 year high school reunion. Although you are following several characters, the book introduces them by their name and superlative each chapter so it makes it easy to follow the storyline and decrease character confusion. The entire book takes place over the course of one night, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying the book. The characters had excellent character development for such a short timeline.
Most likely to kill each other - Ashley and Ryan. Does forced proximity continue the spiral of these high school rivals hating each other or can they start anew?
Most likely to end up with each other: Steph and Shaun. These two haven’t seen each other since they broke up after high school. Did they make the right choice? Or is this reunion and opportunity to rekindle and create the love story they always envisioned?
Hayden: Most likely to succeed. Hayden is living a life different from what they all expected in high school. Is he on a path that he is proud of and makes him happy or does he need to pivot and work to make those childhood dreams a reality?
Most likely to become famous - Bryony. Bryony is the host of the reunion and has secrets that she is working overtime to conceal. Can she keep up this front or will her secrets come to light?
Several of these characters struggle with who they and others thought they would be. This night challenges them to analyze their paths and determine if and what changes should be made so they can be proud of who they have become.
Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book group for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Personally not for me. I tried to get into it and even gave it two different tries in case it was a mood thing, but I was not able to get past the first 15%. I know a lot of other readers will love this book though.
This was sadly not my cup of tea. It was incredibly well written but I had a hard time remembering all the characters and what was going on- I think it was to do with the formatting of this so I will be giving it another try as soon as it’s published!
To tell the truth, I had a terrible time getting into this book and felt very disengaged. Although I think Beth Reekles is a fantastic writer, I didn't love this book's characters or the fact that the whole plot happened in a single night. I didn't enjoy this book, but if you enjoy forced proximity and enemies to lovers stories, and you don't mind that the whole thing takes place in one night, then it's worth a try.
This fun multi character novel tells the story of an unforgettable 10 year high school reunion party.
Shaun and Steph once dubbed Most Likely to End Up Together, are now engaged to other people, but when they see each other again they start to wonder what if.
Bryony- the student Most Likely to Become Famous, has been living a lie since graduation, convincing everyone she’s a successful actress.
Hayden, labeled as the Most Likely to Succeed, faces his former classmates' judgments when they learn he dropped out of college to become a stay at home father.
The central love story revolves around Ashleigh and Ryan known by all as the Most Likely to Kill Each Other, whose classroom rivalry is legendary. But now that a decade has passed, their childish perceptions of each other no longer hold up, and their animosity melts into a passionate encounter that takes them both by surprise.
Before the night is over, secrets are revealed, old expectations and insecurities are reexamined, and new connections are forged.
This nostalgic romance rich in high school drama, unfolding in the span of one night and set in the UK will resonate to fans of the TV show Sex Education.
I have to admit I struggled a little with this book. I felt that there were too many characters that I couldn’t always follow and I didn’t enjoy it as much as her other books.
However, it still had a good plot and was well written, just wasn’t my favourite read of hers.
Thank you for the opportunity to review.
Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!
What a good book! I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. This is a first by this author but will not be my last! I read this in one sitting because I just couldn’t put it down.
Thank you to Netgalley and Wattpad Books for an advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The Reunion focusses on six main characters that reconnect at their 10 year high school reunion. They each had a superlative. Shaun and Steph were voted most likely to end up together, Bryony was most likely to be famous, Hayden was most likely to succeed, and Ryan and Ashleigh were most likely to kill each other. Shaun and Steph were each other's first love, and even though they are both engaged to other people, they see each other again and realize they might have some unresolved feelings. Bryony keeps her friends close, but not close enough for them to know that her famous, glamorous life isn't actually how it is. They don't know that she is a drama teacher at her alma mater, and that everything she is portraying on social media is not real. Hayden was incredibly successful in high school and everyone saw him going places, but Hayden's current job is as a stay at home dad, however, he isn't sure if he is truly satisfied. And, Ryan and Ashleigh have always been at each other's throats. But, their old rivalry draws them together and brings out feelings even they weren't sure they had.
I am giving this book 3 out of 5 stars. I am a big fan of Beth Reekles, and was expecting more from this book. That's not to say that it isn't good, because I found it pretty entertaining. It just took me a while to get into it, and figure out the format. There were a lot of characters, and sometimes it was hard to keep up with the storyline. The multiple character pov was similar to movies like Valentine's Day and He's Just Not That Into You, but I didn't know it was 6 different povs going in. I really liked how relatable the book was, and how the superlatives helped to describe these characters and their personalities, while keeping up with the high school theme. My favorite storylines were probably Bryony and Shaun and Steph because their secrets and feelings had me on the edge of my seat. If you love forced proximity, enemies to lovers, or the movie He's Just Not That Into You, I think you would love and enjoy the Reunion.
The Reunion by Beth Reekles comes out on January 14, 2025.
This enemies to lovers, forced proximity romance was nostalgic and took me back in time. It was decent read overall, but the timeline kind of ruined the vibes. I wish it would have expanded a little more than just one night.
I like Beth and enjoyed the kissing booth but this book was a struggle. I don't know... I feel like white authors really struggle with giving characters of color depth beyond the physical descriptions. It was cute in concept but I needed something else. This is why Black editors and POC editors are important
To be completely honest, I really struggled to get into this book and felt so disconnected. Beth Reekles is a great author, but the characters in this one weren't my favorite and I was not a huge fan of the entire story taking place in one single night. This book wasn't for me, but it's definitely worth giving it a go if you're a fan of enemies to lovers + forced proximity and you don't mind the entire book happening in one night.
Huge thanks to NetGalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group for the opportunity to read and review this arc!
I loved the structure of this book. It took me way back to my high school years. There are the classic characters and the author did a great job describing them and putting them into a reunion ten years after graduation. It was fast-paced and had good banter. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.