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.

i think the writing and plot were pretty strong, but I really enjoyed the characters. i think the character development was super strong. definitely gonna add this to my collection

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.

I loved this book! It was so entertaining and the banter in this book was so fun! And the plot was great!

The Reunion by B. Reekles, published by Wattpad is a perfect beach read. An enemies-to-lovers story that had me laughing, crying tears, told in a multiple pov tells the story of Shaun, Steph, Bryony, Hayden and Ashleigh.
Blurb: Ten years after graduating, the class of 2014 are back at Tisdale Comprehensive for the reunShaun and Steph were each other's first love. Now, they're settled and planning the perfect wedding - to other people. Could reconnecting spark a new romance?
Bryony was supposed to travel the world, rule the West End, have a dazzling career as a TV actress... Now, she's a drama teacher who's exaggerated her whole life on Instagram, and is desperate to save face.
Hayden was told he'd achieve great things, like be on the cover of TIME, win a Nobel prize... or, the accolade his daughters just awarded World's Best Dad. Is it too late for him to turn things around, and more importantly, does he even want to?
Ashleigh was an A* student, and Ryan the star of the school rugby team. After years of putting each other down, they left school each convinced they would have the better life. Now, that old rivalry finds them drawn back together in a new, intoxicating way - one they're both determined to hide.