3.5/5 stars

This book was really cute and gave off excellent winter vibes. I want to go to a ski lodge immediately!

We follow Alix, an entertainment journalist, who has been recently asked to ghost wrote the memoir of famous ex-boyband member, Sebastian Green. Alix has extensive knowledge of said boyband because she used to cover them exclusively at the height of the bands career. The band broke up when Sebastian’s rival in the band and media, Jett Beckett, disappeared off the face of the earth. Sebastian invites Alix to stay at a fancy ski lodge in Vermont to write the book.

The mystery of what happened to Jett Beckett was an intriguing premise and I enjoyed seeing all the different media formats covered in the story. However, if the reveal was supposed to be a twist or a surprise- it did not succeed. I clocked the answer around page 50 and I started to get annoyed that Alix wasn’t picking up on it. Luckily, she figures it out about halfway through. The drama with all the band members was great and I enjoyed the developing relationship with Alix and Tyler as well. It did feel a little fast though considering there is no spice, they go from zero to 100 after like a week.

I do wish we could have seen a confrontation or even just a conversation between Jett, Sebastian, and River after it all comes out. We basically just skip to the epilogue (which was very cute though!).I also wish some sort of justice could have been served to their evil sounding manager!

Overall, I had a great time with this quick and cozy read and would recommend it!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Read this if you like:
•celebrity romance
•boy bands
•Vermont setting
•skiing

This was such a fun book. I really liked Alix. It had me wanting to take a trip to Vermont. Tyler is so special. Their relationship was adorable. Parts I guessed but that didn’t take away from the book at all. Thank you Atria for eARC!

I thoroughly enjoyed this one! It’s nothing crazy, but I really liked the cozy winter vibes of the romance. There’s not a lot of mainstream winter romances and I liked the setting of the lodge. I predicted the “twist” but I enjoyed that the author didn’t drag it until the third act to make it something crazy because I hate when authors do that. It had steady writing and pacing and the FMC and MMC were both lovely. I liked the author and boyband memoir aspect because it was interesting reading those dynamics. Also, I love puffin🐧 3.5 but rounded up on here

The Lodge by Kayla Olson follows Alix Morgan as she is trying to ghostwrite the famous Sebastian Green's memoir with almost no help from Sebastian aside from his voice notes about how much he hates his former boy band team member, Jett who disappeared. To help her focus, Sebastian sends her to a beautiful penthouse in picturesque Vermont where she meets Tyler. Tyler is her dreamy neighbor and a ski instructor who she starts developing a relationship with while trying to write the novel. And that's all I'll tell you about the book.

Okay, this book was so good but I guessed the twist almost immediately which was a big bummer. If you don't guess the twist immediately it would be sooo good though! My favorite part was that Tyler and Alix had great chemistry and their story was so sweet. However, I did not like the entire subplot with Alix's sister Lauren. Overall this closed door romance was charming and a nice cozy read. I would recommend it but don't try to be too clever and solve it because I was bummed out when I had.

Tropes: closed door romance, small town romance, cozy romance

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Kayla Olson for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Slightly disappointed. Was really looking forward to this one for winter but so far 60% and characters feel kinda immature?
This is a fun light read but I’m struggling to finish it.

i really wanted to like this but so much of it fell flat. essentially, i could see the potential throughout the book, but every time i thought it was going to cross the finish line of quality, it didn't. even if i don't look at it super critically, it just didn't hit those emotionally satisfying moments that it should have

✨3.5 stars rounded up!✨

This was a cute story and a quick read. It takes place in march but because of the snow and being on a ski resort, it definitely gives winter vibes. The main characters were likable (especially Tyler 😍) but some of the side characters were pretty irritating. The plot twist was pretty predictable even early on but it still was exciting to see it unfold. The ending felt a little dragged on and as much as I love predictable HEA, it felt a little cliche which is not something I usually say since I love cheesy. But it is what it is. Overall, the story was cute and easy to follow along and it def had some swoon worthy moments. Romance spice level was low. No 🌶️ scenes other than some PG stuff, so if you like little to no spice, this book is for you! I can also see this becoming a series where the other books feature the side characters next. I didn’t LOVE this book but I enjoyed it and would recommend !

Thank you to netgalley and Atria books for this ARC in exchange for a honest review

This fell a little short for me. To start with the positives I enjoyed the writing and the descriptions of the scenery. LOVED Tyler (and the mystery spoiler) and all the different relationships that Alix had in her life. I also really enjoyed the bits of text messages threads, emails and articles in between each chapter! Now for why I gave it three stars… it felt it was a bit juvenile, especially for people being in their mid twenties if I’m correct. There was little to no spice, which doesn’t totally make this a three star read for me but it did attribute to the score. I just felt overall it wasn’t anything I would remember for very long afterwards. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Loved this one! Such a fun concept for a story. Who hasn’t ever daydreamed to being with a pop star or someone famous. This was so enjoyable to read. I really loved all of the characters we met for the most part. Lauren was almost too much at times. Alix and Tyler though were pretty great. I thought their chemistry was pretty solid and balanced. Nothing was to over the top or so out of the blue that made the story feel incomplete or anything. I think a dual POV could have helped get to know Tyler more. I get he was written to be a mystery but in romance I think that can make the relationship seem rushed or even a little unrealistic. I do wish we could’ve had some spice in this. Does it need it? No. Would it have hurt the story? Another no. I just think there was room to allow it if the author wanted to take it there. Overall, I really really liked this and would definitely be recommending!

The winter vibes of this book were a lot of fun, and I was interested in the overall arcs, but they didn't fully come together for me in a way that I felt super invested in.

Devoured this in one day (one sitting!). I've seen a few reviews critiquing the "twist" but I think the direction the book is going in is quite obvious early on. That is 100% not to say it's not enjoyable and fun in the slightest but I think if you're picking up a winter-y romance for the plot twist I wouldn't choose this one. If you're picking it up for some gushy fun then I would definitely recommend!

This book was so cute and made me laugh out loud and had me so giddy!
If you grew up loving boybands, you will love this one. I am a huge One Direction fan and this made 15 year old me so happy. It is exactly what I needed after the news of Liam’s passing. It took me back to when I was a teenager obsessed with those five boys but also healed that missing part of me as an adult. (Iykyk) It is a cute, cozy winter romance that will have you in your feels! As a fangirl and a writer myself it checked all the right boxes!

The Lodge by Kayla Olson
Pub Date: January 7th, 2024

Another wonderful read by @authorkaylaolson! I loved The Reunion and The Lodge has those same vibes! The setting: a beautiful, picturesque Ski Resort that is straight out of a postcard. From the mountains to the nut lattes and the bigger than your face pretzels this book has a little bit of everything you need for a cozy wintery day.

Alix Morgan was tasked with being a ghostwriter for Sebastian Green, a former member of the infamous band - True North. One of their band members, Jett Beckett, mysteriously disappears and no one knows what happened to him.

When Sebastian offers a penthouse suite at a Vermont ski resort, Alix jumps at the chance to escape her noisy New York apartment and her very needy sister and roomy, Lauren. What she doesn't expect to find is love on the slopes.

What are your favourite things to do in the winter?

While I'm not an avid skier, I'm all for chilling by a fire, sitting beside a window overlooking a beautiful snowy mountain. Snow🗻❄️☃️☕

Thank you to @atriabooks and @netgalley for the e-arc!

what a cozy romance. this is definitely a perfect read for the winter season. read if you love cozy winter rom coms, boy bands, and writer main characters with a ski resort setting!

This was such a fun and cozy read. Perfect for a winter weekend — or just when you want to live vicariously through the characters at a ski lodge!

One of my favorite parts were the relationship dynamics between all the characters. There are so many interesting conversations, challenges, and theories throughout this book that I really enjoyed!!

There are “that was cute, sweet fine” romance books and there are “that was cute, sweet and everything I needed” romance books. I’m so glad to say that this one was the latter!

Alix Morgan is a writer and has just gotten a new deal to be the ghostwriter of a very popular ex-boy band member. She, of course, finds herself put up to write in a gorgeous Vermont ski resort and just happens to be living in the penthouse next to a quite handsome ski instructor.

The cozy, snowy winter vibes were everything in this book. I wanted to be in a cute ski outfit, cuddling next to a giant fireplace in a log cabin. And I just really enjoyed this book as a whole. It’s not the deepest romance you ever read, but it was the perfect combination of cute, fluffy and a believable love story for me.

As far as spice goes, this was a no/low spice book with kissing only. I always appreciate when an author can convey the chemistry and romance of a couple, but keep the spice level low! Highly recommend for your cozy winter reading!

I LOVED The Lodge. It was engrossing, enveloping, and felt like reading a warm hug. I loved both the FMC and MMC. The HEA was fantastic and overall I laughed, cried, and couldn't put this book down. Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for the complimentary advanced readers copy. All opinions are my own!

I love when a little mystery is combined with romance. This was a really good read and I was super interested in the characters!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. Kayla Olson's The Lodge is a cozy, heartwarming rom com set against the snowy backdrop of a Vermont lodge, perfect for fans of light romance and charming small town stories. The novel follows a writer who, seeking inspiration and solitude, retreats to a lodge in Vermont to finish her latest book. The plot follows a predictable trajectory, with the romantic arc unfolding almost exactly as expected. The predictable nature of the story detracts from the excitement, and readers may find themselves waiting for a twist or a deeper exploration of the characters' emotions that never quite materialize.The setting in Vermont is undoubtedly beautiful, and Olson does a wonderful job describing the lodge and the surrounding wintery landscape, but there is a certain lack of conflict or stakes to keep the reader engaged. While the picturesque setting provides a cozy backdrop, it doesn't offer much in terms of plot development. While The Lodge offers a cozy escape and provides a satisfying light read for fans of winter romance, it lacks the depth and emotional complexity that could have turned it into a standout story. Its predictability and underdeveloped characters hold it back from truly leaving an impact. It's an enjoyable read for those looking for a feel good romance, but those seeking something more substantial may be disappointed.

Nearly every girl had that boyband that they followed religiously and the what-if questions that came about when they broke-up. For those looking for boy band closure, The Lodge fills that niche and looks at what fame and fortune can do to certain people. I enjoyed reading and uncovering the mystery reason to why it all fell apart. Definitely a must read!