Any Trope But You is like a love letter to every rom-com fan who’s ever giggled over a trope and thought, I’d do it differently. It’s the story of two stubborn characters who refuse to follow the script and somehow end up even cuter because of it.

Our leads meet under anything but ideal circumstances, and the slow build is as sweet as a cup of hot cocoa on a rainy day. The best part? They’re constantly dodging classic romantic setups: ignoring “only one bed” situations, sidestepping candlelit dinners, and tripping over their own feet trying not to get caught up in “accidental hand-holding.” Their chemistry is adorable, full of witty banter and stolen glances that they pretend not to notice.

The book feels like watching two people try not to fall in love and totally failing in the sweetest, funniest ways. It’s perfect for anyone who loves romance but appreciates a fresh, heartwarming twist on all those well-loved clichés. By the end, you’ll be rooting for them to embrace every trope in the book—and, spoiler, they do it in the cutest way possible.

If you love romance that flips the script on all your favorite tropes, Any Trope but You by Victoria Lavine is a must-read! The story follows two romance-averse characters who seem determined to avoid every classic trope while inadvertently stumbling into them all. It's a clever, heartwarming, and hilarious exploration of what happens when two people who think they know what they don’t want in love find themselves constantly thrown into the most cliché situations—and loving every minute of it.

The chemistry between the main characters is electric, with witty banter and moments that will make you laugh out loud. Lavine’s writing shines as she pokes fun at the most beloved romance conventions while simultaneously making you fall head over heels for the very tropes the characters are trying to avoid. From fake dating to forced proximity, every twist is a playful nod to classic romance, but with a fresh, modern twist that keeps the pages turning.

A big thank you to NetGalley for the ARC! Any Trope but You is a rom-com delight that delivers both laughs and feels, making it an instant favorite on my romance shelf.

I loved this book! What a debut!! I know I'll be looking for more from this author in the future.

I think all romance readers will love this book. It has all the best tropes in one book, and leaves out the awful ones. I found myself squealing throughout as I read and loved how the two main characters both understood each other so well.

A cute romance novel with lots of heart, what’s not to love?!This was my first ever NetGalley ARC (Thank you!!) and I can tell this book will have a special place in my heart. I truly enjoyed Margot’s journey and her story with Forrest.

4.75★

⤼𝑰𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒈𝒐 𝒐𝒖𝒕, 𝒊𝒕'𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓, 𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒂 𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒚 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒄𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏.⤽

I enjoyed this so much!
I was so angry for Margot in the beginning when her privacy got violated. It was incredibly unfair but I’m happy with the path it led her down.
The meet-cute between Margot and Forrest was so fun. I became obsessed with them instantly.
I always love when there’s resistance on both sides and they 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 can’t stay away.
Being in Margot’s head was extremely entertaining. I loved how mad she was that she kept feeling like she was in one of her own romance novels. Just the way that whole plot line was written was so comical.

This book had so many funny moments but also some emotional ones too. Margot’s sister Savannah had me tearing up multiple times. Their relationship was so special.

I also enjoyed the relationship between Forrest and his dad. Both Forrest and Margot were so selfless and willing to give up anything for their family. It’s what made them understand each other so deeply and a reason why they worked so well together.

I’ll definitely be rereading this when I get my hands on the paperback next spring!
Thank you to netgalley & Atria Books for the ARC.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book has a charming premise: Margot, a beloved romance author, secretly jaded by her own genre, creates more realistic alternate endings for her characters. When these endings accidentally leak online, she’s “canceled” by her fanbase. In an effort to reinvent herself, she retreats to a remote Alaskan resort, where she meets Forrest—a walking, talking romance trope in human form.

While the premise was full of potential, the execution ultimately didn’t work for me. Margot, while an interesting character, wasn’t particularly likable, and I never really connected with her. I also struggled with her lack of growth throughout the story. Forrest, though a cute idea, felt more like a stereotype than a fully fleshed-out character, and unfortunately, I didn’t feel much chemistry between him and Margot, even with the many open-door scenes (which, to be fair, didn’t appeal to me).

The central “will they, won’t they” tension dragged on too long in the second half of the book and began to feel repetitive. I can see this book resonating with many readers, but personally, it wasn’t quite the right fit.

That said, I believe Victoria Levine has a lot of talent, and I look forward to seeing what she writes next.

Thank you netgalley for the chance to read this! I ADORED this: absolute smash hit for those people who also just love romance books.
This story follows Margot, a romance writer who gets cancelled when the world finds out about her secret feelings about HEA (or the fact that they dont exist!). She's sent to a remote Alaskan lodge to reconnect with herself at the request of her sister. There we meet Forrest: the living embodiment of the romance tropes!
This dual POV has EVERYTHING I look for: sizzling chemistrt, perfect slow burn, witty and intense banter, crazy hijinks, and once the corner is turned SPICE SPICE SPICE. There is a scene in a sauna that is HOT for more than one reason. But what makes this shine is its roots in some really beautiful B story lines. Forrest and Margot have both sacrificed for their medically complex family, have successful careers they've had to give up, and the weight of the world on their shoulders. They've experienced real heartbreak and it shows in the cautious way they get together. It's really touching and raw. The side characters are so well developed and while I normally hate 3rd act break ups, this one just WORKED.

Adored this. Don't miss it

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC! This book is for the romance girlies!! The slow burn was givingggggg, it was forced proximity, enemies to lovers, truly all the best tropes. I loved this story so much and i cant wait for everyone else to read it!!

A cozy winter read! Loved the relationship dynamic and growth between Margot and Forrest, and the setting and supporting characters were perfect for their story.

Victoria wrote such a fun, cozy, and steamy rom-com, and it's set in Alaska, which I adore. I haven't read a book set in Alaska since K.A. Tucker's The Simple Wild and it definitely held up to my love for that book! Forrest is the ultimate book boyfriend, and I thoroughly enjoyed all the tropes he and Margot went through, especially as she isn't oblivious to them (since she's an author). Also, as someone whose husband has an autoimmune disorder, I related to Margot and her love (and worry) for her sister. Beautiful book!

Have I just found my favorite romance novel of the year?!

ANY TROPE BUT YOU was everything I want in my romcoms: it’s heartfelt, hilarious, spicy, swoony, AND sexy! I loved everything about this debut and I was devastated that it didn’t continue for 300 more pages.

Here we have a romance writer (who doesn’t believe in love) that escapes to Alaska to try her hand at writing a new genre and just so happens to fall for Mr. Perfect along the way. The synopsis might have you thinking, “been there, read that” but somehow every stereotypical romance trope this talented author throws at us feels totally fresh. The writing is witty and the banter is top tier. I adored both characters and if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to book myself a trip to Alaska!

There’s only one tiny problem with this gem and it’s the fact that it’s not out until 2025. I promise you it’s worth the wait!

PUB DAY: April 1st!
Thank you to @atriabooks and @victorialavinewrites for allowing me to be an early reader. All of this gushing praise is my own!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria books for the ARC! Any Trope but You was such a sweet, heartwarming romance and Margot and Forrest were both very lovable characters. The author also did a great job delving into the impact of familial relationships on romance. I look forward to seeing more from this author!

4/5⭐

Any Trope But You was exactly what I was hoping for when I read the blurb.

The concept of a book about a romance author trying to come back from her career being "cancelled" & trying to reinvent herself could have easily been done in a way that was not enjoyable but Victoria did it perfectly. This book has you reading way to late into the night because you simply can't put it down. I finished this book in 2 days because I had to know what was going on. It would have been quicker but unfortunately work got in the way.

The enemies to lovers trope being one of the main tropes in this novel was perfect to me. It fit not only the novel but it is one of my favorite tropes. Everything about Margot & Forest was perfect in the most not perfect way. From their "meet cute" until the very end.

I can hardly wait for everyone to get a chance to read this novel & to share my favorite quotes it.

Here is a romance story written by a romance writer ! This romance Author has a long buried secret:
She does not believe in, ‘Happily ever after.’ And this is the type of secret that should have never
escaped Margot Bradley’s hidden safe. This ‘accident,’ leads Margot and everyone in her world to
try to do damage control before Margot loses her fans~nobody wants to read romance stories
that do not have a happy ending, but this goes global immediately.’
The adventure, including Margot’s sister who has health problems, becomes back woods
fun and some possible romance for both Margot and her sister, and the activities are just
calamitous and hilarious. Best not to have too many details prior to starting the book.
It seems totally appropriate for this book to be released on 1 April . The adventures
abound here and nobody will be disappointed.
My thanks to Atria Books via Net Galley for the download copy of the book for review purposes.

I adored the premise of this one: Romance author Margot Bradley escapes to a secluded Alaskan lodge after being “cancelled” by her fans- only to find herself living out every romance trope she’s ever written. 💙

I was totally smitten with the remote wilderness setting, the sweet cast of characters, and the absolutely swoon-worthy chemistry with the “every romance cliché” love interest Dr. Forrest.

This one absolutely receives a big five stars from me!
It had beautiful family moments between Margot & her sister, and Forrest & his dad. There were laugh-out-loud mishaps & witty banter. It had alllllllll the romance tropes you love, totally thrown in the face of our MC romance writer! And it was finished off with the sweetest, most perfect ending. 💙

Well done, to this debut author!

I really loved this book! I truly don’t have a single critique. The characters were lovable, relatable, and not at all frustrating (as I find they sometimes can be in this type of novel). The Alaskan setting was just perfect; I could feel like icy winds, see the cabin lights glowing in the dark, feel the warm fires, see the sunsets… and Bullwinkle! He was my favorite. Who knew a wild moose could have such an impact on a story line? The spice was just perfect; not too much, but also didn’t leave me wanting. I truly enjoyed experiencing Margot and Forrest from start to finish. The tie in of the family love stories as well was so beautifully done; I shed a few tears! For me, this checked all the boxes. I can’t wait to own a physical copy to treasure forever.

4 stars!! Such a fun and cozy winter read! Absolutely loved how the book leaned into classic romance tropes in a really fun way! Some of the book dragged for me a bit but overall such a fun read.

I thought this was such a cute holiday read! I love the way the two main characters started out and eventually got together. I love starting my cozy holiday reads early so I’m fully in the spirit. This is my first book by this author but I really enjoyed it!
Thank you Netgalley for the arc!

***Trigger Warning: mention of cancer***

Any Trope but You follows Margot Bradley is a best selling romance author. But she doesn’t really believe in romance. She secretly writes alternative endings for her characters where they don’t get a happy ever after. When that document gets released to the public her career is basically over. Her sister books a trip for Margot to go to Alaska for 6 weeks to get a fresh start. Margot agrees and think this will be time for her to dabble in a different genre. She wants to write a murder mystery. Forrest runs the inn where Margot is staying. He can tell Margot is a fish out of water. He wants nothing to do with her at first. But soon they both might be attracted to each other.

I thought this book was cute. I have read books with a very similar plot, so I don’t think this was that original. But I loved the setting of the book. I also thought that Margot and Forrest were a really cute couple. Overall it wasn’t bad and I did enjoy it. However, I don’t think this is a book that I will go back and reread.

Thank you so much, Victoria Lavine, Atria Books, and NetGalley for the ARC of this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for the ARC. Any Trope But You is Victoria Lavine’s first book, and I will happily pick up her next one. Definitely gives Abby Jimenez/Ali Hazwood/Emily Henry vibes. The plot concept is a clever way to play up common tropes we all know and love. It did take me some time to get invested in Margot and Forrest, but they were well written and had some really great scenes together. The cast of characters were adorable, the setting was fun, and the story arc had some depth to it. Recommend!