A fascinating and well-paced read, blending vivid storytelling with powerful insights. Highly engaging and memorable.

This book is a love letter to love and trust in so many different form. It’s about romantic love and learning to trust again after betrayal and heartbreak. It’s about love among family and trusting each other to make choices and actions that exude that love even when it’s hard to let go. Maybe most importantly, it’s about learning to love and trust in yourself and believe you’re capable of navigating hard things and coming out in a better place than where you started. It’s about giving yourself grace because making mistakes or changing course doesn’t mean giving up or failing.

Margot is a character who would be so easy to judge on the surface level, much like Forrest does when he first meets her. She is so much deeper than anyone meeting her public persona could know. The way she loves and cares for her sister, the way she puts HEAs out into the world when she’s repeatedly experienced only HNAs (happily NEVER afters), the way she pushes herself outside her comfort zone in Alaska. She is strength and resilience and bravery. She regularly doubts herself and feels jaded but continues moving forward. I admired her so much.

Forrest is a complex character in his own right, and far more similar to Margot than he is different when it comes to the heart. He’s experienced loss and heartbreak of his own, and he has used it to fuel the choices he makes in life. He is the kind of man who faces his mistakes, tries to right what he perceives are his wrongs, and he is doing what he believes in his core is his best. He and Margot may butt heads often, but they both find an understanding in each other that not very many others could grasp. The decisions they have to face for their future, both together and individually, have parallels that require a deep look at all the forms of love I laid out at the beginning of this review.

I can’t move on from this without mentioning how much I also adore Savannah. Really, Savannah and Trapper both as Margot and Forrest’s familial counterparts, but Savannah’s letters are so integral to understanding who Margot is and add so much to the story. (Plus she is a fellow Swiftie and that always gets my love.)

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. This was a stellar debut and I can’t wait to read more from Victoria Lavine.

I wish I could hire a sky writer and just say OMG VICTORIA.

Loved it. From LA to Alaska. From North Star to Anchorage. Times infinity.

I knew this was my kinda book by the description so I knew I would like this — I just didn’t know I would LOVE this book. It was so tongue in cheek about the tropes and HEAs, so SWOONY and very deeply developed main (and side) characters. Hilarious and heartbreaking within one breath. Really crafty mechanisms for exposition and plot advancements.

Margot and Forrest have so much well written chemistry and sexual tension, it’s radiating through the pages. Her fierce love for Van, his love for his dad…both equally as evident.

Just great work all around 💖💖💖💖💖

Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for the advance reader copy of Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine!

I was absolutely captivated by A Trope About You from the very first page! Victoria Levine has truly delivered a gem with this ARC, and I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to read it.

This story follows Sav and Margot, whose relationship is nothing short of beautiful. Their bond is genuine, heartfelt, and filled with moments that made me both laugh and swoon. But it’s Margot’s journey through the many tropes with Forrest that had me truly obsessed! Levine cleverly weaves these tropes, keeping the storyline engaging and giving me everything I love in romance. Each trope feels fresh, adding layers to Margot’s experiences and building an incredible romance that’s both charming and deeply emotional.

If you’re a fan of romance with unique storytelling and relatable characters, A Trope About You is a must-read. This book has quickly become one of my all-time favorites and definitely one of the best I’ve read recently. 10/10—highly recommend!

There were parts about this book that were definitely fun and entertaining but there was also a thread that ran through the whole book that felt a little tired to me. Though this may not have been a personal favorite, I do have friends who would love it and I'll definitely be recommending it to them when it publishes.

I absolutely loved this book. It was so good from start to finish and I wouldn’t change anything. The main and side characters were all so good and added the right amount to the story. The spice was great and not overdone.

Any Trope but You features one of my favorite setups—a romance author who doesn't believe in love—I was pulled to it right away. I sympathized with Margot Bradley as soon as I entered her environment. She is a hugely popular romance novelist who, in private, gives her characters unhappy, different endings. And when does that secret come to light? Let's imagine that she has a significant change in her life. I thought it was hilarious that Margot, who makes a livelihood by creating happily-ever-afters, was so pessimistic about love in her own life. Given the strain she faces from both her job and taking care of her sister, who has a chronic illness, it felt quite genuine and realistic.

The story was made much more charming by the Alaskan setting. There were some amusing and touching moments when Margot fled to a secluded resort to write a murder mystery rather than a romance. Her well-thought-out getaway devolved into a string of romantic comedy clichés, such as escaping a moose and actually collapsing into the arms of the stern resort owner, Forrest, and I could feel her frustration. In addition to being lighthearted and enjoyable, those times provided the ideal counterpoint to Margot's internal conflict over whether or not she truly wants to believe in love once more.

Speaking about Forrest, his persona truly appealed to me. Due to his personal baggage—having abandoned a promising career to care for his father—he was a wonderful fit for Margot's straightforward demeanor. It was really wonderful to watch them gradually take down their barriers since their chemistry and banter felt so natural. I adored their relationship because it was about more than simply romantic tension; it was about relearning to trust in life and in love.

All things considered, Any Trope but You is a fun and novel romance that toys with our favorite clichés while offering us something more profound. A reluctant love story, the wintry Alaskan setting, and Margot's journey to regain hope combine to create a touching and funny book. This will win your heart if you enjoy romantic comedies with a twist.

✧˖°. ⤷ I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for the advance reader copy of Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine!

Margot is a popular romance author who secretly doesn’t believe in happily ever afters. She actually keeps a document where she records Happily Never Afters for her books. When she’s doing an event, someone shares her Happily Never After doc. The response results in her losing her next book deal which had still been in negotiations. Margot’s sister arranges for her to go on a retreat to Alaska to work on a new book in the murder mystery genre. It’s at the resort in Alaska that Margot experiences not simply a meet cute with Dr. Forrest Wakefield, but a series of trope-related events which Margot can’t believe keep happening.

This book has some really funny moments. It’ll be a great one to check out the audiobook of. Any Trope But You is such a fun debut packed with so many tropes and micro tropes, such as an improbable meet cute, there’s only one tent, huddle for warmth, love triangle that’s not really a love triangle, forced proximity, mutual pining, matchmaking, doctor, rolled sleeves, etc. We get a dual POV from Forrest and Margot - both main characters both have their own journeys throughout the story which I really enjoyed.

A really strong debut from Victoria Lavine and an author I will look to check out for future releases.

Nurse, she’s yearning again!

4.5 stars. This was genuinely moving. I loved both Margot and Forrest’s POV and motivations and found them both incredibly emotionally mature. This was a true love-letter to fans of the romance genre and also a warm hug to those who are prone to taking on too much responsibility at the expense of their own happiness.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I highly recommend picking up this title. Publishing date is April 1, 2025.

This is a really entertaining work of fiction. I actually hesitate to refer to this book as a romance because it is so meta that you’re almost distracted from the romance by the constant acknowledgement of its existence. I personally enjoyed this book for reasons not specific to the love connection between the two main characters, although I also enjoyed their relationship.

Even moreso, I adored the relationship between the author and her sister. I really appreciate romance novels that feature diverse characters and people of varying abilities. It brings so much depth to an otherwise commonplace boy-meets-girl story.

Further, I loved reading the letters and better understanding the mindset of the author over the course of the book. I mean, a romance author who hates romance? That alone is relatively novel, but to be able to see how she has been disappointed over time from childhood through maturity—it’s highly relatable. This element takes the book from a satirical reflection on romance, to a social commentary about the all too common pains women face, even in youth. The way that it impacts their self perception and their perception of the world around them.

I also really enjoyed Forest, he is such a unique character and a refresh MMC. I love a stoic brawny mountain man, but even better is one who actually has healthy communication styles and who is self sacrificing in a non-alpha male/posturing way.

Yes, he would protect the woman he loves. Yet, he does so not just in the name of protection from other men, but also from himself. He is willing to give up everything he’s worked for (and we know that level of accomplishment typically comes with a certain degree of ego) in order to care for his father. An effort to remedy past “mistakes” he’s just so freakin pure.

The reason I say this felt less like a romance is because constantly calling out the tropes takes away some of the enjoyment of experiencing them. It does not negatively impact the book — I just think it stutters the flow you might experience in a traditional romance and requires more of the reader, much in the way general fiction/women’s fiction might.

Finally, I appreciated the commentary on fandoms, idolization, and cultural expectations. Perhaps the example in this story is far fetched, but imo it is only as unrealistic as a black mirror episode…one step away from the upsetting truth.

Thanks #NetGalley for sharing a digital ARC of this brilliantly entertaining debut

Sadly, this story is all about the words. Why say it in 50 words when 20 will do? I can see the author was trying hard to be VERY descriptive and while I love a good description...this was way overboard. I also didn't really enjoy the protagonist and her whining. She has a chance to be strong and opinionated while still falling for her man. Please keep working on it and make it wonderful...its really close.

Margot is a romance author with a secret - she doesn’t believe in happily ever after. When her secret is spilled, her sister sends her to remote Alaska to recover after it ruins her career.

Enter Forrest, man in charge at the lodge she’s staying at. Much to Margot’s despair, he’s the incarnation of all of her leading men combined.

Follow the two as they navigate the Alaskan wilderness, and life, together, in a whimsical story that covers all the tropes.

To say I FLEW through this is an understatement. I instantly fell in love with not just the main characters, but all of the supporting characters as well. Highly recommend this one to anyone looking for a swoon worthy love story grounded in reality!

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for a fair review

I loved this book! I thought the main characters and supporting characters were all really well written and the setting for the plot was perfect. I loved how the addition of Savannah’s letters really showed their relationship, and helped you understand Margot a lot more. It made her feel like she was a main character when she wasn’t even present for the majority of tho book. However, I personally did not like the mentioning of book tropes throughout the story, but that is just a personal pet peeve of mine in books. It made sense for it to be included in the story though, considering the fmc was an author.

I liked the dialogue for the most part but thought the spicy scenes took a turn near the end. Overall it was a quick and enjoyable read.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC, I loved this book!! I really enjoyed the Alaskan setting and all of the family members and friends to both Margot and Forrest. Great author, I'll definitely check out more of her books! Proof we all deserve our Happily Ever Afters.

Any Trope but You by Victoria Lavine is the perfect romance novel for romance readers everywhere.

Romance writer Margot Bradley goes to Alaska to research her next book. She’s decided to switch genres and is trying her hand at murder mystery. You see, although Margot is known worldwide for her happily ever afters, she herself doesn’t believe in them and thanks to a hacker her secret has been revealed to the public. Her fans are outraged, hence the genre switch and trip to a remote wilderness resort in Alaska. Margot is not entirely prepared for this new adventure and Dr. Forrest Wakefield, the proprietor’s son, isn’t exactly prepared for Margot either. Forrest moved back to Alaska to care for his ill father, leaving behind his job and life in California. He really isn’t interested in a distraction. Despite their misconceptions about each other the two have quite a bit in common. Margot can’t believe that in her attempt to escape romance she’s found herself smack dab in the middle of seemingly every romance trope with Forrest as the lead.

I was shocked to learn this is a debut novel! I couldn’t put this down! I loved every second of this story. It was funny, heartfelt, emotional, and a joy to read. I laughed, I cried, and I’ll read it all again. Victoria Lavine masterfully weaves a moving romance with all our favorite tropes: snowed in, only one tent, care and comfort, grumpy sunshine, he’s a doctor, she’s a writer, and all the banter!!

5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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A giant thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for a digital copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review. I feel honored to have been given the opportunity to read this early. I’ll be recommending this book to everyone I know.

Wow wow wow! I honestly was shocked to learn this is a debut novel. I'll have to add Victoria Lavine to my list of must-read authors because I was so impressed with this book! It was truly a fun, heartfelt, warm romance in a beautiful setting and I felt connected to every character. May have to buy a physical copy of this one!

5/5 romance

I binged this book- it was SO freaking good. Holy cow. Could not put it down.

A romance book lover's dream! Also, her writing was hilarious. I laughed out loud so much. I also cried so much. It was beautiful and perfect. THE TENSION- chef's kiss.

Would definitely buy a hard copy and reread! I loved Forrest and Margot!!!!

If you loved Book Lovers by Emily Henry- you will love this!

i am truly blown away by this book!! when i tell you i could not put it down the second i started reading it.... i inhaled it, devoured it, couldn't get enough of it!! i am in awe that this is victoria lavine's debut book because it quite simply was INCREDIBLE!!!! this book is a love letter to all the hopeless romantics who also might be a little fearful of love. you will SWOON. you may cry. you're definitely going to laugh. and you'll be reminded why romance books and LOVE are the best !!!!

the way victoria built up the tension and longing between forrest & margot actually had me on the edge of my seat. the banter is top notch. the writing is all-consuming. the characters are easy to relate to and easy to love !!! i cannot express to you how much i ADORED this book. forrest is the PERFECT book boyfriend but he's also real. he struggles. he hurts. he grows. margot & savannah's sisterly bond is so so sweet and i couldn't help but smile and tear up at the same time.

SUCH a hopeful & beautiful book that i will be thinking about for a VERY long time!!!! and i fear i will be impatiently waiting for victoria's next book 😌

thank you so much Atria Books & Netgalley for the eARC! this is my honest review.

Oh I really enjoyed this!! Nice slow burn, believable characters and lots of snappy dialogue. I really liked how the author kinda sorta made fun of romance tropes, but in a way that made me smile and proud to be a romance reader. This was an enjoyable read, appreciate the early copy from NetGalley.