This was so cute and so fun. I actually laughed out loud a few times. Margot does not believe in love but writes romance books for a living. When her chronically ill sister books for a 6 week stay in Alaska to write a murder mystery she meets Forrest. Their chemistry was genuine. Their banter and ups and downs had me reading late into the night. This book had deeper themes of ill family members and responsibility which made the book impactful. This author knows how to write a romance book. I highly recommend this book!

The premise of Any Trope But You had me hooked from the start. A bestselling romance author, Margot Bradley, finds herself in hot water when her secret Happily Never After file—where she rewrites her book endings to be more realistic—leaks to the public. Her career takes a nosedive, and in an effort to salvage her image, her sister sends her on a “Reinvention” trip to a wilderness resort in Alaska. There, she meets Forrest, a broody, handsome doctor who seems straight out of one of her own romance novels. The attraction is undeniable, but Margot does everything she can to fight it.

This setup had so much potential—an author escaping to the wild to switch genres and reinvent herself? A grumpy, hot doctor in the middle of nowhere? It sounded like the perfect mix of romance, self-discovery, and humor. But unfortunately, my reading experience didn’t quite match my expectations.

Margot was a tough character to connect with. She often came across as rude, entitled, and overly defensive, making it hard to root for her. And in a romance, if you don’t like the main character, the love story itself starts to fall flat. I struggled to see why Forrest was interested in her, especially given how she treated him. Their dynamic lacked the chemistry and emotional depth that I usually love in romance novels.

That being said, the Alaska setting was a definite highlight. The descriptions of the wilderness and resort life added a cozy, atmospheric touch that made me wish I was there. And if you’re looking for steam, this book delivers plenty of it.

Overall, while the concept was intriguing, the execution didn’t fully work for me.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley, Atria Books and Victoria Lavine for the ARC!

If you are a romance reader that loves - and loves to poke fun at - tropes, this book is for you. It was a fun read of love lost and found that has me searching flights to Alaska in my other browser tab.

Will definitely be recommending to all my friends to read before the winter ends!

Victoria Lavine's Any Trope but You is one of the most spectacular, hilarious, and romantic debuts I've read. It took me a little less than thirty-six hours to finish it and I'm dying to go back and reread it. Victoria has officially become one of my auto-buy authors!

Margot Bradley is a romance author. Romance authors generally believer in Happily Ever Afters, but not Margot. Margot believes in Happily Never Afters. This belief might have developed after having her heart broken by her former fiancé, though. During a livestream with her readers, her secret belief is exposed and she's effectively canceled by the entire romance community.

Savannah, Margot's chronically-ill sister, takes it upon herself to take Margot's mind off her troubles. Savannah books Margot six weeks in a remote Alaskan resort so she can switch genres and write a murder mystery. Margot shows up at the resort and gets spooked by a moose named Bullwinkle, and jumps into the arms of Dr. Forrest Wakefield, the resort owners's son. As meet-cutes go, this one had me grinning because I knew right then and there, this book was going to make me smile and laugh and probably cry a little,

I loved seeing Margot and Forrest go through one romance trope after another. Any Trope but You has everything I want in a rom-com book--witty banter, comedic moments, heartfelt interactions, and spicy scenes. I'm begging you to pick up a copy on April 1st (no, that's not an April Fools joke).

Thank you so much Atria Books for providing me with an e-ARC!

This is sure to be a major hit! A romance author who doesn't believe in love and is then, of course, thrust into her own love story full of every cliche trope she's written about in the past? It's catnip for romance readers. I loved it.

Thank you for this fun, warm and fuzzy read! The ups and downs for these characters actually had me giggle and tear up! I loved how the physical and technological isolation allowed the Margot and Forrest to be truly focused on each and what truly mattered to them. It makes me want to install a sauna!

Review: "Any Trope But You" by Victoria Levine – ★★★★★

Victoria Levine’s Any Trope But You is an absolute gem that deftly navigates the landscape of rom-com tropes while flipping them on their head in the most delightful way. It’s witty, sharp, spicy, and heartwarming, with characters that jump off the page and a plot that keeps you turning pages long into the night.
The story follows Margot and Forrest, two unlikely protagonists who are forced to work together, and while their banter is electric, it’s the way they grow and evolve that truly takes center stage. Levine cleverly subverts the tropes we’ve all come to expect in romantic comedies, offering something fresh and exciting. The chemistry between the leads is palpable and so well-written that you’ll find yourself rooting for them every step of the way.

What sets this book apart is the author’s ability to blend humor with vulnerability, creating a perfect balance of lighthearted fun and genuine emotional depth. It’s a page-turner with moments that’ll make you laugh out loud and others that’ll tug at your heartstrings.

In short, Any Trope But You is a must-read for anyone who loves romance with a twist. Levine’s voice is unique, engaging, and the perfect antidote to the typical romantic comedy. If you’re looking for a book that feels like a warm hug with a dash of humor and heart, this is it. It’ll have anyone believing in happily ever afters! Five stars all the way!

Thank you to Net Galley and Victoria Lavigne for this ARC. I still can’t believe this is her first book. I’ll definitely be first in line to read all the other ones she creates in the future! Run, don’t walk to add this book to your TBR list!

I can’t believe this is the debut for this author, oh my it is so good!!! I love all of the tropes that were incorporated (they were not done in a heavy handed manner). Plus, I love when the premise of a story is an author writing a novel (the way the writing process works is very interesting to me). I love absolutely everything about the male lead (like yes he is every romance novel character stereotype, but it works).

For a debut (heck, any romance novel) this is a good one.

Thank you to Atria Books for sending me a copy of this book! I couldn't wait to read it!
"Any Trope But You" by Victoria Lavine is a delightful and clever romance that offers a fresh take on the genre. The chemistry between Margo and Forrest is undeniable, and their banter is both hilarious and heartwarming. What sets this book apart is its commentary on romance tropes. Lavine cleverly incorporates various tropes while simultaneously subverting them, creating a story that feels both familiar and original. Overall, "Any Trope But You" is a must-read for romance lovers. It's a smart, funny, and heartwarming story that will leave you with a smile on your face and a renewed appreciation for the genre.
Thank you again to Atria Books, this was a great book that I'll totally be recommending.

4.5! It feels dishonest to give a book anything less than a 5 that I literally walked around in public reading because I couldn’t put it down. There were a couple minor complaints and I didn’t love the beginning but let me tell you how much I loved the end. 😭 anyway, Forrest is the best, the tropes are fun, and this is NOT a Christmas book. So go grab it for yourself on April 1 (not a joke) when it publishes. 🥰

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Victoria Levine for this ARC!

3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
I really enjoyed this book and look forward to more from this author! The first 50% of the book was not my favorite, in all honesty. It made a cringe a few times and I was not sold on the chemistry between the main characters. A lot of the decisions they made and the way they spoke to each other in the beginning was just not for me. I was disappointed because I really went into the story expecting to love it.

With that being said, the second half of the book redeemed the story for me. I could believe the characters belonged together more. I actually understood what they saw in each other and all the ways they could relate to one another.

I think the story was not what made me like the book, it was the writing. The author has a truly funny voice that keeps you coming back for more. I read several lines in this book that made me stop, highlight, and think because they were so beautiful. The writing is the reason I am so happy to see what Victoria Levine comes up with next. I also was so happy to see how romance readers were described in this story.

Wow! What a debut rom-com from Victoria Levine. I have a deep desire to read a good romance novel but find myself jaded by so many cliched stories that I read. This book literally explores the idea of how HEA (happily ever after) is a fantasy. The author also gives us examples of every type of romance trope and with a little tongue in cheek. Just perfect! The steam of this enemies to lovers is everything I look for in couples goals. There’s a lot of heart in this story within the to main characters who have severe illnesses that their loved ones are suffering. This book is a romance novel that will stay with me. Would have loved an epilogue but I’m not mad about it.

As a huge fan of most tropes in rom coms, I was so excited for this book. And it did not disappoint! I loved that while the romantic plot for Margot and Forrest was a huge focus of the book, the caretaker relationships between Forrest and his dad, and Margot and her sister were such huge components. Victoria Lavine wrote every character in this book with such care and depth that I found myself quickly invested, and empathizing with so many of the choices that Forrest and Margot made. I loved Margot’s letters from Savannah after every outdoor excursion, and the way that the bond between the sisters grew even while apart. I wish we would have been given an epilogue!

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC! My review will be posted to Goodreads upon the publication date, and this review will be edited to include the link at that time.

What a delight! Any Trope But You follows romance author, Margot. When it's discovered that she doesn't really believe in Happily Ever Afters, her sister sends her off to spend six weeks in remote Alaska as an escape. While there, she meets Forrest, who left his job as a cancer researcher to care for his disabled father and run the family wilderness lodge. The las thing he needs is to get involved with a guest.

This book was so cute! It had alllll the romance tropes that blended perfectly. The Alaskan setting was cozy and filled with wintery vibes.

I loved the two main characters and found their love story easy to root for! This book wasn't too cheesy and had the right amount of depth that I prefer in romance novels- a la Emily Henry. And a few moments of humor too!

I highly recommend this debut romance! I like some but not all romance novels- I can be a little picky! If you're like me, I think you'll love it too! Thank you Atria Books for the advanced copy! It releases on 4/1.

4.5 stars

Well this was just the most unexpected delight of a book! I really enjoyed reading this one. If the title and synopsis doesn’t tip you off, this romance pretty much has almost all the tropes you know and love covered. And it’s done in a way that completely works and it’s at all cliche.

The characters felt real. Yes, even the too good to be true main male character. The setting seemed idyllic. And the romance felt authentic.

There are books about books and while lots of people love those, I never really do. Until this one. This felt like a love letter to romance readers. It was about romance without being cringy. And to think this is the author’s debut?! Wow!

There was a little bit of cheese and eye rolling happening, and the lack of an epilogue was just a bit disrespectful… but not enough to not thoroughly enjoy reading this book.

I genuinely loved this book. Starting out I wasn't sure about it but as I continued to read and learned more about Margot, Forrest, Savannah, and Forrest's dad it was hard not to fall in in love with these characters and to find some sort of connection to the issues and struggles that they were facing. Levine did an amazing job of talking about readers and things that readers do which was super fun to read about and agree with. I think it is a a powerful topic to talk about Happily Ever After and how it has changed our society and expectations in a relationship.

Overall I would highly recommend this book to any reader especially the hopeless romantics.

5 ⭐ 3 🌶️

This book was everything I was hoping it'd be and more. I absolutely adored these characters; Forrest and Margot are both so broken, and watching them heal each other (with the help of their family) was so wonderful. This one brought tears to my eyes if I'm being honest... The angst followed by their love was practically unbearable and I loved it so much.

Savannah, Jo and Trapper were amazing too. I loved Van's letters and the love between Jo and Trapper and their push to get Forrest to finish out his dreams. These are the family members you want in your corner.

Margot and Forrest's journey was not only beautiful, but fricking hilarious too. I laughed out loud a few times and almost always had a smile on my face.

I can't wait to see what Victoria comes out with next. I'm ready to fall in love again.

I loved these characters and the premise of this book. It was so fun and I love the wilderness aspect of it being in Alaska.

This was a cute romance that will appeal to a lot of readers! While I did enjoy my reading experience, there are some other books that I have read with similar plots that I liked just a bit better. The comparison led to my three-star rating, but I still would put this in the hands of romance readers who enjoy a fast-paced, charming book with loveable characters.

The tropes were definitely troping in this cute winter romance ❄️💕


Fun, easy read with a great setting and adorable main characters. Fans of enemies to lovers and forced proximity will enjoy this!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eArc!