I love these chaotic lesbians 🥰

This was so cute!!! It’s dual story, which is hard to nail bc usually you prefer one couple over another, but not in this case. I thought they were both really fleshed out and beautiful.

I loved the found family moments, and all the side characters. I cried, I laughed, I swooned. This was really great. 🥲

This book was an all right read for me.
I struggled to connect with the characters.
I did like the locations of Chicago and New York. I’m a midwesterner so it’s always refreshing to read my part of the country in a story.
The characters are trying to improve their lives and things get complicated fast.

This was such a sweet, romantic delight. I was sold immediately when I saw the cover and found out it was being marketed as The Holiday movie—but make it sapphic and queer. I instantly submitted a request to read it via NetGalley and was thrilled when I got approved.

We get to follow both Tatum and Eleanor’s love stories in a dual POV format. Both characters have deep family trauma that’s left them closed off to love. There are so many aspects of this story that really shine. I absolutely loved Dawn and the Ward family, and I really enjoyed the juxtaposition of the small-town and big-city romances unfolding side by side.

I really enjoyed the story overall, but there were a few moments where the pacing felt a little off. Some parts dragged a bit, and then a few of the conflicts wrapped up almost too quickly. It didn’t take away from how much I liked the characters and the vibe, but it did throw me off a little.

I was leaning toward a 3.5 star rating, but I really loved the ending—especially the conclusion to Eleanor’s story, so I bumped it up to 4 stars.

I think you will enjoy this book if you love the following tropes:

🌸The Holiday Movie vibes
🌿Sapphic/Queer Romances
🌸Small Town/Big City
🌿Found Family
🌸Two Romances in One

Thank you to Berkley Pub for the Underrepresented Readers group that allowed me to have a chance to read Anywhere You Go in exchange for my honest review.

This is billed as sapphic “The Holiday” which had me super excited to read this, but I think it just didn’t work for me with the dual romances. I have to be really invested in both couples for it to work and unfortunately I really only resonated with Tatum and June’s story. It may be in part to having a baby named Eleanor that I didn’t connect with that particular storyline.

The writing was still fantastic and I do think this will be really popular!

This book was ✨FLAWLESS✨

I'm such a huge fan of The Holiday - I literally cry over the score. And this is actually not even the first book I've read that's inspired by The Holiday (probably the first queer one though) but OMG this was just SO GOOD.

First of all, the representation warmed my soul. As a pansexual woman, I love seeing the pan rep. Carson took me back to my first significant other and I couldn't get enough of their dynamic with Eleanor. They were perfect together and so in sync, it warmed my heart. You could tell that neither one of them expected the other to become so important so fast but they couldn't resist allowing themselves to fall in love.

There is also lesbian and bi representation with Tatum and June which I adored. Their romance takes a little longer to develop because Tatum needs to find herself first. She's been holding herself back in life and needs to allow herself to make bold choices - June just so happens to be one of those choices. Their romance is a friends-to-lovers and it's so sweet. It's very "anything for you" (direct quote, actually).

I loved the variety of the jobs in this book from PR to artists to waitresses and more, there were truly a lot of different jobs showcased. And I especially liked how no one was made to feel less-than for any of their careers.

There are some tough topics addressed in this book including the death of parents (not during the book) and cheating but I felt they were dealt with well. Those are also not personally triggers for me though! And honestly the Found Family trope does wonders to helps soften those sharper edges.

Dual POVs that are also split stories are often hard to balance but I felt like it was done so perfectly in Anywhere You Go. Both stories flowed so well, separately and together. I honestly couldn't put this book down and I'm sure it'll live rent-free in my brain for a long time. My favorite bonus is that we get TWO HEAs 🥰


Thank you to Berkley and Bridget Morrissey for the ARC in exchange for an honest review :)

DNF at 35%.

The story felt like something was missing from the very beginning. I just didn’t care for the characters enough to root for them.

We have a lot of characters right off the bat and the story is a little confusing. Got through 13 chapters and was still confused.

I did find the premise interesting and I think if you’re more into lighthearted stories, you’d love this one. Unfortunately, it did not do it for me.

Thank you Berkeley for the arc! All thoughts are my own. I was surprised at figuring out this was a two romances happening and absolutely loved them both. The characters were enjoyable and the story flowed nicely

I thought this was cute!

I haven't seen The Holiday or The Switch so I can't speak how I feel about the comps, but I thought the dual POV with dual romances was really interesting! I have never read a romance book like that before. I loved that the MCs switched homes and locations, but also tied into each other's stories through other characters. I think a book like this would never work without that element, because it would feel too disconnected. That said, I'm still not sure it TOTALLY works.

The romances were very different, one almost bordered on insta-love for me, while the other mostly lacked development (partially from pre-existing feelings) and was more will they/won't they. I enjoyed the story overall and I liked all of the characters and following their general arcs. There were some great funny moments and heartwarming ones too.

The side character Dawn added some fun to Tatum and June's dynamic, though I question why a senior-aged hermit was asked/agreed to give dating advice and help someone find a date in NYC? I thought that was far-fetched and an odd way to ingratiate her into their lives.

3.5/5 - Rounded up!

A sapphic retelling of The Holiday? Sign me up!!

Tatum Ward, perpetual small towner who cuts off relationships before they can really start, has had feelings for June since June asked her out and Tatum rejected her. A ghostwriter for people who are unable to express themselves, Tatum is wrapped into joining June in New York after June is dumped by her girlfriend - thanks to one of Tatum's submission. A perfect excuse to avoid the family reunion that is supposed to take place that week.

Eleanor Chapman, a successful Broadway PR agent, finds out her situationship of a year is engaged to a women he's been with for 4 years. A rash decisions has her sending out a company wide email of congratulations and then DM'ing his fiancee. Following her swift firing from her job, Eleanor finds herself needing to leave New York immediately.

In a stroke of chance, the Tatum and Eleanor find themselves swapping homes for a week - and finding so much .

While I loved both sides of this story - I definitely was more invested in one relationship over the other (Eleanor and Carson) which really held me through out the whole book. There's something about an uptight city gal paired with an aloof opposite that will always do it for me. The chemistry between Eleanor and Carson was so intense, I almost felt like I was intruding. They were perfect for Eleanor, pulling her into the seams of their family with little effort. Carson was the perfect chaotic energy that makes them both hilarious and endearing. You can tell they really love with their all.

As for Tatum and June's side of the story, I loved Dawn. She was the perfect side character but I liked her so much I wasn't nearly as invested in Tatum and June as a couple. I liked their story - and that both of them needed to grow before fully being with one another - but I definitely wanted more!

This was such a fun little read, I honestly had a great time reading it and devoured it in one sitting it was so good.

Thank you so much to Bridget Morrissey, Berkley Publishing and Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Ace Pub Books and Berkeley Romance for the free book!!

I think this is the first book in a while that wasn't a YA book that I truly had no issues with and loved every part of. I love slice of life and I love romance, and this was a perfect balance between the two. It was messy, but it felt real, and I loved the way that everything came full circle. Everyone got their ending, and it didn't feel like any character who was important to the story was slighted in any sort of way. Every character was incredibly loveable, and I loved the queer rep, especially Carson. I'm a sucker for a trans masc non-binary person. I don't see it a lot in books, much less books I love so much. The ending was so bittersweet and I loved that Eleanor got her family in the end, and that Carson finally felt seen and listened to rather than just pushed off as the trouble kid like he was used to. I actually have another book by this author on my TBR backlog, and I'm super excited to get to it now.

Review of ANYWHERE YOU GO by Bridget Morrissey
Anywhere You Go is a tale of two women who have nothing in common except the need to get out of town. Eleanor, a career-driven woman, has recently had a massive disruption to her job as a publicist in New York. Tatum, a small-town girl working at a diner, needs to escape an unexpected bout of family drama. They connect and switch homes for a week, leading to romance and life changes for both of them.
This one was suggested to me as a queer version of Nancy Meyer’s The Holiday, and it certainly has that vibe, but it has its own distinctive approach to storytelling that makes it more than just a copy of that movie. The thing that stood out to me was the characterization. Bridget Morrissey has spun a tale I think I really needed right now where the queer aspects of the major players are all well represented but in a way that feels natural. The character of Carson stood out to me. I had reservations with how they were initially presented but they grew into my favorite character—a delicious non-binary mix of trauma and hope. I also had a little trepidation when they and Eleanor hooked up within like three minutes of meeting, but as I read on, I realized that Eleanor and Tatum are on reverse journeys. Eleanor travels from passion to emotional intimacy, while Tatum has to dare to move from the friend zone to a passionate love affair.
Both romances are told in parallel, with the viewpoint shifting between Eleanor and Tatum. While I was more enthralled with Eleanor’s journey, both were great stories. If I had any complaints, it might be with how Tatum’s family is resolved, but that is a small matter, and I thoroughly enjoyed this. The book is available for pre-order
https://www.amazon.com/Anywhere-You-Go-Bridget-Morrissey/dp/0593817125
Editors note I was given a review copy of this book by Penguin Random house.
All opinions are my own.

This dually narrated, 1st person POV story surprised me in the best ways. It’s about two women who impulsively swap homes to escape their personal chaos—and what follows is a story full of healing, growth, and unexpected connection.

I loved how it explored the emotional weight of guilt, burnout, and complicated relationships—both romantic and familial. The dual POV structure gave me two very different experiences of love and self-discovery, and while I think the story might’ve been a bit stronger with more focus on one arc, both had standout moments that made it worth the read.

There’s solid queer rep, a great found-family thread, and just enough romantic tension to keep things moving without overwhelming the emotional depth of the story. It’s soft, a little messy in that real-life way, and ultimately really satisfying.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

Two women swap homes in this heartfelt, messy, emotional double Sapphic remix of The holiday movie. I really enjoyed this one, although with four main characters and a lot of side characters, it was a bit challenging to keep track of everyone. That said, once I got into this, I fell hard for each journey, each back story and loved the fantastic queer rep that includes a nonbinary love interest.

There's also lots of family drama including past parental affairs and secret half-siblings and grief over parental loss but at the heart this is a story about love in all its forms! The found family, sibling love and romantic love was just top notch and it was also great on audio too!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review! Highly recommended for fans of authors like Georgia Clark or Meryl Wilsner.

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it.

Thanks to @berkleypub and @berkleyromance for the gifted e-ARC and to @prhaudio for the ALC!

It’s the movie The Holiday, but make it queer. Tatum, living in small town Illinois, wants to avoid some uncomfortable family drama. Eleanor, living in NYC, just got fired and needs to get away. Via Instagram, they set up a housing swap. Tatum and her friend June head to NYC where they befriend a retired actor and explore the nightlife. Along the way, will they admit that they want to be more than friends? Eleanor meets Tatum’s nonbinary sibling Carson and it is lust at first sight. But will their relationship progress beyond the physical?

All the characters in this book were so memorable. I loved getting to know them. I thought the author did a great job of giving them all different personalities and backstories. Both romantic relationships were distinct. They grew and changed in beautiful ways. The book managed to be mostly fade to black but still felt very spicy!

There are so many great themes in the book—family, self-discovery, forgiveness, loneliness, conversation, and queer joy.

I thought the plot felt very realistic. There were no sudden changes of character. Growth takes time. And the timing felt natural.

I’m so glad this was a dual narration. Both narrators did an excellent job. And having two different voices helped me know which POV I was listening to.

This is a lovely queer romance that absolutely should be on your TBR!

DNF at 24%. The trouble with dual romances is that a lot of authors don’t know how to balance them, and that’s the case here. I thought one couple, Tatum and June, were cute, but Eleanor and Carson’s “romance” felt rushed, where I barely got to know them, and they were already getting hot and heavy, and it felt really cringe and forced.

I really liked “Anywhere You Go”. I enjoyed getting to see both of these romances flourish. Tatum and June’s is a slow burn while Eleanor and Carson almost immediately fall into sleeping with one another with the feelings developing later on. It was nice to be able to see the two different romances in completely different settings . I love how both fmcs went on their own journey of figuring themselves out and finding out how to let someone else love and care for them. I was more invested in Tatum and June’s relationship, but still really enjoyed Eleanor and Carson’s. Tatum and June had everything I love in a romance, the yearning and the slow burn that came to fruition perfectly. It was so sweet how Carson acted towards Eleanor even when just meeting her and reassuring her that their family wants her there. There was also a lot of great stuff going on with side characters, like the rest of Tatum’s family and Eleanor’s neighbor. This was a very delightful read! Thanks to Bridget Morrissey, Netgalley and Berkeley Publishing Group for an e-arc in exchange for my thoughts. I look forward to reading Bridget’s next book.

Anywhere You Go is layered with relatable life experiences and filled with witty dialogue that may make the reader go looking for anything else Morrissey has written.
( see full review on Novelsalive.com April 24,2025)

I really enjoyed “Love Scenes” and “A Thousand Miles” by this author, but “This Summer Feeling” was a miss for me. I was excited to pick this one up, but unfortunately this did not hit the mark for me either. Morrissey does really great character work- let me start with that. Eleanor and Carson were incredibly captivating characters, which made the time spent with June and Tatum feel almost wasted. Usually I’m a sucker for friends to lovers, but they were simply miscommunication trope personified. In the end, I DNF’d simply because there wasn’t enough happening at 45%. If it had just been dedicated to Eleanor and Carson, their story would have had more time to flourish.

I love a two-for-the-price-of-one romance! Often with two romances in one novel, you end up being drawn to one couple more than the other. But that is not the case in ANYWHERE YOU GO! I loved Eleanor and Tatum equally and was rooting for both of them to find love and fulfillment. The plot setup may be reminiscent of THE HOLIDAY in that they switch houses but everything else is totally unique and wonderful. I loved the small town setting that Tatum escapes and Eleanor finds herself loving, but it was great to watch Tatum find herself in New York City, too.