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euleau's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me a copy of the e-book in exchange for an honest review!
I overall enjoyed this story. I was drawn to the cover and so excited that I was given a copy to read ahead of publication because the premise of a romcom taking place in the Alaskan wild is the perfect snowy day read. The fun that the author poked at romance tropes was great, it kept it light hearted. The spice was great, Margot is correct that Forrest is the perfect novel man.
I will be honest, Margot was hard to root for and Forrest wasn’t fleshed out as much as he could be. I’d really love a book focusing on Savannah because she was the best character.
I overall enjoyed this story. I was drawn to the cover and so excited that I was given a copy to read ahead of publication because the premise of a romcom taking place in the Alaskan wild is the perfect snowy day read. The fun that the author poked at romance tropes was great, it kept it light hearted. The spice was great, Margot is correct that Forrest is the perfect novel man.
I will be honest, Margot was hard to root for and Forrest wasn’t fleshed out as much as he could be. I’d really love a book focusing on Savannah because she was the best character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, and Abandonment
laurenabayne's review
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
"I learned the hard way that in this bleak swipe-left world, romance novels give hope to the hopeless. They make you believe that a sensitive, multilingual, insanely jacked doctor named Hunter is just waiting in the wings of your life, ready to laugh with you about all the toads you dated while cuddling after your nightly synchronized orgasms."
This was a delightful ode to romance novels. It lovingly pokes fun at tropes and how they bring comfort to so many by hitting on some of the best ones: the meet-cute, the enemies-to-friends-to-lovers pipeline, the only-one-tent, the secret heart of gold. It points out how outlandish and how wonderful romance novels are and how outlandish and wonderful romance is in general. I appreciated that it wasn't lust to love, there was a level of getting to know each other too.
Honestly, my only hang-up is that I don't think we as romance readers would cancel an author for having a Happily Never After document! Maybe it's just me, but I would LOVE to see some authors write that. I would really enjoy seeing MMCs with male-patterned baldness, medication for erectile dysfunction, or even just the use of lube. I would love to see amicable exes and co-parenting woes. Victoria Lavine, drop your HNA doc for Forrest and Margot. I would be super intrigued.
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for an eARC in exchange for my honest review!
This was a delightful ode to romance novels. It lovingly pokes fun at tropes and how they bring comfort to so many by hitting on some of the best ones: the meet-cute, the enemies-to-friends-to-lovers pipeline, the only-one-tent, the secret heart of gold. It points out how outlandish and how wonderful romance novels are and how outlandish and wonderful romance is in general. I appreciated that it wasn't lust to love, there was a level of getting to know each other too.
Honestly, my only hang-up is that I don't think we as romance readers would cancel an author for having a Happily Never After document! Maybe it's just me, but I would LOVE to see some authors write that. I would really enjoy seeing MMCs with male-patterned baldness, medication for erectile dysfunction, or even just the use of lube. I would love to see amicable exes and co-parenting woes. Victoria Lavine, drop your HNA doc for Forrest and Margot. I would be super intrigued.
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for an eARC in exchange for my honest review!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness and Sexual content
courtneymcgarity's review
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Omg, omg, omg. Any Trope But You was sheer perfection. A romance author flees to Alaska to reinvent herself and quickly finds herself in the literal arms of the rugged resort owner’s son. 🫎
Hands down. Perfection. All the tropes, banter, spice, Taylor Swift references, selfless characters, love for family, etc, etc. I could go on and on. An absolute love letter to the romance community. If you love Abby Jimenez and Chloe Liese and want a love story along the same vein with absolute heart, disability/illness rep, and that will make you cry a little, definitely add Any Trope But You to your TBR. I know I’ll be preordering a copy for my shelf asap.
Content Warnings
Minor: Chronic illness, Car accident, and Death of parent
amarachireadss's review
4.5
This book was so sweat omg I loved it. This is the authors debut and it was well written and everything flowed so well. This is an ode to the book and romance lovers and i liked the plot so much. The fmc is a successful romance who has stopped believing in love. Her feelings about romance is leaked and everything goes wrong for her and her writing career. Her sister books her a trip to Alaska so that she can get away from everything and write a mystery for the first time. She meets the mmc who runs the resort after running into his arms because of a moose.
The mmc was such a good character he is a Dr. who is a cancer researcher though he basically gave all that up to be his dad’s caretaker after his mom passed away from breast cancer. They instantly dont like each other cause the fmc doesn’t trust people or relationships and the mmc doesn’t want to lose anyone else in his life. They both find reasons to hate each other but they get closer to each other and eventually get together. I loved the Alaska, snowy no internet/wifi vibes cause the main characters really got to know each other. Both characters were lovely especially with how much they love their family.
The romance was so sweet and spicy i was here for it, i thought the third act breakup made alot of sense and i loved how the book ended. I recommend this book so much! Thank you Atria for this arc for an honest review.
Read for:
- Romcom
- Hurt/comfort
- Forced proximity
- Cabin life
- Romance writer
- Enemies to lovers
The mmc was such a good character he is a Dr. who is a cancer researcher though he basically gave all that up to be his dad’s caretaker after his mom passed away from breast cancer. They instantly dont like each other cause the fmc doesn’t trust people or relationships and the mmc doesn’t want to lose anyone else in his life. They both find reasons to hate each other but they get closer to each other and eventually get together. I loved the Alaska, snowy no internet/wifi vibes cause the main characters really got to know each other. Both characters were lovely especially with how much they love their family.
The romance was so sweet and spicy i was here for it, i thought the third act breakup made alot of sense and i loved how the book ended. I recommend this book so much! Thank you Atria for this arc for an honest review.
Read for:
- Romcom
- Hurt/comfort
- Forced proximity
- Cabin life
- Romance writer
- Enemies to lovers
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Chronic illness
irenemayblack's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I want to start off by saying this book killed me in so many more ways than one. I laughed, I cried, I hung on the edge of my seat for the romantic tension and storyline. I enjoyed every second of it. This book was absolute PERFECTION to me and I 100% plan to read any and every other book this author decides to release.
Forrest and Margot were the BEST couple and I truly loved every single bit of their slow building relationship. As well as their bittersweet and adorable ending. I will also add, Forrest is THE FICTIONAL BOYFRIEND OF THE YEAR. Trust me.
I received this book through Netgalley, and I cannot be more thankful at all. THANK YOU for the opportunity to love these characters as much as I'm sure you do. This book will remain in my heart for a very long time.
⭐️ 5
🌶 3/5
Forrest and Margot were the BEST couple and I truly loved every single bit of their slow building relationship. As well as their bittersweet and adorable ending. I will also add, Forrest is THE FICTIONAL BOYFRIEND OF THE YEAR. Trust me.
I received this book through Netgalley, and I cannot be more thankful at all. THANK YOU for the opportunity to love these characters as much as I'm sure you do. This book will remain in my heart for a very long time.
⭐️ 5
🌶 3/5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Abandonment