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The Reunion
Ten years after graduating, the class of 2014 are back at Tisdale Comprehensive for the reunion, packed into a school gym full of familiar faces - and plenty of new secrets.
MOST LIKELY TO END UP TOGETHER - Shaun and Steph were each other's first love. Now, they're settled and planning the perfect wedding - to other people. Could reconnecting spark a new romance?
MOST LIKELY TO BECOME FAMOUS - Bryony was supposed to travel the world, rule the West End, have a dazzling career as a TV actress... Now, she's a drama teacher who's exaggerated her whole life on Instagram, and is desperate to save face.
MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED - Hayden was told he'd achieve great things, like be on the cover of TIME, win a Nobel prize... or, the accolade his daughters just awarded World's Best Dad. Is it too late for him to turn things around, and more importantly, does he even want to?
MOST LIKELY TO KILL EACH OTHER - Ashleigh was an A* student, and Ryan the star of the school rugby team. After years of putting each other down, they left school each convinced they would have the better life. Now, that old rivalry finds them drawn back together in a new, intoxicating way - one they're both determined to hide.
With an evening of power cuts, fire alarms, sneaking off to explore classrooms in the dark, stolen kisses and heated fights - it's like they never left at all.
'An absolute joy. I vote it the one most likely to be a perfect beach read this summer!' KATE WESTON
MOST LIKELY TO END UP TOGETHER - Shaun and Steph were each other's first love. Now, they're settled and planning the perfect wedding - to other people. Could reconnecting spark a new romance?
MOST LIKELY TO BECOME FAMOUS - Bryony was supposed to travel the world, rule the West End, have a dazzling career as a TV actress... Now, she's a drama teacher who's exaggerated her whole life on Instagram, and is desperate to save face.
MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED - Hayden was told he'd achieve great things, like be on the cover of TIME, win a Nobel prize... or, the accolade his daughters just awarded World's Best Dad. Is it too late for him to turn things around, and more importantly, does he even want to?
MOST LIKELY TO KILL EACH OTHER - Ashleigh was an A* student, and Ryan the star of the school rugby team. After years of putting each other down, they left school each convinced they would have the better life. Now, that old rivalry finds them drawn back together in a new, intoxicating way - one they're both determined to hide.
With an evening of power cuts, fire alarms, sneaking off to explore classrooms in the dark, stolen kisses and heated fights - it's like they never left at all.
'An absolute joy. I vote it the one most likely to be a perfect beach read this summer!' KATE WESTON
343 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2024
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About the author
Beth Reekles
27 books2,030 followersBeth Reekles is an author and creator best known for her series The Kissing Booth, which was adapted into a series of hit Netflix movies. She began her writing career by self-publishing The Kissing Booth on story-sharing platform Wattpad at fifteen years old, and earned a three-book deal with Penguin Random House at seventeen. Love, Locked Down is her tenth published book. After obtaining a Physics degree and working a day job in IT, she is now a full-time author and self-confessed nerd who loves to review movies on Instagram @authorbethreekles.
Her published works include:
The Kissing Booth
The Beach House
The Kissing Booth 2: Going the Distance
The Kissing Booth: Road Trip!
The Kissing Booth 3: One Last Time
Rolling Dice
Out of Tune
Cwtch Me If You Can
It Won't Be Christmas Without You
Love, Locked Down/Lockdown on London Lane
Her published works include:
The Kissing Booth
The Beach House
The Kissing Booth 2: Going the Distance
The Kissing Booth: Road Trip!
The Kissing Booth 3: One Last Time
Rolling Dice
Out of Tune
Cwtch Me If You Can
It Won't Be Christmas Without You
Love, Locked Down/Lockdown on London Lane
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January 5, 2025
I really wanted to like it but it was a hard read to be honest.
First, the formatting on my Kindle was awful, it made it harder to read, so I had to read it on my computer, it wasn't comfortable at all. I don't really know what happened there, but I first had to DNF it, then I forced myself to finish it.
I had a hard time connecting to any of the characters, and the multiple POV didn't really help it.
I guess it has potential but it fells flat for me.
First, the formatting on my Kindle was awful, it made it harder to read, so I had to read it on my computer, it wasn't comfortable at all. I don't really know what happened there, but I first had to DNF it, then I forced myself to finish it.
I had a hard time connecting to any of the characters, and the multiple POV didn't really help it.
I guess it has potential but it fells flat for me.
June 27, 2025
Dramalama
January 16, 2025
I don’t know if it was because I listened to this or not but I found it hard to get into properly… it was a cute story but meh
January 18, 2025
bryony annoyed me for most of the book shaun and steph stressed me out ashleigh and ryan were saur cute i loved them and hayden was a cutie bless him! overall #fun #nostalgic
September 9, 2024
This fun multi character novel tells the story of an unforgettable 10 year high school reunion party.
Shaun and Steph once dubbed Most Likely to End Up Together, are now engaged to other people, but when they see each other again they start to wonder what if.
Bryony- the student Most Likely to Become Famous, has been living a lie since graduation, convincing everyone she’s a successful actress.
Hayden, labeled as the Most Likely to Succeed, faces his former classmates' judgments when they learn he dropped out of college to become a stay at home father.
The central love story revolves around Ashleigh and Ryan known by all as the Most Likely to Kill Each Other, whose classroom rivalry is legendary. But now that a decade has passed, their childish perceptions of each other no longer hold up, and their animosity melts into a passionate encounter that takes them both by surprise.
Before the night is over, secrets are revealed, old expectations and insecurities are reexamined, and new connections are forged.
This nostalgic romance rich in high school drama, unfolding in the span of one night and set in the UK will resonate to fans of the TV show Sex Education.
Thank you to Netgalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group for proving me with a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
Shaun and Steph once dubbed Most Likely to End Up Together, are now engaged to other people, but when they see each other again they start to wonder what if.
Bryony- the student Most Likely to Become Famous, has been living a lie since graduation, convincing everyone she’s a successful actress.
Hayden, labeled as the Most Likely to Succeed, faces his former classmates' judgments when they learn he dropped out of college to become a stay at home father.
The central love story revolves around Ashleigh and Ryan known by all as the Most Likely to Kill Each Other, whose classroom rivalry is legendary. But now that a decade has passed, their childish perceptions of each other no longer hold up, and their animosity melts into a passionate encounter that takes them both by surprise.
Before the night is over, secrets are revealed, old expectations and insecurities are reexamined, and new connections are forged.
This nostalgic romance rich in high school drama, unfolding in the span of one night and set in the UK will resonate to fans of the TV show Sex Education.
Thank you to Netgalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group for proving me with a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
October 24, 2024
As someone who is six years out of high school the book itself intrigued me and felt like something I would be able to relate to. I think it was hard for me to get into at first only because you’re taking the information in of six different people and sometimes that can be confusing for some, however the more I read I enjoyed.
You’re following six different people throughout the night of their ten year high school reunion. Lots of drama, forced proximity, some spice, and enemies to lovers. Overall I enjoyed it.
I want to thank NetGalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group for allowing me to read and review this arc. I am very appreciative and grateful.
You’re following six different people throughout the night of their ten year high school reunion. Lots of drama, forced proximity, some spice, and enemies to lovers. Overall I enjoyed it.
I want to thank NetGalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group for allowing me to read and review this arc. I am very appreciative and grateful.
August 14, 2024
to be completely honest, i really struggled to get into this book and felt so disconnected. beth relies is a great author, but the characters in this one weren’t my favorite and i was not a huge fan of the entire story taking place in one single night. this book wasn’t for me, but it’s definitely worth giving it a go if you’re a fan of enemies to lovers + forced proximity and you don’t mind the entire book happening in one night.
huge thanks to netgalley and wattpad webtoon book group for the opportunity to read and review this arc!
huge thanks to netgalley and wattpad webtoon book group for the opportunity to read and review this arc!
July 17, 2024
The story is told in one night. The various storylines drew me in, and I truly liked the variety of characters. I liked how Reekles interacted with different characters. My personal favourite was From Enemies to Lovers, but that's because it's one of my favourite tropes. Overall, I found the book to be enjoyable.
Thank You to NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group Uk for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thank You to NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group Uk for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 14, 2025
This story is full of drama, secrets, a touch of spice and enemies to lovers! The story is told over the course of one night and it's full of characters of different kinds and it was interesting to see who was lying, who was telling the truth and then seeing the truth come out! Overall it was a fun and interesting read! Thank you Wattpad Books and Beth Reekles for sharing this book with me!
May 20, 2025
A ten year high school reunion is the setting for a lot of hyjinks, second chances, revelations and more in this latest from Beth Reekles. Full of drama, a bit of romance, and tons of nostalgia, this is perfect for fans of books like The girl most likely to or The hookup plan. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
June 15, 2024
I was ensnared by the premise of this novel when I saw this on netgalley and formed expectations. I was hoping to be met when I got into it.
Long story short, it didn't give me that. The characters don't have that much depth, probably because of the multiple perspectives' writing, something that isn't well written.
Overall, I would say I was disappointed.
Long story short, it didn't give me that. The characters don't have that much depth, probably because of the multiple perspectives' writing, something that isn't well written.
Overall, I would say I was disappointed.
December 26, 2024
Most likely to... be writing a book review. Okay, that wasn't in my yearbook's superlative but it's 100% accurate. Six classmates walk down memory lane when their 10-year high school reunion approaches. Readers can expect to be entertained and enticed by the character's antics and unexpected romances.
The book is told in multi-POVS and I enjoyed getting to know each character. Let me break it down. Here are the classmates:
-Bryony: Most Likely to Become Famous
-Hayden: Most Likely to Succeed
-Steph: Most Likely to End Up Together
-Shaun: Most Likely to End Up Together
-Ashleigh: Most Likely to Kill Each Other
-Ryan: Most Likely to Kill Each Other
No matter how old you are, it's still nerve-wracking to see people you went to school with/grew up with. That's because of the expectations everyone had for you and you had for yourself. And when seeing those people again brings back a lot of old memories. This is what the characters are feeling as they get ready to reunite with their classmates.
Bryony always wanted to be a famous actress and on social media she portrays herself to be famous taking pictures with other actors/celebrities. But in reality, she is a teacher at the high school she went to. She is feeling pressure because she sets the entire party up and has to make sure no one finds out her secret.
Hayden was a boy genius. Or that's what everyone thought. He was supposed to invent the latest and greatest tech, but his plans changed when he had his first daughter. He was a bit nerdy in high school but has really come into his own.
Steph is successful and happy with her fiance. But it isn't with her high school sweetheart. Everyone thought she and her ex-Shaun were meant to be.
Shaun and Steph were couple goals. They went their separate ways when they attended different colleges. He is also engaged to someone else and this reunion. They are both happy in their relationships so why do they get butterflies when they see each other again?
Ashleigh was the straight A top of her class student who always had a plan. And she had a rivalry with the rugby star, Ryan.
Ryan was the jock everyone wanted to be friends with. He was supposed to make it as a pro athlete, but injuries changed his career. But he never forgot the girl who he went toe to toe with, Ashleigh.
This reunion brought back so many memories both good and bad, but in the end it made one thing clear; you are not defined by your superlative. You can be anything you want to be and even if you don't live up to other's expectations, you can still be happy and deserve to be happy.
Although this book was set up to be told by six classmates, but I felt like it was set up in pairs. Hayden and Bryony, Shaun and Steph, and Ashleigh and Ryan. Hayden and Bryony weren't best of friends in high school but they find themselves spending a lot of time together at the reunion. After the power goes out, Byrony an Hayden take charge in fixing the problem. Bryony is a bit uptight mainly because she is trying to keep up her charade of being a famous actress and Hayden is the calm she needs in the moment. He is secure in himself, but when other keep bringing up how he didn't live up to their expectations it has him questioning if he gave up on himself. What I liked about this pair is that they balanced each other well. Sure hey called out her mean/rude behavior, but he was also there comforting her when she struggled with telling everyone the truth. I think their chats had a real impact on one another...and I think something romantic is brewing (and I am so here for it).
Shaun and Steph were interesting to me. In the beginning, I felt like they were meant to be. I was rooting for them. But as time goes on I realize how they had their time. I haven't been in their place, but I imagine that being in that serious of a relationship and having it end stays with you. Steph realized by the end, that their plans and dreams as a couple are her dreams now, and that's ok. It is ok to move on and grow.
Ashleigh and Ryan are my favorites. I loved that they were rivals and when they found themselves locked in a classroom it was time to air out everything. They bullied each other, but it was only a defense mechanism. They fit together better than they thought. I was so excited when things got hot in chem class and it wasn't because of a Bunsen burner.
The Reunion is so easy to relate to. It's about personal growth and how high school impacts us. So many times we hear the phrase "high school doesn't define you" and as an adult, I see that now and believe it. However, high school memories impact you more than you think. One teacher or classmate saying you aren't going to succeed, makes you want to work harder to prove them wrong. Or someone telling you you are the best can add unnecessary pressure. We all have faced the hardships of expectations. We may live or not live up to them, but in the end, we should do whatever makes us happy. And by the end of this book, I think each character is one step closer to becoming happy without thinking of others expectations.
The book is told in multi-POVS and I enjoyed getting to know each character. Let me break it down. Here are the classmates:
-Bryony: Most Likely to Become Famous
-Hayden: Most Likely to Succeed
-Steph: Most Likely to End Up Together
-Shaun: Most Likely to End Up Together
-Ashleigh: Most Likely to Kill Each Other
-Ryan: Most Likely to Kill Each Other
No matter how old you are, it's still nerve-wracking to see people you went to school with/grew up with. That's because of the expectations everyone had for you and you had for yourself. And when seeing those people again brings back a lot of old memories. This is what the characters are feeling as they get ready to reunite with their classmates.
Bryony always wanted to be a famous actress and on social media she portrays herself to be famous taking pictures with other actors/celebrities. But in reality, she is a teacher at the high school she went to. She is feeling pressure because she sets the entire party up and has to make sure no one finds out her secret.
Hayden was a boy genius. Or that's what everyone thought. He was supposed to invent the latest and greatest tech, but his plans changed when he had his first daughter. He was a bit nerdy in high school but has really come into his own.
Steph is successful and happy with her fiance. But it isn't with her high school sweetheart. Everyone thought she and her ex-Shaun were meant to be.
Shaun and Steph were couple goals. They went their separate ways when they attended different colleges. He is also engaged to someone else and this reunion. They are both happy in their relationships so why do they get butterflies when they see each other again?
Ashleigh was the straight A top of her class student who always had a plan. And she had a rivalry with the rugby star, Ryan.
Ryan was the jock everyone wanted to be friends with. He was supposed to make it as a pro athlete, but injuries changed his career. But he never forgot the girl who he went toe to toe with, Ashleigh.
This reunion brought back so many memories both good and bad, but in the end it made one thing clear; you are not defined by your superlative. You can be anything you want to be and even if you don't live up to other's expectations, you can still be happy and deserve to be happy.
Although this book was set up to be told by six classmates, but I felt like it was set up in pairs. Hayden and Bryony, Shaun and Steph, and Ashleigh and Ryan. Hayden and Bryony weren't best of friends in high school but they find themselves spending a lot of time together at the reunion. After the power goes out, Byrony an Hayden take charge in fixing the problem. Bryony is a bit uptight mainly because she is trying to keep up her charade of being a famous actress and Hayden is the calm she needs in the moment. He is secure in himself, but when other keep bringing up how he didn't live up to their expectations it has him questioning if he gave up on himself. What I liked about this pair is that they balanced each other well. Sure hey called out her mean/rude behavior, but he was also there comforting her when she struggled with telling everyone the truth. I think their chats had a real impact on one another...and I think something romantic is brewing (and I am so here for it).
Shaun and Steph were interesting to me. In the beginning, I felt like they were meant to be. I was rooting for them. But as time goes on I realize how they had their time. I haven't been in their place, but I imagine that being in that serious of a relationship and having it end stays with you. Steph realized by the end, that their plans and dreams as a couple are her dreams now, and that's ok. It is ok to move on and grow.
Ashleigh and Ryan are my favorites. I loved that they were rivals and when they found themselves locked in a classroom it was time to air out everything. They bullied each other, but it was only a defense mechanism. They fit together better than they thought. I was so excited when things got hot in chem class and it wasn't because of a Bunsen burner.
The Reunion is so easy to relate to. It's about personal growth and how high school impacts us. So many times we hear the phrase "high school doesn't define you" and as an adult, I see that now and believe it. However, high school memories impact you more than you think. One teacher or classmate saying you aren't going to succeed, makes you want to work harder to prove them wrong. Or someone telling you you are the best can add unnecessary pressure. We all have faced the hardships of expectations. We may live or not live up to them, but in the end, we should do whatever makes us happy. And by the end of this book, I think each character is one step closer to becoming happy without thinking of others expectations.
January 15, 2025
Ten years after graduating, the class of 2014 are back at Tisdale Comprehensive for their reunion, seeing how each other is doing and what each one has been up to since they graduated. With an evening of power cuts, fire alarms, sneaking off to explore classrooms in the dark, stolen kisses and heated fights - it's like they never left at all...
Shaun and Steph were once dubbed "Most Likely to End Up Together" are now engaged to other people, but when they see each other again they start to wonder what if...what if things had been different? And would if they ended up together after all?
"I can't help but grin back at her, and I know I'm done for." -Shaun
Bryony-"Most Likely to Become Famous"- She is a teacher at the high school she went to and is feeling immense pressure because she sets the entire party up and has to make sure no one finds out her secret...because she acts like one way on social media, but is an entirely different person in real life.
"There goes the lie. The beautiful dream of who I used to be."
Hayden-"Most Likely to Succeed"- He was the smartest out of the group and everyone knew it. He was super into techy type stuff and thought he would one day invent the next "it" piece of technology. However, after having his daughter, everything changed and he has become a stay at home dad.
"I decide I've made a dreadful mistake tonight: self-imposed success markers aside, I should have bailed when I had the chance."
Ashleigh-"Most Likely to Kill Each Other"- She had straight A's and was at top of her class who always had a plan and a backup if her plan fell through. She also had a rivalry with the rugby star, Ryan. They bullied each other, but it turned out that they actually fit together perfectly like a puzzle.
"He's still annoyingly good looking. Worse actually."
Ryan-"Most Likely to Kill Each Other"-He was the jock that everyone wanted to be friends with & of course he was also popular.
"But, as always when it comes to her---even if I've won this round---I know the game is only just beginning."
This reunion brought back so many memories both good and bad, in my opinion. You aren't defined by your superlative. You can be anything you want to be & high school really is ONLY four years of your life.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for a copy of this digital ARC in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own!
Shaun and Steph were once dubbed "Most Likely to End Up Together" are now engaged to other people, but when they see each other again they start to wonder what if...what if things had been different? And would if they ended up together after all?
"I can't help but grin back at her, and I know I'm done for." -Shaun
Bryony-"Most Likely to Become Famous"- She is a teacher at the high school she went to and is feeling immense pressure because she sets the entire party up and has to make sure no one finds out her secret...because she acts like one way on social media, but is an entirely different person in real life.
"There goes the lie. The beautiful dream of who I used to be."
Hayden-"Most Likely to Succeed"- He was the smartest out of the group and everyone knew it. He was super into techy type stuff and thought he would one day invent the next "it" piece of technology. However, after having his daughter, everything changed and he has become a stay at home dad.
"I decide I've made a dreadful mistake tonight: self-imposed success markers aside, I should have bailed when I had the chance."
Ashleigh-"Most Likely to Kill Each Other"- She had straight A's and was at top of her class who always had a plan and a backup if her plan fell through. She also had a rivalry with the rugby star, Ryan. They bullied each other, but it turned out that they actually fit together perfectly like a puzzle.
"He's still annoyingly good looking. Worse actually."
Ryan-"Most Likely to Kill Each Other"-He was the jock that everyone wanted to be friends with & of course he was also popular.
"But, as always when it comes to her---even if I've won this round---I know the game is only just beginning."
This reunion brought back so many memories both good and bad, in my opinion. You aren't defined by your superlative. You can be anything you want to be & high school really is ONLY four years of your life.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for a copy of this digital ARC in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own!
January 13, 2025
ARC Review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to @wbywattpadbooks, @authorbethreekles and @netgalley for the #gifted eARC.
Happy release day to The Reunion! Beth Reekles delivers a fun, nostalgic, and delightfully entertaining read that will resonate with anyone who remembers the whirlwind emotions of high school. The story centers on the class of 2014, now gathering for their ten-year reunion, a highly anticipated event filled with curiosity, drama, and reflection on how much — or how little — everyone has changed since graduation.
One of the book’s greatest strengths is its multi-perspective narrative structure, offering insights from various former students, each with a distinct voice and compelling personal journey. The story explores how time has treated those who were voted “most likely to…” — a humorous and poignant nod to the labels many carried out of high school:
• Hayden, who was voted Most Likely to Succeed, grapples with whether his life truly lives up to the high expectations set for him.
• Steph and Shaun, crowned Most Likely to End Up Together, face the realities of a relationship that may not be as perfect as their classmates imagined.
• Bryony, deemed Most Likely to Become Famous, contends with the pressure and visibility of her public life.
• Ryan and Ashleigh, known as Most Likely to Kill Each Other, bring plenty of sparks and old grudges to the reunion, making for some of the most entertaining and dramatic moments.
What makes The Reunion especially enjoyable is its ability to transport readers back to their own high school days. Everyone remembers the drama, the friendships, and the people who made a lasting impression — for better or worse. This book captures that universal experience while also exploring the weight of nostalgia and the impact of past expectations on the present.
For fans of ensemble casts, engaging character arcs, and stories about second chances, The Reunion is a must-read. Beth Reekles has crafted a charming and insightful novel that perfectly captures the excitement, anxiety, and heartache of reliving high school memories as an adult. It’s a delightful reminder that some things change — but some things, like love and friendship, are timeless.
Thank you to @wbywattpadbooks, @authorbethreekles and @netgalley for the #gifted eARC.
Happy release day to The Reunion! Beth Reekles delivers a fun, nostalgic, and delightfully entertaining read that will resonate with anyone who remembers the whirlwind emotions of high school. The story centers on the class of 2014, now gathering for their ten-year reunion, a highly anticipated event filled with curiosity, drama, and reflection on how much — or how little — everyone has changed since graduation.
One of the book’s greatest strengths is its multi-perspective narrative structure, offering insights from various former students, each with a distinct voice and compelling personal journey. The story explores how time has treated those who were voted “most likely to…” — a humorous and poignant nod to the labels many carried out of high school:
• Hayden, who was voted Most Likely to Succeed, grapples with whether his life truly lives up to the high expectations set for him.
• Steph and Shaun, crowned Most Likely to End Up Together, face the realities of a relationship that may not be as perfect as their classmates imagined.
• Bryony, deemed Most Likely to Become Famous, contends with the pressure and visibility of her public life.
• Ryan and Ashleigh, known as Most Likely to Kill Each Other, bring plenty of sparks and old grudges to the reunion, making for some of the most entertaining and dramatic moments.
What makes The Reunion especially enjoyable is its ability to transport readers back to their own high school days. Everyone remembers the drama, the friendships, and the people who made a lasting impression — for better or worse. This book captures that universal experience while also exploring the weight of nostalgia and the impact of past expectations on the present.
For fans of ensemble casts, engaging character arcs, and stories about second chances, The Reunion is a must-read. Beth Reekles has crafted a charming and insightful novel that perfectly captures the excitement, anxiety, and heartache of reliving high school memories as an adult. It’s a delightful reminder that some things change — but some things, like love and friendship, are timeless.
January 25, 2025
First there is the review in Italian then the English one –
Prima c'è la recensione in italiano poi quella in inglese
4,4
Letto in inglese.
Dieci anni dopo la fine delle superiori gli ex compagni di scuola si ritrovano, e noi sentiamo raccontare le storie del passato e quelle del presente attraverso le diverse lenti dei protagonisti, ciascuno contrassegnato da un “most likely”. Ryan e Ashleigh avevano “la massima probabilità di uccidersi l'un l'altra”, Bryony aveva “la massima probabilità di diventare famosa”, Hayden aveva “la più alta probabilità di avere successo”, mentre Steph and Shaun avevano “ la più alta probabilità di finire insieme”, anche se quasi nessuna di queste previsioni sembra essersi poi effettivamente realizzata.
Assistiamo così a interazioni fra amici e fra coppie di amici (o di nemici), che dopo dieci anni riprendono da dove si erano interrotte, e continuano a procedere ostinatamente simmetriche oppure complementari. Ci sono anche molte bugie, illusioni e sentimenti di vergogna, dolore e rimpianti. Alcuni vivono l’incontro con i compagni del passato come un rispecchiamento dell’incontro con se stessi, e quindi come una occasione per maturare, per cambiare qualcosa che non sta funzionando.
4.4
Read in English.
Ten years after the end of high school, the former schoolmates reunite, and we hear the stories of the past and those of the present through the different perspectives of the protagonists, each marked with a ‘most likely’. Ryan and Ashleigh were “most likely to kill each other”, Bryony was “most likely to become famous”, Hayden was “most likely to succeed”, while Steph and Shaun were “most likely to end up together”, although almost none of these predictions actually seem to have come true.
We thus witness interactions between friends and between pairs of friends (or enemies), which after ten years pick up where they left off, and continue to proceed stubbornly symmetrical or complementary. There are also many lies, illusions and feelings of shame, sorrow and regret. Some of them are living the encounter with former schoolmates as a mirroring of the encounter with themselves, and thus as an opportunity to grow mature, to change something that is not working.
Prima c'è la recensione in italiano poi quella in inglese
4,4
Letto in inglese.
Dieci anni dopo la fine delle superiori gli ex compagni di scuola si ritrovano, e noi sentiamo raccontare le storie del passato e quelle del presente attraverso le diverse lenti dei protagonisti, ciascuno contrassegnato da un “most likely”. Ryan e Ashleigh avevano “la massima probabilità di uccidersi l'un l'altra”, Bryony aveva “la massima probabilità di diventare famosa”, Hayden aveva “la più alta probabilità di avere successo”, mentre Steph and Shaun avevano “ la più alta probabilità di finire insieme”, anche se quasi nessuna di queste previsioni sembra essersi poi effettivamente realizzata.
Assistiamo così a interazioni fra amici e fra coppie di amici (o di nemici), che dopo dieci anni riprendono da dove si erano interrotte, e continuano a procedere ostinatamente simmetriche oppure complementari. Ci sono anche molte bugie, illusioni e sentimenti di vergogna, dolore e rimpianti. Alcuni vivono l’incontro con i compagni del passato come un rispecchiamento dell’incontro con se stessi, e quindi come una occasione per maturare, per cambiare qualcosa che non sta funzionando.
4.4
Read in English.
Ten years after the end of high school, the former schoolmates reunite, and we hear the stories of the past and those of the present through the different perspectives of the protagonists, each marked with a ‘most likely’. Ryan and Ashleigh were “most likely to kill each other”, Bryony was “most likely to become famous”, Hayden was “most likely to succeed”, while Steph and Shaun were “most likely to end up together”, although almost none of these predictions actually seem to have come true.
We thus witness interactions between friends and between pairs of friends (or enemies), which after ten years pick up where they left off, and continue to proceed stubbornly symmetrical or complementary. There are also many lies, illusions and feelings of shame, sorrow and regret. Some of them are living the encounter with former schoolmates as a mirroring of the encounter with themselves, and thus as an opportunity to grow mature, to change something that is not working.
January 14, 2025
This one took me quite a while to get into and left me with mixed feelings. While the idea of having multiple characters POV and interchanging between it all was interesting, it made it hard to create that connection between the reader and the characters. I have to say though that I really appreciated the “Most likely to…” mentions at the start of every chapter, it helped to get familiar with each character without a struggle (because remembering names is not my strong suit). So overall, the story wasn’t confusing to me, and I enjoyed following everyone around. The more I read, the more I got into it and was looking forward to coming back to each character.
I’d say that half of the characters won me over, the other half sadly got on my nerves most of the time, so yeah there were stories I was most looking forward to coming back to. Hayden was by far my favourite. He was so nice and just quite easy to like. I also appreciated Steph's story's resolution. I found that she grew on me, and I was proud of her for getting it together and owning what she did. I was, without a surprise, enjoying myself the most when Ashleigh and Ryan were together. Get me all the enemies to lovers and the tension, all the time!
Even though the story shows a clear evolution in all these characters throughout the book, it is a bit hard to find it believable as it all happens in the span of one night. I think it also didn’t help that a few of them were so childish and superficial, it made it hard to believe someone could open their eyes like that in such a short time. I did however appreciate how so much was happening all the time, and there was still a lot going on during that one night to keep things interesting.
We got a super satisfying ending for everyone in my opinion, every character gets closure and a good character arc. It is a story that gets you that huge nostalgic feeling, the realization that adulthood isn't always what we planned, and it will draw in readers as it is an easy feeling to understand. It's about learning to be true to yourself, all types of love stories, old and new friendships, and overall an entertaining one.
Thanks to W by Wattpad Books for sending me a copy. All opinions are my own.
I’d say that half of the characters won me over, the other half sadly got on my nerves most of the time, so yeah there were stories I was most looking forward to coming back to. Hayden was by far my favourite. He was so nice and just quite easy to like. I also appreciated Steph's story's resolution. I found that she grew on me, and I was proud of her for getting it together and owning what she did. I was, without a surprise, enjoying myself the most when Ashleigh and Ryan were together. Get me all the enemies to lovers and the tension, all the time!
Even though the story shows a clear evolution in all these characters throughout the book, it is a bit hard to find it believable as it all happens in the span of one night. I think it also didn’t help that a few of them were so childish and superficial, it made it hard to believe someone could open their eyes like that in such a short time. I did however appreciate how so much was happening all the time, and there was still a lot going on during that one night to keep things interesting.
We got a super satisfying ending for everyone in my opinion, every character gets closure and a good character arc. It is a story that gets you that huge nostalgic feeling, the realization that adulthood isn't always what we planned, and it will draw in readers as it is an easy feeling to understand. It's about learning to be true to yourself, all types of love stories, old and new friendships, and overall an entertaining one.
Thanks to W by Wattpad Books for sending me a copy. All opinions are my own.
June 6, 2024
Have you ever wondered what your classmates are doing now? What actually happened to the popular girl who seemed set for stardom? Or the quiet kid with the mathematic mind, or the couple you were sure would stay together forever? If these are questions that intrigue you, the nostalgia and realism of Beth Reekles’ latest novel will stir your imagination and get you smiling.
It follows six members of the class of 2014, back together for a school reunion ten years after leaving. Voted ‘most likely to end up together’, Shaun and Steph must ask themselves if the tug they still feel towards each other is something real or just a memory. Voted ‘most likely to become famous’ and ‘most likely to succeed’, Bryony and Hayden must struggle with the different ways their lives have turned out and ask themselves if happiness is more than meeting expectations. And voted ‘most likely to kill each other’, Ashleigh and Ryan must unpack their decade-long rivalry and the feelings that come with it.
Tropes abound, from enemies-to-lovers to forced proximity to first love. References to education in the early 2000s are frequent too, and will resonate with many who walked school halls within that time, as will the heightened emotions and desperation for acceptance so linked with adolescence but so prevalent in our twenties too. I love the shifting POVs - showing how people can remember a moment in time completely differently from their peers - and the interweaving of multiple stories over the course of a single night.
My disconnect with this one is simply that it doesn’t bowl me over with impact at any point. The individual stories are all well-formed and the character arcs are each given closure, but at no point did I experience the typical rom-com reactions of swooning or laughing out loud or gasping. And when it’s a book about the heightened emotive impulsiveness of the teenage years, that felt a little off to me. However, that being said, it was definitely and cleverly tinted with the nostalgic sadness and disillusionment of adulthood, which I know will draw in readers of all ages.
Thank you to @littlebrownbookgroup_uk for my copy in exchange for an honest review.
It follows six members of the class of 2014, back together for a school reunion ten years after leaving. Voted ‘most likely to end up together’, Shaun and Steph must ask themselves if the tug they still feel towards each other is something real or just a memory. Voted ‘most likely to become famous’ and ‘most likely to succeed’, Bryony and Hayden must struggle with the different ways their lives have turned out and ask themselves if happiness is more than meeting expectations. And voted ‘most likely to kill each other’, Ashleigh and Ryan must unpack their decade-long rivalry and the feelings that come with it.
Tropes abound, from enemies-to-lovers to forced proximity to first love. References to education in the early 2000s are frequent too, and will resonate with many who walked school halls within that time, as will the heightened emotions and desperation for acceptance so linked with adolescence but so prevalent in our twenties too. I love the shifting POVs - showing how people can remember a moment in time completely differently from their peers - and the interweaving of multiple stories over the course of a single night.
My disconnect with this one is simply that it doesn’t bowl me over with impact at any point. The individual stories are all well-formed and the character arcs are each given closure, but at no point did I experience the typical rom-com reactions of swooning or laughing out loud or gasping. And when it’s a book about the heightened emotive impulsiveness of the teenage years, that felt a little off to me. However, that being said, it was definitely and cleverly tinted with the nostalgic sadness and disillusionment of adulthood, which I know will draw in readers of all ages.
Thank you to @littlebrownbookgroup_uk for my copy in exchange for an honest review.
November 17, 2024
Genre -Second chance, Life lessons, Enemies to lovers
Setting - 10-year class reunion at school
Appropriate Age - 17+ for maturity and sex
POV - 6 different characters
This is an England based high school reunion which is a bit surprising when the first term hits you. You get into the heads of 6 of the old classmates. I lets you get a good picture of the old time and how people are feeling during the reunion. Lots of stuff happens environmentally and inter-personally to break up the monotony but overall it is just several hours at a reunion.
Story ** World ***
Main Characters *** Side Characters **
Story Emotions *** Reader Frustration ***
Slow burn/reveal *** Steam ***
Humor * Ending ****
Romance ***
The first 10% is great meeting everyone and getting the back story. The next 30% is utterly boring because it is like walking around the reunion with everyone. After that the only thing good is Ashleigh and Ryan. I loved their relationship. I also loved that though the book overall was boring the life lesson that came from each story is one everyone needs. This is perfect for people who like a good "in your head" kind of book with a moral.
Cons
- How can Bryony be a teacher at their old school and NO ONE knows?
- I spent the entire Shawn and Steph thing with my stomach queasy; I just can't get behind that and it drug on forever
- Bryony was inexcusably the mean girl.
Pros
-Shows the value of being happy with what you have instead of wasting life wishing for something else
- The story line for Ashleigh and Ryan was fun, sweet, and sexy. A good enemies to lovers.
Thank you to NetGalley and (Author) for sharing this ARC.
Setting - 10-year class reunion at school
Appropriate Age - 17+ for maturity and sex
POV - 6 different characters
This is an England based high school reunion which is a bit surprising when the first term hits you. You get into the heads of 6 of the old classmates. I lets you get a good picture of the old time and how people are feeling during the reunion. Lots of stuff happens environmentally and inter-personally to break up the monotony but overall it is just several hours at a reunion.
Story ** World ***
Main Characters *** Side Characters **
Story Emotions *** Reader Frustration ***
Slow burn/reveal *** Steam ***
Humor * Ending ****
Romance ***
The first 10% is great meeting everyone and getting the back story. The next 30% is utterly boring because it is like walking around the reunion with everyone. After that the only thing good is Ashleigh and Ryan. I loved their relationship. I also loved that though the book overall was boring the life lesson that came from each story is one everyone needs. This is perfect for people who like a good "in your head" kind of book with a moral.
Cons
- How can Bryony be a teacher at their old school and NO ONE knows?
- I spent the entire Shawn and Steph thing with my stomach queasy; I just can't get behind that and it drug on forever
- Bryony was inexcusably the mean girl.
Pros
-Shows the value of being happy with what you have instead of wasting life wishing for something else
- The story line for Ashleigh and Ryan was fun, sweet, and sexy. A good enemies to lovers.
Thank you to NetGalley and (Author) for sharing this ARC.
September 29, 2024
This felt like a book that should be made into a Netflix movie. It was a light read following 6 main characters at their 10 year high school reunion. Although you are following several characters, the book introduces them by their name and superlative each chapter so it makes it easy to follow the storyline and decrease character confusion. The entire book takes place over the course of one night, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying the book. The characters had excellent character development for such a short timeline.
Most likely to kill each other - Ashley and Ryan. Does forced proximity continue the spiral of these high school rivals hating each other or can they start anew?
Most likely to end up with each other: Steph and Shaun. These two haven’t seen each other since they broke up after high school. Did they make the right choice? Or is this reunion and opportunity to rekindle and create the love story they always envisioned?
Hayden: Most likely to succeed. Hayden is living a life different from what they all expected in high school. Is he on a path that he is proud of and makes him happy or does he need to pivot and work to make those childhood dreams a reality?
Most likely to become famous - Bryony. Bryony is the host of the reunion and has secrets that she is working overtime to conceal. Can she keep up this front or will her secrets come to light?
Several of these characters struggle with who they and others thought they would be. This night challenges them to analyze their paths and determine if and what changes should be made.
Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book group for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Most likely to kill each other - Ashley and Ryan. Does forced proximity continue the spiral of these high school rivals hating each other or can they start anew?
Most likely to end up with each other: Steph and Shaun. These two haven’t seen each other since they broke up after high school. Did they make the right choice? Or is this reunion and opportunity to rekindle and create the love story they always envisioned?
Hayden: Most likely to succeed. Hayden is living a life different from what they all expected in high school. Is he on a path that he is proud of and makes him happy or does he need to pivot and work to make those childhood dreams a reality?
Most likely to become famous - Bryony. Bryony is the host of the reunion and has secrets that she is working overtime to conceal. Can she keep up this front or will her secrets come to light?
Several of these characters struggle with who they and others thought they would be. This night challenges them to analyze their paths and determine if and what changes should be made.
Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book group for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
January 5, 2025
*Title: The Reunion -a standalone
*Release date: 1/14/25 |Read 1/2/25
*Author: Beth Reekles-new to me author
*Format: E-book 355 pgs.
* Thanks to NetGalley, W by Wattpad Books, and Beth Reekles for this ARC🩷! I voluntarily give an honest review, and all opinions expressed are my own.
*POV: multiple
*Setting: UK
*Genre: Contemporary Romance, Adult Fic
*Tropes: childhood sweethearts, female/male friendship, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, reunion, rivals
*Look out for: bullying, sexual harassment
*Synopsis: When six friends decide to plan and meet for their ten-year high school reunion-old feelings, what-ifs, and shenanigans ensue.
*Characters
* Hayden-single father of two, was a shy, tech nerd in high school
*Bryony-plans the reunion, an actress
*Shaun-high school sweetheart w/ Steph, now engaged to someone else
*Steph- high school sweetheart w* Shaun, now engaged to someone else
*Ryan-was captain of the rugby team, now in politics
*Ashleigh-straight A student, now in research development
*Curtis-Steph's fiancé
*Aisha-Shaun's fiancé
*Margot and Skye-Hayden's daughters
*Review: This was just okay because it didn't add much to the reunion trope. The rivalry between Ashleigh and Ryan was the most interesting but it was bullying at its best. I disliked Bryony and how she belittled Hayden. Steph and Shaun's love for each other was endearing, but sometimes it's best to let go. The plot reminds me of the movie 10 years with Channing Tatum.
*Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐
*Spice level- 3/5 🌶️
*Release date: 1/14/25 |Read 1/2/25
*Author: Beth Reekles-new to me author
*Format: E-book 355 pgs.
* Thanks to NetGalley, W by Wattpad Books, and Beth Reekles for this ARC🩷! I voluntarily give an honest review, and all opinions expressed are my own.
*POV: multiple
*Setting: UK
*Genre: Contemporary Romance, Adult Fic
*Tropes: childhood sweethearts, female/male friendship, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, reunion, rivals
*Look out for: bullying, sexual harassment
*Synopsis: When six friends decide to plan and meet for their ten-year high school reunion-old feelings, what-ifs, and shenanigans ensue.
*Characters
* Hayden-single father of two, was a shy, tech nerd in high school
*Bryony-plans the reunion, an actress
*Shaun-high school sweetheart w/ Steph, now engaged to someone else
*Steph- high school sweetheart w* Shaun, now engaged to someone else
*Ryan-was captain of the rugby team, now in politics
*Ashleigh-straight A student, now in research development
*Curtis-Steph's fiancé
*Aisha-Shaun's fiancé
*Margot and Skye-Hayden's daughters
*Review: This was just okay because it didn't add much to the reunion trope. The rivalry between Ashleigh and Ryan was the most interesting but it was bullying at its best. I disliked Bryony and how she belittled Hayden. Steph and Shaun's love for each other was endearing, but sometimes it's best to let go. The plot reminds me of the movie 10 years with Channing Tatum.
*Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐
*Spice level- 3/5 🌶️
February 4, 2025
I had the most fun reading The Reunion by Beth Reekles. There's just something about going back to high school that brings on all the feelings of nostalgia. This was a fun albeit, a bit confusing at times read. Overall I enjoyed it!
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April 17, 2025
4.75⭐️
I absolutely loved this book! This was my first Beth Reekles book and I will definitely be reading her others after this one.
The character progression amongst all of the main characters was absolutely fantastic and made for a great read. I’m not so secretly hoping for a sequel for their 20 year reunion to see more of their stories and how their lives have changed together (and apart).
The tension between Ryan and Ashleigh made me absolutely feral and if their story hadn’t ended the way it did, I think I would have hated this book. I need to know how their relationship progresses and if they end up together for the long term.
Bryony and Hayden’s character progression was also another favorite part of this book for me. Both of them realizing that they didn’t have to live up to the life they were expected to and that they love their lives the way they’ve turned out really resonated with me. And the blooming friendship between the two of them makes me want more of their story.
I was a little disappointed with Steph and Shaun’s story. However, I definitely understand why it ended that way and appreciate that Steph realized she was in love with Shaun as a teen and they had both grown into different people and she knew what she wanted then wasn’t what she wanted now.
I would definitely love to see this book become an audiobook so I can jump back into this world and fall in love with these characters all over again.
I absolutely loved this book! This was my first Beth Reekles book and I will definitely be reading her others after this one.
The character progression amongst all of the main characters was absolutely fantastic and made for a great read. I’m not so secretly hoping for a sequel for their 20 year reunion to see more of their stories and how their lives have changed together (and apart).
The tension between Ryan and Ashleigh made me absolutely feral and if their story hadn’t ended the way it did, I think I would have hated this book. I need to know how their relationship progresses and if they end up together for the long term.
Bryony and Hayden’s character progression was also another favorite part of this book for me. Both of them realizing that they didn’t have to live up to the life they were expected to and that they love their lives the way they’ve turned out really resonated with me. And the blooming friendship between the two of them makes me want more of their story.
I was a little disappointed with Steph and Shaun’s story. However, I definitely understand why it ended that way and appreciate that Steph realized she was in love with Shaun as a teen and they had both grown into different people and she knew what she wanted then wasn’t what she wanted now.
I would definitely love to see this book become an audiobook so I can jump back into this world and fall in love with these characters all over again.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 5, 2025
⭐️ 4
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whatever happened to those “most likely to”? ten years after graduation, the class of 2014 returns to their high school for an evening of catching up with old friends & boasting about their success since. the story follows six graduates; the couple most likely to end up together, the pair most likely to kill each other, the girl most likely to be famous & the boy most likely to succeed - though they’re not exactly living up to their classmates’ predictions.
it’s told through all six of their perspectives, which i wasn’t sure about when i started the book, but now that i’ve read it, i can’t imagine it written any other way. it was so fun to be able to get into the minds of each of the main characters & get their unfiltered opinions of their classmates. there was so much drama, expectation & tension packed into one night that i could absolutely see this becoming the next netflix hit movie.
i loved all but two of the characters, however i genuinely think that was by design. in order for all the realizations & character transformations to happen, they had to be frustrating & unlikeable. that said, i think she did an incredible job creating characters that were at odds with the nostalgia for their past selves & who they had become. i can genuinely imagine that being the way a high school reunion could play out.
a very well written & enjoyable read.
🌶 1
whatever happened to those “most likely to”? ten years after graduation, the class of 2014 returns to their high school for an evening of catching up with old friends & boasting about their success since. the story follows six graduates; the couple most likely to end up together, the pair most likely to kill each other, the girl most likely to be famous & the boy most likely to succeed - though they’re not exactly living up to their classmates’ predictions.
it’s told through all six of their perspectives, which i wasn’t sure about when i started the book, but now that i’ve read it, i can’t imagine it written any other way. it was so fun to be able to get into the minds of each of the main characters & get their unfiltered opinions of their classmates. there was so much drama, expectation & tension packed into one night that i could absolutely see this becoming the next netflix hit movie.
i loved all but two of the characters, however i genuinely think that was by design. in order for all the realizations & character transformations to happen, they had to be frustrating & unlikeable. that said, i think she did an incredible job creating characters that were at odds with the nostalgia for their past selves & who they had become. i can genuinely imagine that being the way a high school reunion could play out.
a very well written & enjoyable read.
January 11, 2025
Thank you to Wattpad and Beth Reekles for this ARC.
I absolutely loved The Kissing Booth series, so I was excited to read this new novel from Beth Reekles. It centers around a 10-year high school reunion, which takes place in less than 24 hours. We see how some of the graduating class is now farming as adults and how they each confront their past head-on.
🎒What did you love the most?
As someone who has actively avoided high school reunions, I found it both cringy and hilarious to live vicariously through these characters. We saw adults confront their high school personas and sometimes slip right back into the roles that were created for them. My favorite thing? How Shaun and Steph’s storyline ended. It was open-ended, but I loved the realistic direction that Reekles took.
I also thoroughly enjoyed each POV. There were six MCs, but they were so distinct from one another that it was very easy to keep track of the different storylines.
🎒Read if you like:
🥂High school drama and rivalries
🥂Childhood secrets
🥂Old insecurities
🔥Steam level: one open-door scene
🎒Do you recommend this book?
It is hard to get a lot of character development when the entire plot takes place in one night (less than 24 hours). However, I enjoyed the lighthearted plot and the undertones of falling into the traps of old insecurities. Overall, this was a cute read.
I absolutely loved The Kissing Booth series, so I was excited to read this new novel from Beth Reekles. It centers around a 10-year high school reunion, which takes place in less than 24 hours. We see how some of the graduating class is now farming as adults and how they each confront their past head-on.
🎒What did you love the most?
As someone who has actively avoided high school reunions, I found it both cringy and hilarious to live vicariously through these characters. We saw adults confront their high school personas and sometimes slip right back into the roles that were created for them. My favorite thing? How Shaun and Steph’s storyline ended. It was open-ended, but I loved the realistic direction that Reekles took.
I also thoroughly enjoyed each POV. There were six MCs, but they were so distinct from one another that it was very easy to keep track of the different storylines.
🎒Read if you like:
🥂High school drama and rivalries
🥂Childhood secrets
🥂Old insecurities
🔥Steam level: one open-door scene
🎒Do you recommend this book?
It is hard to get a lot of character development when the entire plot takes place in one night (less than 24 hours). However, I enjoyed the lighthearted plot and the undertones of falling into the traps of old insecurities. Overall, this was a cute read.
July 11, 2025
Oooh, for the first time EVER I had physical shivers while reading Ashleigh and Ryan’s POVS. It was probably one of the best written enemies-to lovers trope. They hated each other to their guts and were obsessed with each other at the same time AND I devoured every second of it.
„-Still bony.
-Speak for yourself.”
EXCUSE ME???? I thought Beth Reekles only did YA novels but oh boy was I wrong 🫣 page 249 made me gasp out loud lol
From the first few pages you’d expect a corny ending for Steph and Shaun… but the fact that she turned him down and the life they could have had? FUCK, I didn’t expect it!! Kudos to Beth for not going with the most cheesy option!!
Bryony was a bit hypocritical though, her hating on liars while being one herself and taking pride in „doing it better than everyone else”… bruh, be for real!!!! I still enjoyed her roasting Freddie in front of everyone and the „not ready to let go of what she thought she would have become” dilemma.
Hayden’s speech to Bryony at the end was so satisfying, someone has had to say it and he was the perfect person to deliver the bad news.
Overall, it was a quick read, nicely written and made me feel a bit nostalgic… but also okay with not having everything figured out?
„-Still bony.
-Speak for yourself.”
EXCUSE ME???? I thought Beth Reekles only did YA novels but oh boy was I wrong 🫣 page 249 made me gasp out loud lol
From the first few pages you’d expect a corny ending for Steph and Shaun… but the fact that she turned him down and the life they could have had? FUCK, I didn’t expect it!! Kudos to Beth for not going with the most cheesy option!!
Bryony was a bit hypocritical though, her hating on liars while being one herself and taking pride in „doing it better than everyone else”… bruh, be for real!!!! I still enjoyed her roasting Freddie in front of everyone and the „not ready to let go of what she thought she would have become” dilemma.
Hayden’s speech to Bryony at the end was so satisfying, someone has had to say it and he was the perfect person to deliver the bad news.
Overall, it was a quick read, nicely written and made me feel a bit nostalgic… but also okay with not having everything figured out?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 10, 2024
The Reunion by B. Reekles, published by Wattpad is a perfect beach read. An enemies-to-lovers story that had me laughing, crying tears, told in a multiple pov tells the story of Shaun, Steph, Bryony, Hayden and Ashleigh.
Blurb: Ten years after graduating, the class of 2014 are back at Tisdale Comprehensive for the reunShaun and Steph were each other's first love. Now, they're settled and planning the perfect wedding - to other people. Could reconnecting spark a new romance?
Bryony was supposed to travel the world, rule the West End, have a dazzling career as a TV actress... Now, she's a drama teacher who's exaggerated her whole life on Instagram, and is desperate to save face.
Hayden was told he'd achieve great things, like be on the cover of TIME, win a Nobel prize... or, the accolade his daughters just awarded World's Best Dad. Is it too late for him to turn things around, and more importantly, does he even want to?
Ashleigh was an A* student, and Ryan the star of the school rugby team. After years of putting each other down, they left school each convinced they would have the better life. Now, that old rivalry finds them drawn back together in a new, intoxicating way - one they're both determined to hide.
Blurb: Ten years after graduating, the class of 2014 are back at Tisdale Comprehensive for the reunShaun and Steph were each other's first love. Now, they're settled and planning the perfect wedding - to other people. Could reconnecting spark a new romance?
Bryony was supposed to travel the world, rule the West End, have a dazzling career as a TV actress... Now, she's a drama teacher who's exaggerated her whole life on Instagram, and is desperate to save face.
Hayden was told he'd achieve great things, like be on the cover of TIME, win a Nobel prize... or, the accolade his daughters just awarded World's Best Dad. Is it too late for him to turn things around, and more importantly, does he even want to?
Ashleigh was an A* student, and Ryan the star of the school rugby team. After years of putting each other down, they left school each convinced they would have the better life. Now, that old rivalry finds them drawn back together in a new, intoxicating way - one they're both determined to hide.
May 31, 2024
Another great rom-com from the author of The Kissing Booth.
I originally read The Kissing Booth when it was on wattpad and I made sure to pick up each of her books since, this one is not to be missed.
It's refreshing to read and I can completely relate to the terrifying notion of a school reunion 10 years after leaving. In my school year we don't have a Bryony to sort it all out for us.
There is so much that goes on during school, going from spending 7 ish hours a day, 5 days a week together to nothing creates a completely different dynamic. You try to remember the things that happen and the people you were way back when. Peoples memories may be different to your own, those moments may have affected them differently and how they felt at that time.
It does make me want a reunion with my year, I sure we could cause as much drama as this lot.
Highly recommend picking this up for a fun read, or wait for the netflix version because I think so many people would relate to this and the feelings it brings out!
Thank you NetGalley and Sphere for my eARC!
I originally read The Kissing Booth when it was on wattpad and I made sure to pick up each of her books since, this one is not to be missed.
It's refreshing to read and I can completely relate to the terrifying notion of a school reunion 10 years after leaving. In my school year we don't have a Bryony to sort it all out for us.
There is so much that goes on during school, going from spending 7 ish hours a day, 5 days a week together to nothing creates a completely different dynamic. You try to remember the things that happen and the people you were way back when. Peoples memories may be different to your own, those moments may have affected them differently and how they felt at that time.
It does make me want a reunion with my year, I sure we could cause as much drama as this lot.
Highly recommend picking this up for a fun read, or wait for the netflix version because I think so many people would relate to this and the feelings it brings out!
Thank you NetGalley and Sphere for my eARC!
December 9, 2024
The Reunion by Beth Reekles
The cover and description immediately caught my attention. I was looking forward to a fun, dramatic, humorous, and spicy story about classmates reuniting after 10 years. Settings like this often bring great friction, unresolved conflicts, and intriguing dynamics.
The story centers around six former classmates under the categories of “most likely to succeed,” “most likely to be famous,” “most likely to end up together,” and “most likely to kill each other.” While this premise had potential, the pacing was far too slow for my liking. The heavy reliance on internal dialogue bogged down the narrative and made it hard to stay engaged.
Despite my best efforts, I couldn’t make it past 30%. I found it challenging to keep track of all the characters and their connections, even with notes. Unfortunately, it just didn’t hold my interest the way I’d hoped.
Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad Webbtoon, and the author for providing an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
The cover and description immediately caught my attention. I was looking forward to a fun, dramatic, humorous, and spicy story about classmates reuniting after 10 years. Settings like this often bring great friction, unresolved conflicts, and intriguing dynamics.
The story centers around six former classmates under the categories of “most likely to succeed,” “most likely to be famous,” “most likely to end up together,” and “most likely to kill each other.” While this premise had potential, the pacing was far too slow for my liking. The heavy reliance on internal dialogue bogged down the narrative and made it hard to stay engaged.
Despite my best efforts, I couldn’t make it past 30%. I found it challenging to keep track of all the characters and their connections, even with notes. Unfortunately, it just didn’t hold my interest the way I’d hoped.
Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad Webbtoon, and the author for providing an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
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January 15, 2025Thanks to NetGalley for providing this e-arc!
I was really excited for this one and did not know what to expect. The idea of one night capturing this reunion was executed well.
In a story spanning a single evening we meet the interesting and lively characters of a 10 year high school reunion.
The multiple POV gave us the messy realities of those returning to their High school space after 10 years with all the drama one could expect at a reunion. The multiple POV took us on a joyride following the reflection and banter each character brought to the evening and of course the life revelations that was revealed and up for discussion. It was easy to keep track of the banter and shenanigans that was this evening as well as to be pulled into the chemistry of the characters.
Though reflective there were varied levels of immaturity expressed by the characters that was challenging at times.
Overall it was a lighthearted, reflective YA like contemporary rom-com highlighting friendships, rivalry and self discovery.
Happy Reading!
I was really excited for this one and did not know what to expect. The idea of one night capturing this reunion was executed well.
In a story spanning a single evening we meet the interesting and lively characters of a 10 year high school reunion.
The multiple POV gave us the messy realities of those returning to their High school space after 10 years with all the drama one could expect at a reunion. The multiple POV took us on a joyride following the reflection and banter each character brought to the evening and of course the life revelations that was revealed and up for discussion. It was easy to keep track of the banter and shenanigans that was this evening as well as to be pulled into the chemistry of the characters.
Though reflective there were varied levels of immaturity expressed by the characters that was challenging at times.
Overall it was a lighthearted, reflective YA like contemporary rom-com highlighting friendships, rivalry and self discovery.
Happy Reading!
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