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The Phone Swap
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An enemies-to-lovers romance from the author of BETTER LEFT UNSENT
Allie Lake is a scientist is on a held-up flight travelling home from a job when she is seated next to troubled movie star Milo Ford. She is in no mood to talk to him, whoever he might be. Her most recent project at a research station has just come to an end and she's about to move in with her sister and her love life is non-existent. As for Milo, he wants nothing more than to be at home hiding out with a little normality. Instead, he has to go and film a movie in the Romanian mountains... all the while, the press are getting closer, circling his most closely guarded secret.
Post-flight, they both quickly realise they've accidentally swapped phones with their fellow passenger. Easily rectified, except Milo's about to be on a remote set for a month... and Allie has no idea who Milo is, only that he is the keeper of her entire digital life.
As they trade back and forth on each other's phones, they can't help but notice there's more to their chat than practicalities...
Allie Lake is a scientist is on a held-up flight travelling home from a job when she is seated next to troubled movie star Milo Ford. She is in no mood to talk to him, whoever he might be. Her most recent project at a research station has just come to an end and she's about to move in with her sister and her love life is non-existent. As for Milo, he wants nothing more than to be at home hiding out with a little normality. Instead, he has to go and film a movie in the Romanian mountains... all the while, the press are getting closer, circling his most closely guarded secret.
Post-flight, they both quickly realise they've accidentally swapped phones with their fellow passenger. Easily rectified, except Milo's about to be on a remote set for a month... and Allie has no idea who Milo is, only that he is the keeper of her entire digital life.
As they trade back and forth on each other's phones, they can't help but notice there's more to their chat than practicalities...
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November 17, 2025
Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
2.75 stars. I liked it enough to read it to the end but... but... but...
Part One: 3.5 stars - Totally loved it!
Really connected with the characters and enjoyed the developing love story. Also, loved the twisty turny stuff.
Part Two: 3 stars - Liked it but starting having issues with Milo's behavior. It was clear that he wasn't telling Allie the truth about his behavior. I also had major issues with Iris and Jameson.
Part Three: 2 stars - Had major issues with everyone's behavior. Frankly, it appeared to me that Milo had too many similarities to Allie's dad and, even though he is sober and working his AA program at the end of the story, their HEA didn't give me a warm, fuzzy feeling.
Profanity and PG-13 kissing.
My recommendation is to read: "Dear Emmie Blue", "Eight Perfect Hours", and "Better Left Unsent". All three are so good that I own the e-books and the audiobooks and are regular re-reads for me.
2.75 stars. I liked it enough to read it to the end but... but... but...
Part One: 3.5 stars - Totally loved it!
Really connected with the characters and enjoyed the developing love story. Also, loved the twisty turny stuff.
Part Two: 3 stars - Liked it but starting having issues with Milo's behavior. It was clear that he wasn't telling Allie the truth about his behavior. I also had major issues with Iris and Jameson.
Part Three: 2 stars - Had major issues with everyone's behavior. Frankly, it appeared to me that Milo had too many similarities to Allie's dad and, even though he is sober and working his AA program at the end of the story, their HEA didn't give me a warm, fuzzy feeling.
Profanity and PG-13 kissing.
My recommendation is to read: "Dear Emmie Blue", "Eight Perfect Hours", and "Better Left Unsent". All three are so good that I own the e-books and the audiobooks and are regular re-reads for me.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to Netgalley & Simon & Schuster for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.
I really wanted to like this. I was so excited and intrigued by the idea of this book, a scientist & a celebrity accidentally swapping each others phones on a plane and slowly falling in love, but it just fell flat for me. The first part of the book, where they're communicating through text and nothing bad has happened yet, is so cutesy and loveable. But parts 2 & 3 was when everything went downhill.
I didn't like the MMC at all. He made so many bad decisions and was so immature and stubborn, and I get that he had addictions but I also didnt like him 2 years into his recovery, either. I dont think it was a good idea for the FMC to fall in love with him because he reminds her of her dad multiple times. The miscommunication made me so mad because if the characters would literally just try for even a second to communicate so much would be fixed, and I get that's the point of miscommunication, but at the same time it was just way too much. It was written so poorly. The characters were both way too stubborn and immature. The only parts of this book I liked that were its saving grace from being a 1 star is that I liked all the scientific stuff I thought it was cool and I could tell that the author tried and I do think some people would vibe with this book. Unfortunately it was just not a book that was meant for me in my current head space.
I really wanted to like this. I was so excited and intrigued by the idea of this book, a scientist & a celebrity accidentally swapping each others phones on a plane and slowly falling in love, but it just fell flat for me. The first part of the book, where they're communicating through text and nothing bad has happened yet, is so cutesy and loveable. But parts 2 & 3 was when everything went downhill.
I didn't like the MMC at all. He made so many bad decisions and was so immature and stubborn, and I get that he had addictions but I also didnt like him 2 years into his recovery, either. I dont think it was a good idea for the FMC to fall in love with him because he reminds her of her dad multiple times. The miscommunication made me so mad because if the characters would literally just try for even a second to communicate so much would be fixed, and I get that's the point of miscommunication, but at the same time it was just way too much. It was written so poorly. The characters were both way too stubborn and immature. The only parts of this book I liked that were its saving grace from being a 1 star is that I liked all the scientific stuff I thought it was cool and I could tell that the author tried and I do think some people would vibe with this book. Unfortunately it was just not a book that was meant for me in my current head space.
November 17, 2025
3.5 stars
This was a very cute rom-com of a book! An unexpected phone swap on a flight leads to a heartwarming romance between Milo, a movie star, and Allie, a scientist.
Part 1 alternates between their post-phone-swap messages and Allie’s diary entries as they plan to meet up for the swap back. Parts 2 and 3 take place in the present and alternate between Allie and Milo’s POVs as they navigate their relationship following a major loss of trust.
The text messaging and diary entries were a unique and fun way to get to know the characters and watch their relationship develop. However, it felt like Milo’s overuse of exclamation points and emojis distracted from the actual dialogue. Jameson and Iris were absolutely wonderful and I really enjoyed how much we got to know them in addition to the main characters.
The biggest issue I had with this book was miscommunication trope. I am simply not a fan of it and found it to be very frustrating. It seemed to drag on forever and just wasn’t very believable given the ages of Allie and Milo. This was still a very sweet romance that I really enjoyed overall.
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a very cute rom-com of a book! An unexpected phone swap on a flight leads to a heartwarming romance between Milo, a movie star, and Allie, a scientist.
Part 1 alternates between their post-phone-swap messages and Allie’s diary entries as they plan to meet up for the swap back. Parts 2 and 3 take place in the present and alternate between Allie and Milo’s POVs as they navigate their relationship following a major loss of trust.
The text messaging and diary entries were a unique and fun way to get to know the characters and watch their relationship develop. However, it felt like Milo’s overuse of exclamation points and emojis distracted from the actual dialogue. Jameson and Iris were absolutely wonderful and I really enjoyed how much we got to know them in addition to the main characters.
The biggest issue I had with this book was miscommunication trope. I am simply not a fan of it and found it to be very frustrating. It seemed to drag on forever and just wasn’t very believable given the ages of Allie and Milo. This was still a very sweet romance that I really enjoyed overall.
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 29, 2025
I have loved Lia Louis' books since I read Emmie Blue. The perfect blend of emotional torment and romance. This book felt a little bit different. Allie is definitely suffering from massive mistrust, but the cause of it is blended. First, we have the issues she has in the relationship with her perhaps kooky sister, and then we have Milo.
I don't know if I could call this the 'enemies to lovers' that it's marketed as, because while there is definite enmity between these two, it's nowhere near as acrimonious as it could be. There is UST, there is attraction, and there is mistrust, which is earned because of a mistake.
I loved reading about Allie and Milo, but I have to be honest, I would have liked to read a bit more about the time they spent apart, between their first almost meeting and the actual meeting. I am very much an "I like to know the background" person, and I wanted more of theirs. We find out certain things, like Allie's father, but it whizzes by in a blur.
Overall, a lovely book, but not as emotional and tear-jerking as past works. A fun read that hits different to Louis' previous books.
I don't know if I could call this the 'enemies to lovers' that it's marketed as, because while there is definite enmity between these two, it's nowhere near as acrimonious as it could be. There is UST, there is attraction, and there is mistrust, which is earned because of a mistake.
I loved reading about Allie and Milo, but I have to be honest, I would have liked to read a bit more about the time they spent apart, between their first almost meeting and the actual meeting. I am very much an "I like to know the background" person, and I wanted more of theirs. We find out certain things, like Allie's father, but it whizzes by in a blur.
Overall, a lovely book, but not as emotional and tear-jerking as past works. A fun read that hits different to Louis' previous books.
December 26, 2025
Okay I loved this one!! Milo and Allie both were such likable, flawed characters who had so much growth during the course of this book. I loved the connection to animals, and Milo’s references to recovery. I thought Jameson and Iris were great friends for each of them and overall, a good winter read (especially as a good portion is while they’re in the arctic!)
Thank you Net Galley for my ARC
Thank you Net Galley for my ARC
November 26, 2025
Standard romance, enjoyable enough
December 4, 2025
An easy read celebrity romance. unlikely couple, some great friendships and a miscommunication troupe are featured in this book. it's a cute story. it didn't flow as well as I wished but overall a good read.
November 6, 2025
The premise for the plot sounded super interesting and the first 50-70 pages got me hooked, but then it started to fall flat for me. I lost interest around 40 percent and it was a bit of a struggle to finish.
I could easily put this book down.
I’m not saying it was a bad read but mostly it just wasn’t for me.
Thank you Bonnier Books UK and NetGalley for the eARC. I’m glad I could try this author!
I could easily put this book down.
I’m not saying it was a bad read but mostly it just wasn’t for me.
Thank you Bonnier Books UK and NetGalley for the eARC. I’m glad I could try this author!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.75 stars.
Thank you, NetGalley and Lia Louis, for allowing me to be an ARC for this book. It was a cute closed-door romance novel about two people who swap seats on an airplane and accidentally end up with each other's phones for 21 days. They become close during this time frame, and then some events occur that prevent them from talking to each other for over two years. They are brought back together under strange circumstances, where the MMC and his brother come to where the MFC is on an assignment in the Arctic, and they finally meet face to face. All the unanswered questions become answered, the real question is, will they be able to move past it all and be together or not?
I think overall it was a cute, put-together, unique novel. An awesome book to read during the cold, winter months. I am glad that I got to read it during the winter/Christmas season. It does help set the tone for the book. An accidental phone swap between a scientist and an up-and-coming actor. There is a lot of dialogue within the heads of the two main characters, so you really do get a feel for how they truly feel about what they think happened between them before they went no-contact. I struggle with the miscommunication trope in any book for the simple fact that being adults means we should be able to talk things out. Also, the way things play out makes sense, but it's not really a "oh wow, that's crazy" plot twist. It was still an enjoyable book. I recommend people read it when it does come out! If you are a mood reader like me, I would save it for next winter!
Thank you, NetGalley and Lia Louis, for allowing me to be an ARC for this book. It was a cute closed-door romance novel about two people who swap seats on an airplane and accidentally end up with each other's phones for 21 days. They become close during this time frame, and then some events occur that prevent them from talking to each other for over two years. They are brought back together under strange circumstances, where the MMC and his brother come to where the MFC is on an assignment in the Arctic, and they finally meet face to face. All the unanswered questions become answered, the real question is, will they be able to move past it all and be together or not?
I think overall it was a cute, put-together, unique novel. An awesome book to read during the cold, winter months. I am glad that I got to read it during the winter/Christmas season. It does help set the tone for the book. An accidental phone swap between a scientist and an up-and-coming actor. There is a lot of dialogue within the heads of the two main characters, so you really do get a feel for how they truly feel about what they think happened between them before they went no-contact. I struggle with the miscommunication trope in any book for the simple fact that being adults means we should be able to talk things out. Also, the way things play out makes sense, but it's not really a "oh wow, that's crazy" plot twist. It was still an enjoyable book. I recommend people read it when it does come out! If you are a mood reader like me, I would save it for next winter!
November 29, 2025
4⭐️
This was such a CUTE story!
A phone swap? Sounds pretty simple, right? Well, it isn't for Allie and Milo. Their whole lives are on their phones and they are trying to find a way to get them back. Through this process, they end up communicating with one another and slowly building a trust to protect the phones until they can meet and switch. Well.... That doesn't exactly go the way as planned and their trust for one another just went down the drain. This is a question that they need to answer when they meet each other again after a few years.
I loved the relationship between Allie and Milo. They were so open and honest with one another. And although they were so scared to trust each other, they gave it a shot. They had great communication until they didn't. The process of their relationship felt so realistic and didn't feel rushed at all (which I feel can happen a lot in books). My only negative about their relationship would be the lack of communication when they re-kindled. They had every right to shut each other out but felt them not communicating dragged on a little longer than needed.
Okay, I can't not talk about all the cute animals mentioned in the book! I enjoyed reading all about the birds that were included throughout the book. They added the perfect amount of light-heartedness at times it was difficult for our main characters.
Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
This was such a CUTE story!
A phone swap? Sounds pretty simple, right? Well, it isn't for Allie and Milo. Their whole lives are on their phones and they are trying to find a way to get them back. Through this process, they end up communicating with one another and slowly building a trust to protect the phones until they can meet and switch. Well.... That doesn't exactly go the way as planned and their trust for one another just went down the drain. This is a question that they need to answer when they meet each other again after a few years.
I loved the relationship between Allie and Milo. They were so open and honest with one another. And although they were so scared to trust each other, they gave it a shot. They had great communication until they didn't. The process of their relationship felt so realistic and didn't feel rushed at all (which I feel can happen a lot in books). My only negative about their relationship would be the lack of communication when they re-kindled. They had every right to shut each other out but felt them not communicating dragged on a little longer than needed.
Okay, I can't not talk about all the cute animals mentioned in the book! I enjoyed reading all about the birds that were included throughout the book. They added the perfect amount of light-heartedness at times it was difficult for our main characters.
Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
November 26, 2025
thank you publisher + netgalley for this super cute arc read, in exchange for an honest review <33
okay so my rating may be surprising for the positive review i am about to write… but just hang in there with me.
i really really enjoyed this read, it was cozy and cute and made me giggle tons. i love a second chance romance, and i absolutely adore milo. would i read this again? probably not. but am i really happy to have read this? absolutely 100%. i think if you are looking for something easy and mindless to read, this should be a solid contender!!
with all that said, why three stars??? for one, there was never a moment that i felt deeply moved. there wasn’t any specific detail that felt set apart from other contemp romances. which is totally fine, but i think i look for that specifically when deciding on how i choose to rate a read. secondly, i felt like there was a great opportunity to dive deeper into the experience of grief and addiction, and i felt like it was skimmed over from a very surface level perspective. i expected more from that. and lastly, i was slightly disappointed by the climax and resolution. the resolution felt unrealistic and too clean??? i don’t know if that makes sense but, it just bummed me out.
all in all, i really enjoyed this one and am grateful to have been given the chance to give this a read!!
okay so my rating may be surprising for the positive review i am about to write… but just hang in there with me.
i really really enjoyed this read, it was cozy and cute and made me giggle tons. i love a second chance romance, and i absolutely adore milo. would i read this again? probably not. but am i really happy to have read this? absolutely 100%. i think if you are looking for something easy and mindless to read, this should be a solid contender!!
with all that said, why three stars??? for one, there was never a moment that i felt deeply moved. there wasn’t any specific detail that felt set apart from other contemp romances. which is totally fine, but i think i look for that specifically when deciding on how i choose to rate a read. secondly, i felt like there was a great opportunity to dive deeper into the experience of grief and addiction, and i felt like it was skimmed over from a very surface level perspective. i expected more from that. and lastly, i was slightly disappointed by the climax and resolution. the resolution felt unrealistic and too clean??? i don’t know if that makes sense but, it just bummed me out.
all in all, i really enjoyed this one and am grateful to have been given the chance to give this a read!!
December 8, 2025
Fun and unique read!
I really enjoyed this book! First and foremost, a woman in STEM and a male actor? It’s sad to say this is different from the norm, but it is and it was refreshing! The first thing to pull me, though, in was the format. The first section of the book is filled with text conversations and diary entries, which we later discover have been leaked to the press. I found this to be a fun intro to the characters and the plot. The next sections were engaging and entertaining. I loved all of the characters, main and secondary, and found all of them to have believable plot lines.
The reason behind three stars is that I did find the miscommunication (or complete lack of communication) to be a stale plot point by the end. It began to teeter on the edge of annoying. I also found that there was a missed opportunity to delve into the very serious issues of addiction and domestic violence. While it was discussed in a sensitive way, I thought it could have a greater impact, particularly the DV, as it was only implied and not explicitly addressed.
Overall, I really enjoyed this and would recommend for a fun, quick read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read and review an ARC copy!
I really enjoyed this book! First and foremost, a woman in STEM and a male actor? It’s sad to say this is different from the norm, but it is and it was refreshing! The first thing to pull me, though, in was the format. The first section of the book is filled with text conversations and diary entries, which we later discover have been leaked to the press. I found this to be a fun intro to the characters and the plot. The next sections were engaging and entertaining. I loved all of the characters, main and secondary, and found all of them to have believable plot lines.
The reason behind three stars is that I did find the miscommunication (or complete lack of communication) to be a stale plot point by the end. It began to teeter on the edge of annoying. I also found that there was a missed opportunity to delve into the very serious issues of addiction and domestic violence. While it was discussed in a sensitive way, I thought it could have a greater impact, particularly the DV, as it was only implied and not explicitly addressed.
Overall, I really enjoyed this and would recommend for a fun, quick read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read and review an ARC copy!
November 20, 2025
I liked the first part of the book. It was shown in messages and calls between Milo, an actor, and Allie, a bird scientist after they accidentally swap phones on a plane. What plays out is their budding romance as they aren’t able to exchange phones back for three weeks. When the time comes for them to meet in person, everything blows up once their private exchanges become public, and the media gets hold of them. The next part of the book starts two years later, when both Allie and Milo are blaming each other for the leaked documents. Allie is now in Norway, studying birds and gets a surprise visit from Milo as he’s there with a friend to film a documentary. This is where I feel like it falls apart a little bit. The trusting chemistry that was there in the first part of the book is now questioned, and you start to see crevice’s form in each of their personalities. Everyone starts to seem a little suspicious and it’s hard to get behind the relationship. However, this book held my attention, and I was curious how it was going to play out. This is a chaste book that only features some heavy kissing. I think this is a library rental. I just had trouble getting behind some of the later scenes, especially Milo’s character.
Thank you, Atria Books, for providing this book for review consideration through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
Thank you, Atria Books, for providing this book for review consideration through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I was given the opportunity to preview this copy ahead of time by @NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This was my first book by @LiaLouis, so I went in with zero expectations about her writing style—and ended up pleasantly surprised.
✈️ The premise hooked me right away: two strangers meet on a plane and accidentally swap phones. Allie’s phone ends up with Milo in Romania, and Milo’s lands in the UK with Allie. After some creative problem‑solving, Allie manages to contact Milo, and what follows is a sweet, slow‑building connection through video chats and texts as they deliver each other’s messages until they can finally meet to swap their phones back.
📱 My only small gripe? There was a bit too much emphasis on “reading” the emojis. But aside from that, this felt like a fresh spin on a meet‑cute romance—with a twist that landed perfectly.
🐧I also loved the sprinkle of science in the form of adorable puffins, and I can definitely see a sequel brewing with the best friends’ storyline. I’m excited to dive into more of Lia Louis’ work after this.
🗓️Make sure to look for this to be release on August 25, 2026!
✈️ The premise hooked me right away: two strangers meet on a plane and accidentally swap phones. Allie’s phone ends up with Milo in Romania, and Milo’s lands in the UK with Allie. After some creative problem‑solving, Allie manages to contact Milo, and what follows is a sweet, slow‑building connection through video chats and texts as they deliver each other’s messages until they can finally meet to swap their phones back.
📱 My only small gripe? There was a bit too much emphasis on “reading” the emojis. But aside from that, this felt like a fresh spin on a meet‑cute romance—with a twist that landed perfectly.
🐧I also loved the sprinkle of science in the form of adorable puffins, and I can definitely see a sequel brewing with the best friends’ storyline. I’m excited to dive into more of Lia Louis’ work after this.
🗓️Make sure to look for this to be release on August 25, 2026!
January 5, 2026
Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for giving me access to this book! I had a hard time getting into The Phone Swap and connecting with the main characters but I loved the premise and really enjoyed the ending. For the first 75% I had a hard time believing Allie and Milo had a genuine connection- I would have liked to been a bit more convinced that they were falling in love and had a hard time rooting for them at first. Once they spent some time together in person and I got see more of their chemistry I found myself much more invested in the story! Overall I thought it was sweet and I really enjoyed Part 3- I feel like that answered some questions that had been skimmed over earlier in the story and I loved that the flight attendant from the beginning was tied back in to the plot! I also want to note that there wasn’t really any spice- we got to see that they loved each other for who they are (and in spite of their flaws) rather than relying on physical chemistry to convince me that they were meant to be.
December 9, 2025
I read The Phone Swap by Lia Louis as an ARC read. It’s a cute short love story about second chances. I think it was extremely wholesome and sweet. Some parts did make me so angry at the MMC. You can tell this author really researches the science aspects of this book. The attention to detail was impressive. I would say the thing I did not like was Part one. I can’t get into text message style books with diary entries. It doesn’t feel immersive to me. I’m sure a lot of people would love that though. Once I got past Part One it did keep my attention. I just felt like part one I was forcing myself to read through it. The ending really hooked me and I don’t think it could have ended better. It was a huge sense of closure and the author did amazing at not leaving any characters out like I’ve experienced before. This would be a good lighthearted read to get you out of a reading slump.
November 27, 2025
The Phone Swap is a warm, sweet, and quietly charming contemporary romance that leans into the joy of unexpected connection. The novel begins with a simple but engaging premise — a scientist named Allie and a world-famous actor, Milo, accidentally swap phones after a chaotic airport mix-up. .
Lia Louis’s signature strengths shine here: gentle humor, endearing characters, and emotional undercurrents that feel grounded rather than melodramatic. The main characters' dynamic builds gradually through messages, awkward encounters, and a series of situations that push them out of their comfort zones.
The novel also touches on themes of personal reinvention and healing — both protagonists carry insecurities and past hurts that shape their choices. Louis weaves these threads lightly but effectively, giving the story dimension without overshadowing the rom-com charm.
Thanks to NetGalley for access to this book
Lia Louis’s signature strengths shine here: gentle humor, endearing characters, and emotional undercurrents that feel grounded rather than melodramatic. The main characters' dynamic builds gradually through messages, awkward encounters, and a series of situations that push them out of their comfort zones.
The novel also touches on themes of personal reinvention and healing — both protagonists carry insecurities and past hurts that shape their choices. Louis weaves these threads lightly but effectively, giving the story dimension without overshadowing the rom-com charm.
Thanks to NetGalley for access to this book
November 27, 2025
Thanks to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for this advanced copy! This was a very cute story! A nice cozy romance novel with no spice. It's about 2 people, Allie Lake and Milo Ford. Allie is a scientist, and Milo is an actor, and their phones get switched when they change seats on an airplane. Once they realize what happens, they start chatting with each other. That turns into video chats that last hours. Allie, who has trust issues, finds herself falling for Milo even though they've never met in person. They are on opposite sides of the world and have finally got a date for meeting in person and exchanging their phones. Can they keep the press from finding out? Will the sparks continue to fly when they finally meet in person? You'll have to wait until August of 2026 to read this book and find out!
December 5, 2025
I liked this but I didn’t love it. Miscommunication tropes aren’t and will never be my thing and this book relies on that HEAVY. 98% of the situation could’ve been avoided if they just had an honest conversation with each other and that irritates me. That said, I did enjoy this. The excessive exclamation points and emoji use during part one (the text messages) also irked me a little bit but I feel like that’s just a personal nitpick. The writing was really good though so I feel like if you enjoy that trope and maybe don’t get as irrationally irritated over those things mentioned above, you’d really like this one.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I was completely caught up in this book from the very start, but then Part Two came and I lost steam and a little bit of interest. The story just pumped the breaks with a quickness, but I guess that directly correlates to Milo and Allie's relationship, too. As the story was wrapping up, my interest returned, but not like the book had me in the beginning.
I could definitely see a follow up story with Iris and Jameson happening, too.
I'd give this 3.5 stars. Really close to 4, but just not quite there.
I was given this book as an ARC via NetGalley and Atria Books in exchange for my honest review. Thank you for the opportunity.
I could definitely see a follow up story with Iris and Jameson happening, too.
I'd give this 3.5 stars. Really close to 4, but just not quite there.
I was given this book as an ARC via NetGalley and Atria Books in exchange for my honest review. Thank you for the opportunity.
November 24, 2025
What a fun and unique read! I found the premise to feel different and fun! The format of the first third of the book (part 1) was so fun to read, but the end of that part shocked me!! I was so hooked at the point! I loved that I couldn't guess what was going to happen. I think Lia Louis does a great job at telling love stories that don't feel like a copy and paste romance book! Also the puffins and pufflings were such a fun addition to the story! I so enjoyed this one!
Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review 🫶🏼
Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review 🫶🏼
December 1, 2025
Awww, this was cute. A sweet rom com with a couple of unexpected twists! The first third is all messages back and forth, which was fun! At times I was annoyed with the characters a bit, and the whole celebrity trope is not my favorite, however it was a very cute well woven story. Touched on some heavy topics like abuse, addiction, and trust but not in an overly deep way, but enough that the characters had depth. I enjoyed this one!! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC, already recommending it to people! It will be such a cozy read for winter 2026 for sure!!
December 15, 2025
2.5⭐️s. A famous actor and a scientist’s worlds collide when they sit next to each other on a plane and accidentally swap phones. I liked part 1! It fun and flirty but I thought there was an over use of emojis that made the texting kind of cringey. Part 2 I loved how they went on an expedition and how Allie and Milo had to take shelter in a cabin because of a storm (even though it wasn’t a one bed trope lol) . However, it kind of dragged on for me and felt repetitive at times. Part 3 I loved how Allie mended ties with the people in her life and overall it was very heartfelt but I felt like the timelines weren’t adding up occasionally.
December 28, 2025
Unfortunately, this book was not for me.
I truly thought I would really enjoy this book, but it fell flat in many ways. I found all of the characters unlikable and very immature. Just the way talk to each other and handle problems was very annoying and felt childish at times. I also was not a big fan of the pacing of this story. Some times dragged on while at other times the whole thing felt rushed. I can see how others would enjoy it, but just not for me.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
I truly thought I would really enjoy this book, but it fell flat in many ways. I found all of the characters unlikable and very immature. Just the way talk to each other and handle problems was very annoying and felt childish at times. I also was not a big fan of the pacing of this story. Some times dragged on while at other times the whole thing felt rushed. I can see how others would enjoy it, but just not for me.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A celebrity romance meet cute mishap of sorts when Milo and Allie inadvertently switch phones in flight and then have to figure out how to swap them back. The story was cute, and the characters were likable. Both main characters carry baggage that they're going to need to work out, with or without each other. I enjoyed the way the ending happened (not going to give it away here with spoilers) and the year later epilogue. Thank you, NetGalley and Atria Books, for the ARC and opportunity to provide an honest review.
December 20, 2025
I have read nearly every Lia Louis book there is and loved each of them. As soon as I see this as an arc I requested it and was so excited to get approved. Only for this one not to hit as hard as I had hoped.
I enjoyed it enough to finish but that’s about it. Really cute idea and the characters were lovely but it just fell flat for me. I think the first bit being nothing but texting made it hard for me to get into. The MMC using emojis and the being written out gave me the ick. I didn’t feel the chemistry at first. Then them failing in love after two years, and being reunited for four days? Okay… I guess???
Anyways, I will continue to read Lia Louis and support her.
Thank you, NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my review!
I enjoyed it enough to finish but that’s about it. Really cute idea and the characters were lovely but it just fell flat for me. I think the first bit being nothing but texting made it hard for me to get into. The MMC using emojis and the being written out gave me the ick. I didn’t feel the chemistry at first. Then them failing in love after two years, and being reunited for four days? Okay… I guess???
Anyways, I will continue to read Lia Louis and support her.
Thank you, NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my review!
November 29, 2025
Super cute romcom. I enjoyed the storyline. Thank you. To NetGalley for the ARC!
December 20, 2025
3.75 stars!
I love the concept and I love the first part but the ending kinda threw me, ngl Milo pissed me off in general and the ending was kinda bland tbh.
I wanted more of them growing as characters, not just them pining for each other.
Thank you NetGalley for the arc!
I love the concept and I love the first part but the ending kinda threw me, ngl Milo pissed me off in general and the ending was kinda bland tbh.
I wanted more of them growing as characters, not just them pining for each other.
Thank you NetGalley for the arc!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.75 (RTC)
October 16, 2025
Scientist Allie and actor Milo unknowingly swap phones on a flight, but Milo was about to start filming in Romania, which delayed their plans to swap back. In the meantime, they act as each other’s phone secretaries, but quickly realise they have more in common than just having the same phone.
The book is divided into three parts. Part one is narrated through text messages, emails, and diary entries, which I found an innovative way to get to know the characters. Both Allie and Milo have trust issues, so it was heartwarming to witness their gradual comfort with each other as they let their guard down. I adored both characters, particularly Milo. Despite having the weight of the world on his shoulders, he remained upbeat and energetic. We later discover a sadness beneath his exterior, but I think it only made him more endearing and realistic. I must admit, I was not expecting the ending of part one! My flabbers were fully ghasted and I was so heartbroken, I couldn’t help but message Lia Louis to share my reaction.
The rest of the book is told in the present tense. It was funny, the pacing was good, and the angst and tension were palpable. It was everything I wanted from a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers story. I had a rollercoaster of emotions throughout, with the HEA always just out of reach. By the end, I feel like Allie and Milo (and me!) really earned it!
My rating: ★★★★½
This would’ve been a 5★ read if it wasn’t for that damn miscommunication! Thank you to NetGalley, Lia Louis and Bonnier Books for the advanced copy. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. This book will be published on 6th November 2025.
The book is divided into three parts. Part one is narrated through text messages, emails, and diary entries, which I found an innovative way to get to know the characters. Both Allie and Milo have trust issues, so it was heartwarming to witness their gradual comfort with each other as they let their guard down. I adored both characters, particularly Milo. Despite having the weight of the world on his shoulders, he remained upbeat and energetic. We later discover a sadness beneath his exterior, but I think it only made him more endearing and realistic. I must admit, I was not expecting the ending of part one! My flabbers were fully ghasted and I was so heartbroken, I couldn’t help but message Lia Louis to share my reaction.
The rest of the book is told in the present tense. It was funny, the pacing was good, and the angst and tension were palpable. It was everything I wanted from a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers story. I had a rollercoaster of emotions throughout, with the HEA always just out of reach. By the end, I feel like Allie and Milo (and me!) really earned it!
My rating: ★★★★½
This would’ve been a 5★ read if it wasn’t for that damn miscommunication! Thank you to NetGalley, Lia Louis and Bonnier Books for the advanced copy. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. This book will be published on 6th November 2025.
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