See You at the Summit: A Novel

by Jordyn Taylor

“The bi romance of your dreams is finally here!” —Cosmopolitan “There are so many queer readers who need this story and See You at the Summit delivers with heart and heat.” —Alison Cochrun A heartfelt and sexy romance novel following one bi woman’s messy journey through coming out—and reluctantly falling for a straight man. From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Wicked Darlings. Girl comes out as bi. Girl falls for a straight guy. Simone Whittaker has spent the first three decades of her life pretending to be straight. But when the girl she never dared call her girlfriend walks away, she decides she’s done living in fear. Her uptight parents don’t take the news well, but a viral coming-out post and a new job at Toronto’s Rainbow Museum offer a fresh start—and a crash course in queer adulthood. That is, until her first day of work, when Simone ruins a project designed by Ryan Foley—the museum’s gruff and annoyingly hot carpenter—earning her the top spot on his enemies list. When they’re forced to take a work trip to the Whistler Pride and Ski Festival together, Simone vows not to let a grumpy straight guy ruin her first Pride. But Ryan keeps surprising her—thoughtful, vulnerable, and impossible to ignore. As sparks fly on chairlifts and by crackling fires, one snowstorm—and one bed—changes everything. Back in Toronto, however, reality sets in. Dating a guy—and being mistaken for straight—weren’t exactly part of Simone’s coming-out plan. As the pressure builds between the identity she’s just beginning to explore and the relationship that wasn’t supposed to happen, she starts to What if claiming one part of herself means erasing the other?

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, LGBT, Fiction, Queer, Adult, Contemporary Romance

Kindle Edition

Expected publication January 27, 2026

About the author

Jordyn Taylor is a New York City–based writer and journalist, currently the deputy editor at Men’s Health magazine; her work has appeared in the New York Observer, Mic, and Glamour.com.

Reviews

[Lina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this! It had messy and chaotic moments but overall it was a quick, engaging, fun read. Simone has spent forever pretending that she is straight, but she is finally ready to claim her bisexuality with a new job at an LGBTQ+ museum and a post announcing it online. Her first day is marred with her parents not accepting her identity and her destroying a museum piece, making an enemy of the hot carpenter. When she and said hot carpenter are sent to Whistler for a work event, she learns that Ryan is actually smart, kind, vulnerable, and going through a bit of a hard time himself. But falling for a straight man is not in the game plan. She wants her queer love story dammit! And being mistaken for straight feels complicated and hard. As their feelings for each other grow, so do the complications.

You will probably like this book if you like:
✨ The journey of coming out later in life
✨ Exploration of what it means to be bisexual in a straight passing relationship
✨ Dislike to love
✨ He falls first and harder
✨ Oops, there’s only one bed
✨ Found family

I really enjoyed Simone as the protagonist. She was messy and unsure of herself but also strong and figuring things out. I LOVE a messy character when they have a solid core (like they aren’t just chaotic for plot but their messiness is rooted in life circumstances or their upbringing or really just has a good explanation) and they have a good heart and Simone was exactly that. Her journey of coming out later in life and navigating what that meant for her and her feeling like she is “playing queer” really tugged at my heart. And I loved her newly found queer family.

Her relationship with Ryan was really interesting because there were times where they each were kind of unlikeable and their argument got kind of ugly but I think that was true to their insecurities and their characters so I actually appreciated that. Ryan could have been written as this perfect man with no flaws and I appreciated that he wasn’t – he had his own shit to deal with. Don’t get me wrong, he was super charming and really likeable but he was flawed just as much as Simone and I really appreciated that. I felt like the chemistry between them could have been written without the gimmick of “oh, he’ll be her wingman for her queer journey so let’s have them practice flirting together.” That made it feel a little forced and made me buy into their relationship less.

My biggest issue with coworker romances is that my brain just keeps screaming “THIS IS AN HR NIGHTMARE” the whole time (can you tell that I am a rule follower? LOL) and neither one of them seemed concerned with the work repercussions which was so confusing. Well, turns out that Ryan is a contractor so keep that in mind as you read so you are less stressed out than I am when they first start getting together.

Thank you Gallery Books and NetGalley for providing this eARC! All opinions are my own.
Publication Date: January 27, 2025

CW: homophobia, biphobia, suicidal ideation
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Pre-Read Thoughts: I have been looking forward to this one for a while. The tagline "Girl comes out as bi. Girl falls for a straight guy" is beyond intriguing and you are telling me said man is a grumpy but thoughtful and vulnerable carpenter? Ok cool, I'll just explode over here.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best bisexual romances I've read in a while!! I loved Canadian author Jordyn Taylor's contemporary adult romance debut that focused on Simone, a newly out bisexual woman living in Toronto who starts working at a queer museum and has a meet-disaster with Ryan, a hot straight carpenter.

Simone struggles with what being out looks like for her and when she ends up falling for Ryan whether being in a relationship with a straight man makes her not queer enough. Wanting to maintain her queer identity but feeling like she doesn't quite belong to either community puts her in a tailspin. Not helping matters is her problematic mother and her pressure for Simone to conform.

With a great group of found family, queer friends and an elder queer mentor, Simone eventually learns to stand up for herself and fight for the love she wants. This had great mental health and therapy rep and I loved the journey both MCs went on. The Canadian settings were also a lot of fun and I really enjoyed the Whistler Pride festival skiing moments.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and physical copy in exchange for my honest review! Recommended for fans of authors like Alexandria Bellefleur or Rachel Runya Katz who also write romances with bisexual leads in M/F relationships.

CW: brief suicidal ideation, biphobia, homophobia, gaslighting, infidelity (in past, not main couple)

[Marilyn La Jeunesse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally, a book that accurately portrays what it's like to live as a bi woman dating a straight man. Not only is this a wholesome romance with a healthy amount of spice, it also manages to touch upon biphobia and bi-erasure in the LGBTQ+ community in an authentic and poignant manner.

[Ciara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Gallery Books for my gifted copy of See You at the Summit by Jordyn Taylor 🩷💜💙

Simone comes out as bisexual. Starts a new job at the Rainbow Museum in Toronto. Then she falls for a straight guy 🙃🙃 As a fellow bisexual in a heterosexual relationship, I felt so seen throughout this entire book. Even as early as page 3!

"Queerness isn't about what you do, or who your friends are, or who you love. Queerness is who you are."

I'm so glad this book exists. Anyone who has struggled finding their place and where they belong, this book is for you. It's cute, it's spicy, it's validating, it calls out homophobia and bi-erasure and inclusion. I obviously just really love it and I wish I had enough money to buy it for every bisexual person who's ever felt they don't belong to any specific community.

See You at the Summit publishes 1/27/26!

[Michele · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fast, entertaining read. Not really a rom-com, but more like the journey of someone coming out and finding herself. Simone was a little annoying. I liked Ryan's character better. A little spicy but nothing too hot. three stars instead of four because the chemistry between Simone and Ryan didn't really seem to be there.

[Maxine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! It’s so rare to find such a spot on portrayal of bisexuality in a romance. And it was also fun and steamy! Highly recommend!

[Alexis Schroeder · Rating 4 out of 5]

See You at the Summit was such a fun, fast-paced read! The writing flowed really well and kept me turning the pages. Simone’s journey of coming out and finding herself was relatable, but honestly, I surprised myself by liking Ryan more than Simone. He ended up being a lot more thoughtful than I expected, and I enjoyed his character growth a lot.

Spice-wise, I’d rate it 3/5. I’m not usually into spice, so I skipped those parts, but it didn’t take away from the story at all.

I think this book would be great for readers who enjoy LGBTQ+ romances, snowy settings, and stories about self-discovery.

3.75 rated up.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy!

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Jordyn Taylor and Simon & Schuster Canada for providing me with a ebook copy of See You at The Summit for me to read and review. This story pulled me in right from the start. It was filled with compelling situations, life challenges and romantic scenarios. It made me laugh, made me think, and made me emotional. I didn't want to put it down. Definitely one that I recommend!

[Saloni Porwal · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's not many books on bisexuality and biphobia that I have read. This book does a great job of showing the turmoil of first coming out to yourself, then to others, and everything that comes after that in dating. The author explores through Simone the insecurities and struggles that come with the labels and expectations of 'homosexual' and 'heterosexual'. However, I really didn't like the characters very much, not did I enjoy the plot. It didn't feel like there was much exciting happening, and I don't see the attraction or chemistry between the characters. Fair warning there's a lot of spicy scenes in the book which you can skip (I did) and it doesn't change much.

[Christine Timmo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book! It was a quick read and definitely very entertaining. I liked how in depth the author went in exploring Simone’s tangled feelings about being bi. I really enjoyed this book and will be recommending it.

(Thanks goodreads for the giveaway)

[Romantic.Rainbow.Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m pretty sure this is my first time reading two 5-star romances in a row! It was also great to read See You at the Summit right after Sparks Fly by Zakiya Jamal – both books feature M/F couples and explore what it means to be bisexual, but they are totally different stories. I thought it was a great reminder about the diversity of the bi community, even if the stories might seem similar on a surface level.

Simone came out as bi right before starting her new job at the Rainbow Museum. Ryan is the grumpy carpenter designing the art for the museum. (We also learn later that he came out as straight to his 2 moms during Pride.) Simone thinks coming out as bi is the perfect opportunity for her to explore her attraction to women, but she ends up only having eyes for Ryan.

Throughout the story, Simone grapples with lots of questions about her identity: How can she ensure she’s perceived as queer despite being in a straight-presenting relationship? What does it mean to “look queer”? Why does she simultaneously feel not queer enough but also not straight enough? Is she actually straight? Wait, is she actually a lesbian? Will she regret getting into a relationship with a man right after coming out? Does dating a man make coming out not worth it? Why does she feel ashamed about dating a man and then immediately ashamed for feeling ashamed because Ryan is actually awesome? How can she find community? Are other queer people judging her? Is her mom actually homophobic?

Before coming out, Simone has a relationship with a woman, but she ends up lying to herself and her partner about being straight. Their breakup is basically the song “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan.

The book explores big questions without ever losing its romantic spark or its focus on the relationship between Simone and Ryan. I really appreciated that during the third act conflict, Simone turned to a peer mental health support group and Ryan went to therapy. I want to see more romance heroes and heroines caring for their mental health!

In the end, Simone realizes that her relationship with Ryan doesn’t mean giving up her bi identity and that coming out as queer actually helped her relationship with Ryan, because she was able to go into that relationship as her true self.

I loved this book and definitely recommend!

[Brooke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this title to read and give my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
I really love the idea of more diversity and inclusivity in books. Especially romances. I love to learn about things I'm unsure of. Especially when it comes to the LBGTQ community. I want to be able to understand better the things this community endures and how I might be able to help educate others. When I read the blurb of this book, I was totally intrigued.
Simone Whittaker has just come out as bisexual. She's spent her life keeping this part of herself under lock and key. But her new job at the Rainbow Museum has inspired her to embrace who she is. Even if it puts a rift between her and her mother. Or causes her anxiety because she isn't quite comfortable in her own skin. Then she meets Ryan Foley and finds herself attracted to him.
I enjoyed Simone's character. Her anxiety over her identity was quite palpable throughout the book. Taylor did a good job helping the reader understand the stress this was causing. Ryan was interesting enough though I found it hard to really get to know him since the book is told from Simone's POV.
While the book is an attempt to explore queerness, I just felt it was not articulated as well as it could have been. I really struggled with the relationship between Simone and Ryan. I wanted to love it but I just didn't feel the connection. It was almost forced so you could see a bisexual woman who is dating and falling for a straight man. I needed more chemistry and it just didn't exist where I needed it to. I also would have liked more exploration for Simone with other relationships. She doesn't even give herself much of a chance to explore it. She's out and then, BOOM, in love with a straight man. It didn't track for me.
Unfortunately, I wasn't a lover of the writing. It's a bit choppy and the pacing was not consistent. It made it hard to connect with the story. There's a lot of telling in the story rather than showing what was going on.
Overall the story was just ok for me. There was so much more that could have been explored but was left kind of blowing in the wind. I'm happy to see stories exploring this community in main stream publishing but I just wish there would have been deeper connections with the characters, especially the romantic ones.
2.75 stars rounded to 3

[Alli · Rating 3 out of 5]

After finally accepting that she is bi, Simone risks her relationship with her family by coming out, only to fall for a straight man.

I’m giving this book 3 stars! I found the emotions the FMC was going through to be extremely relatable, but I wasn’t obsessed with the relationship between the FMC and MMC, especially towards the end of the novel.

Summary:

After being let go from her job, Simone is hired by the Rainbow Museum, a museum dedicated to highlighting queer Canadian history. After denying her bisexuality for her entire life, Simone decides that now is the perfect time to publicly come out.

On her first day of work, Simone accidentally destroys an art piece created by the museum’s carpenter, Ryan, causing the two to quickly become nemeses. However, in an attempt to please her new boss, Simone agrees to accompany Ryan to Whistler Pride to promote the Rainbow Museum. Despite the tension between the two, their relationship dynamic changes when their flight home is cancelled and they are forced to share a hotel room.

Things I Liked:

I loved watching the FMC struggle with her identity, accept her queerness, and come to terms with who she is. I found everything about her journey with her sexuality to be realistic and relatable.

Additionally, there is a lot of great queer representation in this book, including non-binary characters!

Things I Disliked:

This book was full of Canadian references. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but as someone who uses books as a form of escapism, it was hard to get lost in the story while the author talked about the issues with OHIP. It was really nice to see a book set in Toronto, but all the specific references really took me out.

Who This Book Is For:

This is a quick and easy romance book that I think many queer readers would enjoy! It successfully captures the struggles many bi people face on a day-to-day basis, while also exploring ideas of identity and self-acceptance.

[Casey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and Gallery Books for the advanced copy of this e-book (all opinions are mine)!

First, I loved the cover. It has cozy winter vibes and a perfect subtle nod to the bi flag with the colors. This had really great LGBTQ+ representation from all aspects. I thought this author did a remarkable job with the delicate balance of self discovery and self acceptance as a theme throughout the book. Self acceptance can be so complicated, especially when constantly feeling you’re “too much” or “not enough” for communities where you’re only seeking inclusion.

I enjoyed the relationships Simone made throughout the book, especially her friendships within the LGBTQ+ community. My favorite of the relationships she built was the mentorship she shared with Glen. It really was a good tribute to how meaningful having strong, relatable, supportive folks around you can be.

This did have some funny moments, but had more heart than anything. I did feel the romance took a backseat, but considering all of the other things I loved about this I didn’t mind as much. The romance was sweet and I always appreciated Ryan’s perspective.

The setting was fun but I do wish we would’ve spent more time at the ski lodge through the book. It felt like there was a lot of telling the reader what was happening and not enough showing us. The timeline at the end felt rushed and I did feel we skipped over some things that would've added another layer of depth to the story (like Simone’s support group or Ryan’s therapy). I wish this would’ve been more fleshed out at the end.

Overall, I do recommend this. Thanks again to NetGalley and Gallery Books, catch this quick and cute read that’s perfect for winter when it releases January 27th!

[tbrhoarder-bookdragon · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an easy read-in-one-sitting kind of book. Simone just came out as bisexual and is excited to fully embrace that side of her that she's been denying for forever due to parental expectations. However, she just can't stop thinking about Ryan, an attractive and grumpy straight dude. How does she show to everyone her identity but at the same time be with the man she wants to be with?

I loved the diverse cast. I loved that I got a glimpse of the struggles and microagressions that a bisexual person might go through if they're in a traditional looking relationship. I also loved the mental health representation and the importance of acceptance and making mental health care available to all.

There were some dumb things that Simone did. But I get it. People do irrational things that hurt the people they love and also because of parental expectations. Ryan was so very patient with her. To the point where I felt bad for him.

However, there was also something that felt forced about their relationship. I didn't feel that overwhelming chemistry between them. The pacing was also inconsistent in a way that felt like we were jumping from scene to scene and it didn't always feel that cohesive.

Overall, I came out of this novel having learned quite a bit and appreciate that this book exists in the trad space. It feels like a mini coming of age story that maybe I just haven't been exposed to as much.

Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Lily · Rating 2 out of 5]

ARC provided by publisher:

In theory, this premise should have wrecked me: a travel setting, a late in life bi awakening, a very queer workplace, and a lively queer cast. I do have this specific identity struggle, so this is a story I desperately wanted to love.

Unfortunately, the execution didn’t work for me at all. The writing isn’t excellent and very telling vs showing not to mention repetitive, especially around the protagonist’s insistence that she doesn’t want to date a man—something the book circles endlessly before landing exactly where you already know it’s going. Worse, it leans hard into a dynamic I actively dislike: he’s a rude man you don’t want her with, except surprise, he’s great actually! That’s everything I avoid in straight romance, and wrapping it in a queer narrative doesn’t make it feel more thoughtful or subversive.

What really frustrated me is that the book attempts to explore queerness within a straight passing relationship, but does so in a way that feels shallow and poorly articulated. I actually think straight readers could walk away with some pretty biphobic takeaways.

I pushed through about half before skimming the rest, hoping it would deepen or complicate its ideas, but it never quite got there. In the end, it combines things I dislike about straight romance with elements I love about queer stories, and executes neither well. This may work for someone else, but for me it was a frustrating miss.

[Makayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Simon and Schuster Canada for ARC

See You at the Summit is a sweet and heartfelt romance that explores identity, self-discovery, and unexpected love. Simone, newly out as bi, is navigating a fresh start at a museum celebrating LGBTQ+ experiences when she meets Ryan, a gruff carpenter. What begins as a rocky first impression slowly develops into romance during a Pride-themed ski festival trip.

I really enjoyed Simone’s journey of self-acceptance and the way the book handles bisexual identity with honesty and care. The queer-positive setting, along with the cozy, snowy ski-trip backdrop, adds charm and emotional depth to the story. The pacing is brisk, and there’s enough tension and chemistry to keep readers engaged.

That said, the romance between Simone and Ryan didn’t always feel fully earned. Their shift from “enemies” to lovers sometimes felt a little sudden, and at times the story tried to juggle too many plot threads — identity, self-acceptance, workplace drama, and romance — which left a few moments underdeveloped. The romantic tension and steamy moments exist, but they’re not the main focus.

Overall, See You at the Summit is a light, enjoyable rom-com with an emotional core and meaningful themes. It’s not perfect, but it’s a charming read for anyone who enjoys contemporary romance with a focus on self-discovery and LGBTQ+ representation.

Rating: ★★★½/5

[Julia P. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I really enjoyed it. It did take me a while to get into it, the beginning was a little slow but once I continued reading it was totally worth it. I also loved the fact that the story takes place in Toronto and as a Canadian that was amazing to see!

See you at the Summit is a story about Simone who just came out to the world as a Bisexual and she’s trying to navigate her new life. She also started a new job at Torontos Rainbow Museum, and on her first day she accidentally destroys someone’s work of art. Ryan is a grumpy but very talented carpenter and the person whose piece of art was destroyed by Simone. They end up working together at Whistler on a campaign regarding the museum and they slowly build a friendship that might turn into a relationship.

This book has talks about so many issues and problems that a lot of people go through in their daily lives. The author did such an amazing job writing about mental health, the importance of therapy, difficulties of coming out and many other important topics. I want to keep this shortly because as a person who hasn’t experienced these topics, I don’t want to go out there and give my opinion since it might not be explained as it should be. However, I ABSOLUTELY loved this book and I cannot wait for everyone to read it.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

[pjs.and.prose · Rating 3 out of 5]

See You at the Summit by Jordyn Taylor was a unique rom-com about Simone, a woman who comes out publicly as a bisexual, and then quickly after falls in love with a man.

Simone is having an identity crisis. After publicly coming out as bisexual on instagram and starting a new job at an LGBTQ+ museum, she is ready to embrace her sexuality. That is, however, until she meets Ryan, a grumpy construction worker tasked with helping build the museum exhibits. Together, the pair goes to Whistler Pride and Ski Festival and slowly begin to develop feelings for each other.

I enjoyed this book, especially the discussions of identity, relationships, and community. The plot was messy and followed Simone as she figured out how to embrace her identity and feel comfortable within her sexuality. I rated this book 3/5 stars for while the concept was enjoyable, I did not find the relationship between Simone and Ryan to be incredibly believable. They were on again, off-again throughout the whole book which was kind of annoying to read. However, there are not a lot of books about bisexuality, and am glad for a rom-com that explores this identity.

*Thank you to Netgalley and Gallery Books for sending this arc in exchange for an honest review!*

[Amber]

Thank you Netgalley and Gallery Books for the chance to read the ARC! All opinions are honest and my own.

DNF @ 29%

What I liked:
- bisexual rep
- explores bi erasure
- partially set in Toronto (which is always cool as someone from Toronto)

Sadly, this book was just not for me. I picked it up because it features a bisexual main character, dealing with coming out and being insecure of how others view her queerness while dating a man. As a bisexual, this was very relatable. I like that it explored bisexuality and bi erasure. Unfortunately it didn't really work for me.

I feel like it leans a bit too much into bisexual/queer stereotypes. While I could relate to a lot of them, it started feeling more like a caricature of bisexuality and queer people. It's very hard to explain, but there was just something that made it not feel authentic to me, even though I related to the experiences. To be clear, I don't think it's problematic, there was just something about the writing style and story that just didn't quite click with me.

I also found Simone really unlikeable, which is ultimately why I decided to DNF. She was kind of an asshole to Ryan when he was justifiably upset with her.

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute, easy read with excellent LGBTQ+ and mental health rep.

Simone’s journey to understand what her identity as a bisexual woman means felt genuine, relatable, and most importantly, rare in the world of romance. While cis myself, I can imagine so many queer readers will see themselves in Simone or others in this story in an impactful way.

I also enjoyed the dynamics at play with Simone’s coworkers (including a good subplot on toxic work culture), Ryan’s own relationship trauma, and the Whittaker family dynamics (we love supportive siblings who show up).

Unfortunately the romance here fell a little flat for me—I think in part because this arc moved too quickly from attraction to hooking up to love to the requisite 11th hour breakup. While Simone’s actions and hesitations made sense in the scheme of where her head was at, I just didn’t feel enough of the chemistry between them to justify just how quickly they moved, and it made the spice fall kinda flat.

I do think there’s an audience where this one hits even better, though. And more than anything, it’s worth celebrating that stories this rare can find a place in traditionally published romance.

Thank you Gallery for the ARC!

[.✦ ݁˖ Kenzie .✦ ݁˖ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

For the first 40%, I did not like this book. Simone came off super bratty and entitled. The whole scene where they were at the ski resort was okay...but I felt like the author did a lot of telling and not showing in the beginning. I didn't feel the connection between Ryan and Simone right away. Simone was unnecessarily aggressive towards Ryan and Ryan was just...aloof I guess. The romance throughout the book was meh.

The middle part of the book dealt more with Simone's self identity issues. I enjoyed this part a little more. It felt relatable and genuine. I truly felt her inner struggles.

The ending was a lot better - it showed true and touching friendships, as well as the reality of people not accepting LGBTQ+. Honestly my favorite parts of the book was when I wasn't reading the romance parts. I enjoyed watching Simone's journey of self discovery, her becoming comfortable in her skin and setting boundaries.

Overall, 3⭐️. It had some important and touching moments. Not really a rom-com. I would recommend if you like a good self-discovery arc.

[Read_with_Beans · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for providing an ARC of See You at the Summit by Jordyn Taylor.

This isn’t a romantic comedy, if that’s what you expected. It’s about the FMC coming out as bisexual after years of hiding in the closet, and not everyone, including her parents, is fully supportive. She’s dealing with the fallout of announcing her sexuality on Instagram when her boss tells her she has to go to Whistler for a big event for the new company. There she has to work with the MMC, who is a straight man, and sparks fly.

The shortcomings of the book for me were the FMC; she was annoying, and I just couldn’t find myself rooting for her or her relationship with the MMC, who is MUCH for likable. Also, there seemed to be a lack of chemistry between the main characters. The book just didn’t hit for me like I was hoping it would. There was more spice in this book than I was prepared for, especially early on in the book.

With that being said, I would recommend this book, as many of the things I didn’t enjoy were completely subjective. The writing style was enjoyable, and the pacing was perfect. This is definitely worth giving a chance.

[Smut Goblin · Rating 3 out of 5]

See You at the Summit is a heartfelt, honest look at coming out, claiming your identity, and falling for someone you absolutely did not plan on. Simone’s journey feels incredibly real — messy, tender, funny, and full of those deeply relatable bi-growing-pains moments. And while this isn’t a traditional rom-com, the chemistry is there, and the spice? Yeah… the spice is spicing. Ryan surprised me in the best way too — quieter, more thoughtful, and navigating his own fears right alongside her. Their connection isn’t simple, but that’s what makes it compelling: it’s two people trying to show up honestly, even when it’s complicated.

[Rebekah McCallie Winter · Rating 3 out of 5]

See You at the Summit is one of those one sitting kinds of books. It's fast paced, fun, with a cute plot and a grumpy man. Great LGBTQ+ and mental health representation. This story focuses on the struggle of coming out, the micro aggressions surrounding being bisexual, and the internal struggle of what does it mean to be a bisexual woman dating a man? I thought this was done with care and compassion, and it felt relatable and real I think many people will be able to see themselves in aspects of Simone's story. Also she's dealing with a quite toxic work environment, and who can't relate to that in some way!?

I struggled a bit with the relationship dynamics. I didn't fully understand why these characters were falling for one another, and the pacing was a bit choppy which made me hard to fully engage in the relationship. They hate each other one second and then they're hooking up the next, and while real life does work that way, I felt I personally needed a little more time for the relationship to simmer.

Overall a good afternoon read with great representation.

[sameeunc · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars (need to add in that extra lil .5 stars rating)

See You at the Summit was a solid read, but it ultimately left me feeling a little bleh. This was my first book by Jordyn Taylor, and while I didn’t dislike it, it also didn’t fully pull me in the way I hoped it would.

The story follows Simone, who is navigating her identity and stepping into a new chapter of her life after coming out later in adulthood. I appreciated the focus on self-discovery and queer representation, and the setting and premise had a lot of potential. Ryan, the love interest, had moments where he felt more engaging than Simone, especially as his softer side started to show.

That said, I struggled to fully connect with the characters and the romance. Parts of the story felt a bit flat for me, and I found myself wanting more emotional depth and spark between the leads.

Overall, this was an okay read, and I can see why others might really enjoy it. The covers for Jordyn Taylor’s books are absolutely adorable, and I would still be open to trying another book from this author in the future.

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a bi woman married to a straight man, I was incredibly excited to read See You at the Summit. In it, the main character comes out as bi at the age of 29 and then immediately falls in love with a straight man. While there were some moments that really resonated with me, I also felt that the emotional journey of the main character was exhausting. There were several scenes in which she makes a fool of herself in order to live up to what she thinks a bi person should be. When she finally realizes that she should instead be true to herself, it's sweet but frustrating, since the reader is yelling at her to do that very thing from the third chapter. Overall I liked the main characters and I appreciated that they spent time away from each other to grow. I kind of wish they had grown a little more on the page. In general, the beginning was engaging and the end was heartwarming but the middle section of the book was a little frustrating.

[Alexandra Vlaming · Rating 4 out of 5]

See You at the Summit is a warm romance, with a central plot line of finding yourself, and I loved this read. I read this quickly, it’s a fast read, with a pretty fast paced plot, which I appreciated. The characters are all warm and kind, and built up well, really adding to the story, in particular I loved the friendship characters, I want a Lucy in my life!

My main quibbles are that the corporate intrigue plot ended up majorly on the back burner, kind of hastily brought in at the end, and in the central romance there was bit too much back and forth where the same conflict reared its head more than once.

All in all, this was very cute, and I recommend it if you are looking for a novel about self discovery, and learning to love yourself. Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

[BookstagramSam · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Idk if I classify this as a rom com. Though it kind of started that way. It more so ended up being a romance book about finding one’s identity and their journey. Which was written so well. I know from watching some of my friends how hard it can be to find someone’s place as a bisexual.

I loved Simone and loved watching her journey and growth. I didn’t love the relationship of her and Ryan though. I know there needed to be conflict. But I just didn’t love all of the conflict and third act breakups. Though necessary for both of them to find their way.

Thank you NetGalley and Gallery to the gifted copy to review.

[Vanessa Symington · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an emotional and beautiful read.

I was hooked from the start and was so invested in Simone's journey as finding herself after coming out as bi. While I cannot fully relate, I understood and deeply felt the emotions Simone was feeling. A true testament to feeling comfortable in your skin and not conforming to what other people think.

See You at the Summit will send you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions but will have you feeling incredible by the end. I would highly recommend it as a read!

Jordyn Taylor has done a remarkable job at writing a story that will speak to so many members of the queer community.