Change Your Ticket: A YA Celebrity Romance

by Clara Nielsen

Genres: Romance

Published May 18, 2026

About the author

Clara Nielsen writes sweet & swoony YA romances set in high school, all about shy girls and the boys who are head-over-heels for them. When she’s not busy writing, you’ll probably find her out on the lake, putting together the perfect playlist, or sipping on a chai latte while daydreaming about her next story.

Reviews

[Tori{LovesReadingRomance} (Jacks’s version) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Change your ticket
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Now playing ⋆｡˚୨FEVER DREAM by Alex Warren ୧˚｡⋆

-ˏˋ⋆ ᴡ ᴇ ʟ ᴄ ᴏ ᴍ ᴇ ⋆ˊˎ-
Okay so I still don’t know how I missed this release until like two weeks after it dropped on KU, but I will admit I did stay up and read it one night

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

Somethin’ ‘bout you hit me like a freight train to the chest, uh-uh

The day we met, uh-uh

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

‧₊˚✧Characters✧˚₊‧
Clementine: fan girl thru and thru for sure and she’s not much of a character really but I’m glad she got Will to do what he wanted on his bucket list

Will: 100% the calmest of the Valentine brothers (including Tino) and I do really like his character. I don’t understand abt how he acted when he found Clementine in his room and then when everything else happened
I do feel bad abt he basically being forced into the band and now having a stalker but he obviously loves his brothers,

Logan: I think him and Will are twins and poor Logan when he has to deal with Noah which I’m guessing is 95% of the time and I can’t wait for his book

Noah: the chaos gremlin I have a few favorites quotes from his as well that are in the quotes and notes section he’s hilarious

Aspen: 100% Noah’s future girlfriend I’m calling it, and she’s great

Reese: Clementines bestie and she’s also great, I do think Clementine should have kept her in the loop more tho

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

My loneliness

Left the room the second that you walked in, somethin’ like a fever dream

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

‧₊˚✧Themes✧˚₊‧
Not too bad just some mild kissing and the boys have a stalker, and Clementine and Will use Will’s fake id (that Noah got him from his id guy) to get a bottle of champagne for their “anniversary”

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

Haven’t slept in weeks, I think I’m seeing things

Like our shadows dancing us out of our clothes

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

‧₊˚✧Plot & Progression✧˚₊
Pretty fast paced since it’s only 350ish pages as an ebook
And there wasn’t really wasn’t a calm moment either.
There wasn’t really much plot I mean they fell in love in like 15 hours or something but it’s still a really enjoyable read

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

I’ll be damned in you love me, damned if you don’t

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

‧₊˚✧Things that stood out✧˚₊‧
I did love Clementines pink hair (the best) and I did enjoy reading abt Tino’s brothers and I am thinking that Aspen and Noah are going to be a thing and then it’s probably Reese and Logan
✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

‧₊˚✧Quotes & Notes✧˚₊‧

Pg.48
But just for the record, if you find my murdered body on the beach later, look for Strawberry Short Cake ok? Logan What the actual hell does that mean *ten minutes later* Noah Soooo at what point do we assume he’s dead

Pg.59-60
Transcript of Radio Interview With The Valentine Brothers Interviewer: Welcome to Beach Pop Radio! Today, our special guests are the Valentine Brothers! Well… two-thirds of them. Where is good old Will today?
Noah Valentine: [clears throat] Sick. [Long pause]
Interviewer: Oh?
Logan: Yeah, really sick. Bed-ridden. Fever. Chills. All that.
Noah: And I know this probably sounds like we’re making that up⁠—
Logan: No it doesn’t.
Noah (babbling): You know, since the details feel like a kid trying to get out of school⁠—
Logan: Noah, shut up.
Noah (still babbling): But I swear it’s true! Logan saw him this morning and said he looked terrible. Like he’s going to die, even. I mean, he’s not going to die! No fans need to worry about him dying! Well, maybe he will die, but like, not because of an illness. If he dies, it will be because of Strawberry Shortcake.
Interviewer: The… cartoon character? Logan: No.
Noah: We’re not sure. He didn’t give much detail.
Interviewer: Oh, so this is something he told you? He said he was going to die via Strawberry Shortcake?
Noah: Well—not exactly.
Logan (firmly): Not at all. What Noah means is that Will had a fever nightmare last night that he was telling us about. He’s not going to die and nobody needs to worry about him dying. He’s sorry he can’t be here.
Noah: Ow!
Interviewer: Are you okay, Noah?
Noah: Uhhhh yeah. Yeah, sorry. I thought something hit my leg but⁠—
Interviewer (amused): Logan, did you kick your brother?
Logan: Of course not. But I think we better get on with the questions.

(Note:
Real brotherhood right there
(Also Noah is the clueless one called it)

Pg. 72
beachbum2007 Or maybe Strawberry Shortcake got him before departure coolbeans99 You all heard one weird sentence and made an entire conspiracy theory out of it WillowsHeart13 And?? What else were we supposed to do??

Pg.119-120
He was quiet for a second. “What are they offering?” “Oh my God, there’s a drink called Tropical Paradise.” “That tells me nothing.” “There’s another one called Island Bliss.” “Still nothing.” “Sunset Passion.” “These are just nouns flirting with each other.”

(Note:
I'm so using that in a book or at least that last part lol)

Pg.129-132
Group Name: THE TALENT( ED BROTHERS) Members: Will, Noah, Logan
Noah: HE TURNED HIS LOCATION OFF Logan: Yes Noah, I can see that
Noah: No but like HE turned it off WILL Do you know how serious this is???
Logan: You’re acting like he faked his death Noah: How do we know he DIDN’T???
Logan: Because he turned his location off manually instead of disappearing mysteriously into the ocean
Noah: Okay well where do you think he went???
Logan: I don’t know
Noah: Do you think he’s mad at us
Logan: For what?
Noah: I don’t know Existing
Logan: Noah
Noah: Well SOMETHING happened He skipped an interview He broke into some random resort Now he’s vanished into the Hawaiian wilderness This is the beginning of a documentary “The Disappearance of a Boy Band Member”
Logan: You think everything is the beginning of a true crime documentary
Noah: Because documentaries start with weird stuff like this First it’s “he missed one interview” Then ten years later someone’s being interviewed in silhouette talking about warning signs
Logan: You are unbelievable
Noah: Thank you
*Three minutes later*
Noah: Wait WAIT
Logan: What now?
Noah: What if he joined a cult
Logan: A cult.
Noah: Think about it They isolate vulnerable people on vacation all the time
Logan: You think Will got recruited into a cult in under six hours?
Noah: You didn’t see the water aerobics instructor at the resort, Logan That man had charisma
Logan: I’m begging you to be serious for thirty consecutive seconds
Noah: I AM serious What if they shaved his head already What if we never see him again
Logan: There’s no way a celebrity as big as him can just disappear into a cult
*Five minutes later*
Noah: Okay, new theory
Logan: I was happier before those words Noah: He was kidnapped so he could be cloned to create a replacement band
Logan: … I’m one step away from throwing my phone out so you can’t contact me anymore
Noah: You say that as if we don’t live together YOU’LL NEVER BE RID OF ME NEVERRRRR
Logan: Is it too late for me to be an only child?

(Note:
Why do I have a feeling that Logan and Noah are either twins or both the youngest before Tino and Logan's either the oldest or the middle child who had to share a room with Noah for most their life and loves him but also mildly hates him sometimes)

Pg.155
There’s a lot of shoving happening when I sit down with the Valentine Brothers. Logan is trying to steal Noah’s water bottle. Noah retaliates by calling Logan’s haircut “a cry for help.” Will is watching all of this with the patient expression of someone who has been doing exactly this his entire life. He catches me looking and shrugs. “Every day,” he mouths.

(Note:
Their toddler twins and Will is their exhausted overworked mother)

Pg.311
Silence settled over the loading dock. Steve looked at Will. Then at me. Then at the golf cart. Then back at Will again. Nobody spoke for a very long few seconds. Finally, Steve said very calmly, “I leave you alone for one day.”

[OneMadReader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️
Language: a few hells and damns
Drug/Alcohol Content: 🍺🍺

This was a pretty enjoyable read. I loved the Hawii and vacation setting, but I think since the plot wasn't that realistic I wasn't as engrossed in the story as I could have been.

*I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[LoghanJoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun, feel-good YA romance! This book was easy to get lost in. One of my favorite things about this story was the tropical vacation setting. Clara Nielsen did a great job making the destination feel vibrant and inviting, and it made me wish I could book a trip there myself. It gave it the perfect summer-read vibe.

I also enjoyed the romance between Clementine and Will. Celebrity romances can be hit or miss for me, but this one felt sweet and entertaining. I found myself rooting for the characters from the beginning.

While there were a few moments where I wanted a little more depth, overall, it left me smiling. If you're looking for a lighthearted YA romance filled with sunshine, adventure, and swoony moments, Change Your Ticket is definitely worth picking up.

Thank you to the author for providing me with an ARC. I'm grateful for the opportunity to read and review this book!

[mikayla]

pre-read: IM SORRY?! how did I miss a Clara Nielsen book being released 😭😭😭

[Hailey Smart · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Change Your Ticket by Clara Nielsen releases today, May 18th, and follows Clementine, a fangirl of the main male character’s boy band that he’s in with his brothers. Through a mix of not fully thought-out plans and complete chance happenings, you get to experience what honestly feels like a fever dream for anyone who’s ever imagined meeting and spending time with someone they’ve watched and cheered for for years.
As the storyline builds, there are so many little moments between the characters that are genuinely so cute and fun to read. The chemistry and emotion between the two main characters felt very sweet and believable, and it made it easy to root for them throughout the story. It had that quick, addictive strangers-to-lovers feeling that makes you want to keep reading just to see what happens next.
There are definitely parts of the storyline that don’t really make sense realistically, but in the context of a fictional romance book, I could absolutely ignore it for the sake of the story because the overall experience was still really enjoyable. Sometimes you just have to lean into the fun and chaos of it all, and this book definitely gives that kind of vibe.
My biggest issue was honestly that I just wanted more. The ending especially felt a little rushed, and I really wish the story had been expanded on more so we could spend extra time with these characters and their relationship. I also would have loved getting to know the side characters better because there’s definitely potential there for more stories and deeper connections.
Overall, this was a really cute and enjoyable read, and
“Change Your Ticket by Ciara Nielsen releases today, May 18th, and follows Clementine, a fangirl of the main male character’s boy band that he’s in with his brothers. Through a mix of not fully thought-out plans and complete chance happenings, you get to experience what honestly feels like a fever dream for anyone who’s ever imagined meeting and spending time with someone they’ve watched and cheered for for years.

As the storyline builds, there are so many little moments between the characters that are genuinely so cute and fun to read. The chemistry and emotion between the two main characters felt very sweet and believable, and it made it easy to root for them throughout the story. It had that quick, addictive strangers-to-lovers feeling that makes you want to keep reading just to see what happens next.

There are definitely parts of the storyline that don’t really make sense realistically, but in the context of a fictional romance book, I could absolutely ignore it for the sake of the story because the overall experience was still really enjoyable. Sometimes you just have to lean into the fun and chaos of it all, and this book definitely gives that kind of vibe.

My biggest issue was honestly that I just wanted more. The ending especially felt a little rushed, and I really wish the story had been expanded on more so we could spend extra time with these characters and their relationship. I also would have loved getting to know the side characters better because there’s definitely potential there for more stories and deeper connections.

Overall, this was a really cute and enjoyable read, and since this is the first book in the series, it definitely makes me excited to see what’s coming next.”

[Sierra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reader’s Notes:

*Series or Connected Books?* 1st of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone

*Point Of View:* Clementine (& various group chats, news reports, etc in between some chapters)

*Any Cursing Or Possibly Offensive Language?* there are about 5 uses of ‘hell’; there is one mention of a character swearing without using words on page

*Romance?* Yes! Just kisses

*Things To Know:*

–it is briefly mentioned that Clementine accidentally sees Will in his underwear

-it is briefly mentioned twice that Clementine drank an alcoholic drink (once with parent permission)

-it is mentioned that a character has a stalker

Review:

I didn’t understand the title of the book in relation to the story, but this story was really cute regardless! I really liked all the different fun moments Clementine and Will had throughout this book. It was so much fun to see them getting to know each other outside of being a celebrity and a fan. And I especially loved the moments when they’d almost get discovered by someone! Specifically when it was someone Will knew. 😂

As a side note: It was a little weird at first having Will choose to trust Clementine considering she broke into his room. But as I got to know Clementine further and she realized what she did/how it looked from Will’s perspective I felt it made their situation better in my eyes. (Plus, they both got to know each other better & their motivations behind things.)

I’m really excited to find out who Will’s brothers will end up with… as well as if my guesses would be correct!

Summary:

When Clementine left for her Hawaii vacation with her parents and best friend, she never thought she’d get the chance to meet the Valentine Brothers… or that she’d get caught stealing clothes from one of their hotel rooms…

Clementine loves the Valentine Brothers’ band and follows anything related to them. So when she hears that her favorite band will be in Hawaii the same time that she is, it seems like fate. Finding out they aren’t just in Hawaii but also at the same hotel as her just might have sent her over the edge.

But when Clementine gets caught by Will Valentine stealing his clothes, she thought for sure security would be called for. Instead, a deal is struck that will give Will a day to see what it’s like to be normal for once – with Clementine along for the ride. But the more time she spends with him, the more Clementine comes to realize that the celebrity she knew of and the boy Will truly is beneath the façade are two completely different people. And Clementine may just be in danger of falling for the real Will after their day together…

[Carmen Dieleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Change your ticket

Wat staat er op jouw bucketlist?

Alweer een nieuwe boek van Clara Nielsen. Elke keer als er een nieuw boek uitkomt ben ik helemaal enthousiast. Dit is een deel 1 van de serie wat betekent dat er nog meer van dit soort verhalen aankomen!

Ik heb erg genieten van dit boek. De memento die de personages samen hebben zijn zo leuk en mooi opgebouwd. Het verhaal gaat over Clemetine en Will. Will maakt deel uit van een band en heeft nooit echt een dagje vrij. Clementine neemt hem daarom zonder dat iemand het weet voor de dag mee. Ze komen in allerlei situaties terecht, sommige zo schattig, andere lachwekkend. Ik heb dit verhaal echt met een glimlach op mijn gezicht gelezen en kon geen genoeg krijgen van dit verhaal. Hij was veel te snel uit 🙈
Another new book by Clara Nielsen. Every time a new book comes out, I get totally excited. This is part 1 of the series, which means there are more stories like this to come!

I really enjoyed this book. The moments the characters share are so fun and beautifully written. The story is about Clementine and Will. Will is part of a band and never really has a day off. So, without anyone knowing, Clementine takes him out for the day. They end up in all sorts of situations, some so cute, others hilarious. I really read this story with a smile on my face and couldn't get enough of it. It was finished way too quickly 🙈

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ sterren
#lezenisontspanning #neverstopreading #spreadthebooklove #reading #bookstagramreadsmay

[Mona M · Rating 2 out of 5]

ARC review let’s get into it

Okay I was really excited for this book because I loved her hartwell academy series (I still need to finish that series)

But this one just wasn’t for me and the only reason for that is how it started. I would like to preface this review with: it wasn’t for me but it might be for you

Spoiler warning







I get the fan x celebrity trope and usually I love it but she was just TOO obsessed, she broke into his room and yes they had a fun day after that but they never explained why he was okay with it, she asked about it so it was briefly mentioned and not brought up again, especially because he and the band were literally dealing with a stalker enough that the body guard was keeping tabs on her and she had been to every show.

I get the point is that they’re different but you can’t hate one stalker and romanticize the other one and that’s pretty much what she was. like I honestly think my rating would be higher if it didn’t start with Clementine breaking into his room to steal his stuff.

I have loved the other books so far by her that I’ve read but unfortunately this wasn’t for me.

If you give it a read I hope you like it more than I did ♥️

Happy reading!

Thank you to Clara and BookSirens for the ARC

[Calypso✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨This was such a fun, light, slightly unhinged YA romance in the best way.

🌴Change Your Ticket had me hooked from the very first line because… breaking into a celebrity’s hotel room is absolutely wild, but somehow it works for this story. Clementine is chaotic in a very relatable.🤭She was fun, sweet and hilarious. She is definitely someone who you would want as a partner for adventures 💕

Will is exactly what you want in a celebrity romance MMC.🫠He is charming, a little guarded, but surprisingly normal once you strip away the fame. I really liked how he didn’t feel completely untouchable or over the top but instead, he felt like a guy who just wanted one day without all the pressure.❤️‍🩹

This isn’t a super deep or heavy romance, and it doesn’t try to be. I did want a bit more time to sit with the emotional side of things, especially once reality comes back into play, but I still had a really good time with it.🫶🏽

⭐️Overall, it’s a fast, funny, slightly chaotic celebrity romance with great vibes, a sweet connection, and a fun banter. I definitely recommend if you want to read a light and easy book.🙌🏽

Thank you to the Author Clara Nielsen for the opportunity to read this ARC!🩷

[MaisieDaisy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a cute story, I really love Clara Nielsen’s writing style and she is a very creative author. There were a couple of typos but only like two I couldn’t decipher not her fault but the editors and not a big deal. The plot was packed full of events and I mean some transitions were a little confusing but then again I am not the brightest so it might’ve been me the pool scene I was definitely confused as to if they were back at the hotel or at a different resort but yeah that’s about it. I liked the characters I reallllllyyyy loved that clementine, A.) her name was very unique and brought me joy, and B.) she had pink hair I thought that she was cool. She wasn’t as annoying as fans are typically portrayed and she had lots of character development. I think overall it was a nice read and I will definitely be reading the next one. A good 3.8 stars if you ask me 😁😁

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clara Nielsen does it again with another sweet young adult book. Change your ticket starts off with an insane prologue that just sucks you in wondering how the heroine got there. You don't get to learn why right away but you did meet clementine and her bff Reese on a trip to Maui. I like the added text messages that the author includes. Clementine Meeting Will Valentine is straight out of a sitcom. The main characters have some good banter and i like how this is just basically a bunch of cute things.

You will question Will's motives almost as much as Clementine does. It was a cute little story I would love to read the others especially if aspen and Noah gets one gotta love a friends to lovers

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Miri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
As always, another amazing book by Clara Nielsen. Every time I read a new book of hers, I can’t put it down!

Clementine is a huge fan of the Valentine Brothers, especially Will. When she finds out that the brothers are in Hawaii, staying at the same hotel as her and her friend, she can’t help but think it’s meant to be. I mean breaking into a hotel room to get a sweatshirt counts right?

But how can this adventure continue when you get caught?

This book is about setting yourself free and living in the moment. I laughed and cried during the whole book and couldn’t put it down. It’s a must read!

[tre.wandereads · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'd give this 3.5 stars. While the story was cute, and the trope something all of wish for, it kind of felt a bit stalkery and I dunno how I feel about it. I'm such a huge kpop fan and I've always felt bad for them having overly obsessed fans just follow them around inappropriately. This kind of toes that line and while the sparks flew eventually and they did have a connection, the delivery felt a bit iffy to me. It was still, at its core, a nice love story so good on that.

[Kelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved this book and would have given it 5 stars but there were a few issues. Firstly there were so many typos. I gave up highlighting them on the ebook in the end. There were also a few phrases that kept repeating not long after each other. But other than that my 42 year old brain was 14 again and loved this. I can’t wait for book two! Thank you to Book Siren’s for this ARC.

[whimsical reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was wild but entertaining. It was fast paced and clean. Did they fall way too fast? Yes.

Content
Underage drinking and ID
Breaking into hotel room
Stealing golf cart
Kissing
Swimming suits
Chaos
Wild fans

[Kaitlyn Raasveld · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really cute read. The plot flowed really well and it was sweet. The characters relationships were nice and it wasn’t overly graphic.

[Scarlett Rhodes · Rating 4 out of 5]

great book! thank you for the arc 🫶🏼 clementine was the perfect mix of fangirl, and will was such a lover boy!

[Camille Blais · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a cute story, i love the boy band series by Clara it’s so different from what I’ve read elsewhere. Clementine is such a cutie. Can’t wait for Noah and Logan’s stories !

[books_by_bugs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this as an ARC for an honest review!

5 stars! I loved the fact that it was set in Hawaii and it was so fun to read. Clem and Will were just PEAK.

[Willow Brunner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much it was such a fun book I can’t wait for the series to come out. <3

[Teya Teya · Rating 5 out of 5]

So fun and nonstop adventure. Holy cow!

[Toby Willow · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was just what I needed. Some light reading to do while focusing on something else. It was swoon worthy, fun, and made me wish all my beach vacations had been like this. A few parts bored me, but it just felt kind of unrealistic. They said that they loved each other after eleven hours of knowing each other, and just happened to have beach houses in the same town in Canada (not the same as the Hawaii resort), and she got her celebrity crush just the way she wanted. I did think the relationship was a healthy one though, so whatever floats their boat I guess.

[Adriana Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

SUPER CUTE AND WHOLESOME

One of the funniest, sweetest, romcom novels I’ve ever read! Love the author’s way of writing couple dynamics and moments!