This was a solidly *cute* romcom. I read it on a lake trip, which felt very fitting because it was very much a beach read - light and fluffy and fun, but probably won’t stick with me forever. The third act breakup was predictable. Although it didn’t go down the exact way I thought it would, and the protagonist mostly understood that it wasn’t the love interest’s fault, but if anything that honestly just made it more confusing? Like they essentially breakup because he doesn’t have the exact same view of love and relationships as she does, and isn’t ready to say I love you after two months, which all seems very reasonable to me. This + a few frustrating minor characters knocked it down a star or so, but it could be worth a read if you’re a fan of the genre and will enjoy references to romcoms both classic and modern.

This was such a cute rom-com! I loved the idea of recreating famous scenes and going along with the characters to complete them. It was a lot of back and forth between the two main characters, Harry and Sally, but lots of twists and turns make for a fun story!

Nobody Puts Romcoms in the Corner is a sweet romantic comedy. Obviously, it's full of references to classic films of that genre. It's also packed with a healthy dose of wish fulfilment. Heck, the hero Harry is even compared to Chris Hemsworth at one point. That's me all in! In all honesty, it's so sweet I got toothache a few times. But Sally (yes, really) is an easy girl to get behind. If you want a light read to take you away from real life, with only a dash of angst, this is your book. It's enjoyable but in the same way as a Biscoff cheesecake. Bloody lovely, but too much could make you feel ill.

I was very excited for this book the premise was so interesting to me unfortunately this book was just okay for me I enjoyed the plot, the characters, and the romcom references but none of that was enough. although the romance was okay I wish it was a little more thought out and not so insta love/lust. I did love all of the rom-com references and it made me so excited to watch some romcoms.
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thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest revoew.

Nobody Puts Romcoms In The Corner is the latest novel by author Kathryn Freeman. It’s a wonderful ode to all the romcoms we’ve loved over the years. And as ever with Kathryn’s work, it’s unputdownable.

Nobody Puts Romcoms In The Corner is one of those books you could instantly see it being made into a movie. Full of laughs, and wonderful rom-com references which will have you wanting to re-watch all your favourites. With every re-read, you will spot a new reference. It’s a book that keeps on giving and delights you no matter how many times you read it.

Reading this book gives you warm and fuzzy feelings galore. It’s easily one of Kathryn Freeman’s best releases to date.

With a title and cover associated with one of my favourite movies, Dirty Dancing, I had very high expectations going into this book.

Kathryn Freeman totally nailed it. I loved these 2 characters, Harry and Sally. I loved their story. I loved the tiktok romcom recreations - so fun! Freeman somehow wrote this book without it being the slightest bit cheesy.

I think I had a dopey smile on face throughout! I love my romcom movies and loved this book.

Read first chapter and couldn't get into the story. There was a lack of anything to grab my attention, but perhaps the audio version would have been better suited for me, personally. Will not be sharing any review on social media platforms.

Heartwarming story that was very enjoyable. The characters were cute, and had a good relationship with themselves and each other.

This was such an interesting read! I found myself so engrossed in the story, the characters had such incredible arcs, and I can't wait to follow this author's journey!

I had such amazing high hopes for this book because I am a huge romcom fan but I just could not get into it. The chemistry between the characters is great, the recreation of the famous moments is fun and their names are literally When Harry Met Sally which is my fave. However, i did not like the characters all that much and I dont think we got enough of their backstory to make their behaviors make sense. I just wanted to yell at them to be different, which didnt help my love of the story. I do think people will like this book, it just fell a little flat for me.

A light-hearted easy read – perfect!

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

this was so adorable!! i loved watching their relationship develop and the movie references were so fun!

thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for letting me read this early <3

A rom com that gave me all the feels. It's exciting with characters that you can't help but like. The enemies to lover's is the prominent role.

couldnt fully enjoy this book i just feel it wasnt for me. I couldnt fully sink into the story and didnt capture my attention. While this book wasnt for me i know other people will love it

I really enjoyed this fun, lighthearted romcom. It adhered to all the classic cliches and tropes all of us romcom lovers adore, without making them feel tired or overdone. The characters made me laugh, and the narrative was followed beautifully

I’m a closeted rom-com super fan, so I knew this book would be right up my alley. But I wanted more from it than what I ultimately got. The story was absolutely chock full of romantic comedy references, which I loved, but I was hoping to see them woven through the plot more instead of call outs/re-creations. That said, the love story at the center was great. The characters had solid chemistry, and I always love a grumpy/sunshine trope. Some of the peripheral plot fell flat for me though. All in all, a great quick and delightful read for a rom com lover. 3.5 stars rounded up.

I always get excited when a new Kathryn Freeman book drops on my kindle as I've been a huge fan of hers since 2016. With the recent furore over The Sunday Times bestseller list omitting the romance category, the title of Kathryn Freeman's latest novel couldn't be more relevant: Nobody Puts Romcoms in the Corner...not even The Sunday Times!

This is the story of when Harry met Sally and yes, that famous movie scene does get mentioned in the book. The Sally in this case being Harry's landlady who he meets when his relationship ends and he needs somewhere to live. Hunky builder Harry couldn't be more different to romcom loving café owner Sally but there's definitely a spark there and it's only going to get hotter.

I loved both Harry and Sally's backstories and it's Sally who sees a money-making opportunity in recreating famous scenes from her favourite films and getting sponsorship on TikTok. Harry is surprisingly amenable, possibly something to do with Sally's alluring big blue eyes and I loved seeing which scene they would come up with next.

It was great fun to relive some iconic movies through Sally and Harry's hilarious re-enactments. To name but a few, there's scenes from Dirty Dancing, Never Been Kissed, An Officer and a Gentleman, Pretty Woman, When Harry Met Sally, and of course the abomination that is Love Actually.

Entertaining, funny and completely heartwarming, Nobody Puts Romcoms in the Corner is classic Kathryn Freeman and it's sure to put a smile on the face of everyone who reads it.

I received a digital ARC to read and review for the blog tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers from this ARC which I received in exchange for my honest review.

NOBODY PUTS ROMCOMS IN THE CORNER by Kathryn Freeman is a light, chick lit story about Sally, a romcom fanatic, and Harry, who is on the heels of a messy break-up and doesn't "get" romcoms. The two become roommates and start reenacting classic romcom moments - posting their videos on TikTok and going viral. I liked the premise of this book, but ultimately had trouble getting into the TikTok/viral concept. I also sometimes struggle with the grumpy/sunshine trope, which this definitely follows! Lovers of this trope, or folks who don't mind the TikTok premise would likely really enjoy this novel! Freeman's writing is breezy, funny, and romantic.

Great characters and chemistry throughout. Lovely nuggets and nods back to classic romcoms!
I really enjoyed seeing the MC and love interest come together and get their HEA

This book was so cute! I loved the references to different romantic comedies. I really loved the banter between the two main characters. I also liked how it was more than just romance. I always enjoy romance books that include more of a plot to them so this was great!