Into the Woods was so much fun!

Both in need of a reset and some time to reflect, Gretchen and Teddy find themselves at an arts camp in the Minnesota woods, and don’t exactly get off on the right foot. Not exactly bitter enemies from the start, but not friends either…

After all the horrendous Tinder dates, Gretchen has sworn off dating and decides to focus on expanding her dance studio business. When the camp director begs her to fill in as a dance mentor, she decides to go with and just take a break from life. Teddy, a musician reeling from his band’s breakup, sees the camp as a peaceful opportunity to write his own songs and create a solo album.

Into the Woods is a romcom, so we know where this is going. Gretchen and Teddy each have baggage to work through, and surprisingly find they have some things in common and a connection where they can help each other unpack it all. Not to mention the major attraction they have for each other. I loved their conversations, the ways they slowly opened up to each other, how their characters developed. I also loved the humor in Into the Woods—so much witty writing and clever banter, so many great comebacks, keen observations, and fun.

I highly recommend the audio version of Into the Woods. Both narrators (Teddy Hamilton and Kit Swann) are fantastic and really bring the story to life.

Thank you to Hachette Audio and NetGalley for my advance listening copy. All thoughts and opinions are mine.

Rating: 4.3
Themes and Tropes: Enemies(ish) to Lovers, Proximity, Childhood Baggage, Camp Setting, Entrepreneur FMC, Rock Star MMC, Summer
Steam: Medium