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Unravelling
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Expected 20 Oct 26Welcome to North University!
Scarlett Voss has always been in control, but now her world is unravelling. Her family is in crisis and their fashion empire is on the brink of collapse. The last thing she needs is being paired with Evan Branson - the infuriatingly handsome blond she loves to hate - for a class project.
Evan Branson has enough on his plate, with old wounds resurfacing and a family member he never wanted to see again back in his life.
Teaming up with Scarlett was supposed to be a distraction, but the more time he spends with her, the harder it is ignore the woman beneath the polished exterior. And when she unexpectedly asks for his help, he jumps at the chance to prove he can be the support she's never had.
But as their banter turns into something deeper, the two must protect their hearts or risk everything for a chance at something real?
-She dislikes him, he's obsessed with her
-Academic rivals to lovers
-Family drama
-Forced proximity
Readers are giving Unravelling 5-stars!
'There were so many things to love about this book!! The banter! 😍 Everyone must read this!' 5-star Reader Review
'If you're looking for something cute to get you out of a reading slump, read this - I sped through it so fast!' 5-star Reader Review
'So so good that you'll read it in one sitting. 🌶️✨🥀🗡️ Nothing better than an enemies to lovers story to start your mornings' 5-star Reader Review
'Academic rivalry, family war, a school project, friendships and more - everything is just perfect' 5-star Reader Review
'I adored this story. Black cat and standard poodle vibes...I can't wait for everyone to get their hands on this story!!' 5-star Reader Review
'The snarky back and forth and tension was just incredible. I'm obsessed with these characters!' 5-star Reader Review
Scarlett Voss has always been in control, but now her world is unravelling. Her family is in crisis and their fashion empire is on the brink of collapse. The last thing she needs is being paired with Evan Branson - the infuriatingly handsome blond she loves to hate - for a class project.
Evan Branson has enough on his plate, with old wounds resurfacing and a family member he never wanted to see again back in his life.
Teaming up with Scarlett was supposed to be a distraction, but the more time he spends with her, the harder it is ignore the woman beneath the polished exterior. And when she unexpectedly asks for his help, he jumps at the chance to prove he can be the support she's never had.
But as their banter turns into something deeper, the two must protect their hearts or risk everything for a chance at something real?
-She dislikes him, he's obsessed with her
-Academic rivals to lovers
-Family drama
-Forced proximity
Readers are giving Unravelling 5-stars!
'There were so many things to love about this book!! The banter! 😍 Everyone must read this!' 5-star Reader Review
'If you're looking for something cute to get you out of a reading slump, read this - I sped through it so fast!' 5-star Reader Review
'So so good that you'll read it in one sitting. 🌶️✨🥀🗡️ Nothing better than an enemies to lovers story to start your mornings' 5-star Reader Review
'Academic rivalry, family war, a school project, friendships and more - everything is just perfect' 5-star Reader Review
'I adored this story. Black cat and standard poodle vibes...I can't wait for everyone to get their hands on this story!!' 5-star Reader Review
'The snarky back and forth and tension was just incredible. I'm obsessed with these characters!' 5-star Reader Review
400 pages, Paperback
Expected publication October 20, 2026
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May 4, 2026
4.5⭐️
Thank you @littlebrownbookgroup_uk and @netgalley for this ARC! The second book I’ve read by Janisha, and it was sooo good. I need to read her other series now. This volume surprised me at first because it’s very different from Falling. I loved the banter, the found family and the messy, perfect and chaotic dynamic between Scarlett and Evan. Sometimes I like to read romances with characters who are the same age as me so I can identify with the themes explored (parental pressure,…) and see them discover what love and wild feelings are all about.
Scarlett is a determined young woman who knows what she wants. But she’s so hard on herself: she’s built such high walls around herself that she thinks everyone hates her. She has trouble letting her guard down and trusting others because she thinks she has to be the perfect daughter. That’s why I thought Evan was so perfect for her. He’s a character with anxiety and OCD and I was particularly touched by his personality, which I sometimes saw myself in. I loved his patience and the fact that he remained calm and composed in any situation. He is a shoulder to lean on. He’s such a sweet boy (and plays the piano too).
But Scarlett and Evan have so much more in common than they thought and it was so sweet to see them gradually soften in each other’s presence. They both seek their parents’ validation, sometimes forgetting who they really are and what they truly want to do with their lives. I loved seeing the group of girls again, Miles and I’m even more eager to discover Kennedy’s story.
I just liked the « slap thing » a little less but I know it was consensual, it’s not for me.
Thank you @littlebrownbookgroup_uk and @netgalley for this ARC! The second book I’ve read by Janisha, and it was sooo good. I need to read her other series now. This volume surprised me at first because it’s very different from Falling. I loved the banter, the found family and the messy, perfect and chaotic dynamic between Scarlett and Evan. Sometimes I like to read romances with characters who are the same age as me so I can identify with the themes explored (parental pressure,…) and see them discover what love and wild feelings are all about.
Scarlett is a determined young woman who knows what she wants. But she’s so hard on herself: she’s built such high walls around herself that she thinks everyone hates her. She has trouble letting her guard down and trusting others because she thinks she has to be the perfect daughter. That’s why I thought Evan was so perfect for her. He’s a character with anxiety and OCD and I was particularly touched by his personality, which I sometimes saw myself in. I loved his patience and the fact that he remained calm and composed in any situation. He is a shoulder to lean on. He’s such a sweet boy (and plays the piano too).
But Scarlett and Evan have so much more in common than they thought and it was so sweet to see them gradually soften in each other’s presence. They both seek their parents’ validation, sometimes forgetting who they really are and what they truly want to do with their lives. I loved seeing the group of girls again, Miles and I’m even more eager to discover Kennedy’s story.
I just liked the « slap thing » a little less but I know it was consensual, it’s not for me.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.5/5)
Thank you to @littlebrownbookgroup_uk and @netgalley for the ARC.
This was my second Janisha Boswell novel, and while I didn’t love it quite as much as Falling, I still had a lovely time with it.
The biggest surprise was just how different it felt from the previous book. This leans much more into contemporary romance and character growth, with plenty of banter, a found family dynamic, and two characters who slowly realise they have far more in common than either of them expected.
Scarlett is fiercely driven but carries the weight of impossible expectations. She’s convinced she has to be perfect, which makes it difficult for her to trust people or let them see who she really is. Watching those walls gradually come down was one of my favourite parts of the story.
Evan was easily the standout character for me. His anxiety and OCD are woven naturally into who he is rather than defining him, and I found his quiet steadiness incredibly endearing. He’s patient, thoughtful and emotionally intelligent.
I also appreciated how the romance explored the pressure of earning a parents’ approval may impact the decisions they make about love, careers and their futures. Those emotional themes gave the story more depth than I was expecting.
I loved revisiting this friendship group, and by the end I was even more excited to carry on with this series.
Thank you to @littlebrownbookgroup_uk and @netgalley for the ARC.
This was my second Janisha Boswell novel, and while I didn’t love it quite as much as Falling, I still had a lovely time with it.
The biggest surprise was just how different it felt from the previous book. This leans much more into contemporary romance and character growth, with plenty of banter, a found family dynamic, and two characters who slowly realise they have far more in common than either of them expected.
Scarlett is fiercely driven but carries the weight of impossible expectations. She’s convinced she has to be perfect, which makes it difficult for her to trust people or let them see who she really is. Watching those walls gradually come down was one of my favourite parts of the story.
Evan was easily the standout character for me. His anxiety and OCD are woven naturally into who he is rather than defining him, and I found his quiet steadiness incredibly endearing. He’s patient, thoughtful and emotionally intelligent.
I also appreciated how the romance explored the pressure of earning a parents’ approval may impact the decisions they make about love, careers and their futures. Those emotional themes gave the story more depth than I was expecting.
I loved revisiting this friendship group, and by the end I was even more excited to carry on with this series.
July 13, 2026
This was a long awaited read for me while the author was becoming trad published by Sphere - amazing btw!
I loved these characters so much, their flirtatious banter and moments of self realisation made the book absolutely fly by. I also would love to highlight the OCD representation in this book, while I am not in a position to assess how valid this rep was, I do think that it was treated with care and also not used as a throwaway plot device like many authors fall into the trap of.
The only part of this book which fell a little flat for me was the relationship Scarlett had with her parents, this whole dynamic just felt a little confusing and didn't make the most sense sometimes. But equally, some choices we make are not fully thought through and it's important we see adults making those mistakes too, I guess!
I loved these characters so much, their flirtatious banter and moments of self realisation made the book absolutely fly by. I also would love to highlight the OCD representation in this book, while I am not in a position to assess how valid this rep was, I do think that it was treated with care and also not used as a throwaway plot device like many authors fall into the trap of.
The only part of this book which fell a little flat for me was the relationship Scarlett had with her parents, this whole dynamic just felt a little confusing and didn't make the most sense sometimes. But equally, some choices we make are not fully thought through and it's important we see adults making those mistakes too, I guess!
July 14, 2026
I’ve been looking forward to reading this ever since I finished the first book. It was a cute read, but I think I went in expecting a little more.
Scarlett’s relationship with her parents felt a bit confusing, and Evan’s OCD seemed like an underdeveloped plot point that could have been explored in more depth. That said, I really loved Scarlett and Evan together. Their relationship developed naturally throughout the story, and I liked how well they balanced each other out.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, but it didn’t quite live up to my expectations.
Bonus points for skipping the typical third-act breakup, I loved that! The ending also sets up the third book in a way that has me really interested to see where the series goes next.
Scarlett’s relationship with her parents felt a bit confusing, and Evan’s OCD seemed like an underdeveloped plot point that could have been explored in more depth. That said, I really loved Scarlett and Evan together. Their relationship developed naturally throughout the story, and I liked how well they balanced each other out.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, but it didn’t quite live up to my expectations.
Bonus points for skipping the typical third-act breakup, I loved that! The ending also sets up the third book in a way that has me really interested to see where the series goes next.
July 2, 2026
This is the second book in the North University series but it is a standalone, I haven't read the first book and didn't have any trouble reading this one.
Scarlett and Evan's story is very interesting. Different from other college romance I have read. Probably because Evan and Scarlett are both a bit lost, and we know that from the beginning. The pressure they put on themselves to succeed working on their family businesses is far away from the "college experience" and it gives a unique vibe to the story.
The OCD representation is done well, I could feel Evan's struggles pouring from the page.
It was a very sweet read.
Scarlett and Evan's story is very interesting. Different from other college romance I have read. Probably because Evan and Scarlett are both a bit lost, and we know that from the beginning. The pressure they put on themselves to succeed working on their family businesses is far away from the "college experience" and it gives a unique vibe to the story.
The OCD representation is done well, I could feel Evan's struggles pouring from the page.
It was a very sweet read.
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