I already know this is going to be one of my favourite books of 2025! 🙂‍↕️ I literally had to force myself to put it down, otherwise I wouldn’t sleep 😅. I was sad when it ended bc I wanted this book to go on foreverrrrrrr!

We are following 2 MCs, Mason and Cameron, both of whom have had difficult lives, which made them put on façades and withdraw from their peers. This story explores both of their struggles in a very raw and vulnerable way, which was difficult to read at times, but it was also a very realistic portrayal of these problems (definitely check out the TWs)! I really liked seeing Mason and Cameron growing to overcome these issues, and being there for each other through these difficult moments.

Individually, the characters were great! Cameron is a really funny character (Amanda Woody always manages to write funny MCs. It’s not often I highlight funny one-liners in books, but with this author, it’s a staple!). Mason was a more introverted character, but still quite sassy, so their banter was just >>>>>>. Both MCs were really well-developed.

Their romance was really sweet!! 🥺🤧😭 I looooved seeing Mason and Cameron growing closer and trusting each other more and more, to the point where they finally felt comfortable being themselves! They were so kind and understanding of each other’s boundaries, and their romance gave this story such a hopeful undertone; while there were difficult moments in the story, I knew these characters would always have each other to lean on. I just adoooored them!

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I don’t really give quarter-stars, but if I did, this would be a 4,25 *. I feel like, if I read it again, I’d bump it up to 4,5 *. I just really enjoyed this book, and I can’t wait to have a physical copy! 🫂

Thanks to the author for providing me with an eARC of this book!