I honestly don’t know how I rate books any more. It’s either basically a 5 star read or a 3 star. With my adhd brain sometimes there’s no inbetween but I’m trying. 

I devoured this book in one day. Seeing representation as someone who is neurodivergent herself, made me happy. After all representation matters. Not only that if you are neurotypical it gives you a glimpse of what moments of anxiety where you spiral can look like. 

I don’t have ocd, but I appreciated seeing that experience through Florie’s eyes. At least the type she deals with. I feel like with every meant health disorder there are so many levels and layers. 

I loved how her best friend Kacey always pushed her, without being too aggressive. We all need a Kacey friend in our lives to help us grow and be supportive. 

Sam, well wasn’t he just adorable with Florie. But listen, if they want to survive they really will have to expand on their communication beyond the book. Which I have all the faith that they will together. 

Now let’s talk Florie’s mom without spoiling too much. Maybe I felt triggered based on my own childhood and moments growing up. And wow was this so spot on. I honestly thought if Florie just forgave her and didn’t change anything I was going to lose it. While they did have a moment of eventually meeting in the middle - just call me cautiously optimistic. Her mom really had me screaming at the pages in the book. 

All and all a lovely read and I can’t wait to read more by this author in the future! I’ve had my eye on Between You, Me, and the Honeybees.