I was explaining the premise of this book to a friend, and I'm not going to lie, it sounded super cheesy. I think that's one of the best parts of this book, it takes you by surprise. It seems like it's going to be another cheesy rom-com (not that there's anything wrong with that, romcoms slap), but it is really an evocative story about a woman in an awful situation learning how to be a person again. January is a wonderful main character. She is questioning a lot about her life and her beliefs, but throughout it all, she still feels like a solid and consistent character. I loved the way that the comedy of this book was layered into the more serious plot. I think the romance folded into the story beautifully. I loved that finding Gus didn't "fix" January or the problems in her life. While it helped her find joy and hope in love, it was only through her own confrontation with her father's actions and accepting her feelings about him that she was able to begin the healing process. I think the plot developed in a really satisfying way as well. The pacing of the story was steady. I don't usually like a slow-burn romance, but this one didn't feel like we were just waiting for them to get together already. There was plenty of tension without the frustration. The obstacles preventing the furthering of the romance weren't trivial, they felt like real issues that would stop people from moving forward with a serious relationship. This was also helped by the main focus being on January's growth and acceptance of her situation, and the secondary focus being the relationship. Overall, this was the kind of book I think anyone would enjoy which told a comforting and inspiring story.