I absolutely loved this book! I’m a sucker for the enemies to lovers trope to begin with, but this book added a whole new layer to it. I really enjoyed the example of how a couple miscommunications can shape the entirety of a relationship, and that maybe we shouldn’t be so quick to judge. Olive and Ethan hated each other because they both made assumptions about one specific thing rather than talking about it. Then they continued to hate each other for years based off their incorrect assumptions. 

Once it got going, the relationship between Olive and Ethan was so relatable; their quirkiness and strange individual habits humanized them both and brought their characters to life. Olive is more than a little neurotic. Ethan is more than a little guarded and fearful of risk. This combo could have been explosive, but it worked well for them. Once they started talking and understood WHY the other was the way they were, sparks started flying! They both brought each other out of thejr shells, called each other on their bullshit, and pushed each other in ways that made them better people, even though it was highly uncomfortable at times. And by the end, they both really did become better people. 

In addition to having solid characters that grow and change throughout the book, this was a very easy read that I didn’t ever feel like I had to push through. It was hilarious at some parts, sad at others, but overall so hopeful and human. I enjoyed every bit of this book!