Set in 1985, this was such an angsty, gritty, and deeply layered coming-of-age romance that was completely unputdownable! You follow Sarah Jacobson, an eighteen-year-old preacher’s daughter, whose upbringing clashes dramatically with the emotions and choices that come with finding herself.

This romance absolutely consumed me! Beginning as a forbidden love triangle between two brothers, there's a big focus on desire, freedom, and the struggle for happiness against familial expectations. The chemistry between the characters was so palpable, marked by relentless flirting, silent torments, and an unwavering trust that binds them in a way that felt both tender and intense. 

On top of that, it was filled with shocking twists that kept me on the very edge! It's the kind of unsettling, messy, passionate love story that hooks you from start to finish. I absolutely loved it.

(heat level: multiple open-door scenes, moderate details)