I had high expectations for this one, and although it didn't quite hit all the sweet spots for me, it was still an enjoyable read.

Luc is one messy character, and we see him fuck up in more ways than necessary, but he's been traumatized in the past and we see him coping and trying to overcome it. Oliver, on the other hand, is a sweetheart, and I would have loved if there were more character development on his part. As for the romance, Oliver and Luc are sweet together, but I feel like their relationship are underdeveloped. I would have liked to see their relationship grow more throughout the book.

The writing was fine, it was humorous and heartfelt. However, I did find myself zoning out a few times. I'm not sure if it's because of Luc as a narrator and he tends to ramble on or because of the pacing of events.

Family was also a big part in the story and I liked that it showed that sometimes our own families are the ones who hurt us and damages us the most. Luc and Oliver's circle of friends, on the other hand, are great.

Overall, this feels like 3.5 star-read for me. I'm kind of sad I didn't end up loving this as much as I imagined.

(I received an e-arc of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Sourcebooks Casablanca!)

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