I loved reading this queer romance so much. It made my heart happy for these two characters, because both really go through some difficult things. Some of my favorite things in a romance are found in this book: dual POV, fake dating, enemies to lovers, there for the difficult things.

Both boys have a lot of baggage in their lives and it follow them into the fake relationship. I was blown away at what things they each separately are dealing with but was pleasantly surprised as they each try to open up to the other. I enjoyed that their backgrounds were slowly known to the reader.

The 3rd act breakup was actually believable and I felt that it was for a reason that felt authentic to the story and the characters. I appreciated the growth shown in each character, as they each realized they needed to get through some things on their own. LOVED that each could be a safe space for the other, but not their ONLY safe space. Just really loved this book, I couldn't put it down. At times, some of the banter and conversations at school did feel slightly YA to me. But, it is a YA book so I can't fault it on that.

A really heart warming book, and I am already looking forward to reading the next book by Amanda Woody. Their writing in this book made me so happy, so I have high expectations for their next one!