4.5 / 5 stars!
I come to Monty for a found family of misfits and all the feels, and they delivered it in this book!  I would say that most of the negative reviews revolve around not feeling chemistry between the two, and I think that's because the first 30% there isn't a ton of interactions between the two, so it dragged a little here which is the only reason it wasn't a 5 star for me.  That being said, water tower scene on was basically my whole personality for the week.  Both the main characters Jude and Phi, the first generation characters, and the other second generation characters all shared the spot light which made me excited for the future books in this series.  I loved the dark and unconditional love that you see pouring from the first generation of misfits from this town.  I highlighted a LOT of quotes, because Monty knows how to make you feel seen.  The enemies to lovers trope delivered.  I mean she legit almost kil!ed him!  The spice once it brewed was spot on, and I think the pacing the last 70% of the book was what it needed to be considering the generational feud between these families.  I absolutely adored this book, and I can't wait for Ezra's story!