A review by emilywordsandbooks
You Started It by Jackie Khalilieh

inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This was the cutest high school romance ever. I love the fake dating trope, I love Jamie and Axel, I LOVE revenge plots that end differently than how they started. I was immediately intrigued when it was mentioned that Axel was a TikTok star. Also, unpopular opinion, but third-act breakup is highkey not bad. It really hits you in the feels and there's character development and UGH the growth of the characters over this book, especially Jamie and her relationships with everyone else, was insane. The romance and plot were amazing, but I stayed for the characters. So cute, so fun, I loved this YA romance so much.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own.