in LOVE POINTS TO YOU, sixteen-year-old lynda fan is eager to attend her dream school, RISD. since she's lacking financial support, she accepts a job designing characters for a choose-your-adventure love story video game, which leads to her to discovering more about herself and unexpectedly finding love along the way.

i absolutely loved this book! the premise is so unique, and i can't get enough of the otome game world. especially how everyone is obsessed with a trending new game. it's such a fun, relatable detail that adds a refreshing twist to the story.

lynda is flawed and filled with that teenage realness we all know too well. from making dramatic decisions to dealing with jealousy, insecurities, and all the confusion that comes with the pressure of figuring out the future. i know you made silly decisions in high school too, okay? she sometimes lashes out at those closest to her before she can find the right words, but seeing everything come together in the end made it all worth it.

the sibling dynamic between lynda and josie was another highlight! it was heartwarming to see how their relationship evolved throughout the book. and then there's bora. can i get some commotion for the best friend? everyone needs a bora in their life, especially during the chaos of teenage years. she's supportive, understanding, and always there when needed, but she's also not afraid to tell lynda like it is.

loved the asexual representation with lynda and demisexual rep for angela. it's so refreshing to see this kind of diversity in a YA story.

i highly recommend this book if you're an artist, a fan of video games, enjoy messy coming-of-age stories (where teenagers act like teenagers), or are looking for ace representation in a young adult novel. i don't think think this will scratch an enemies to lovers itch if that's what you're looking for. it's definitely more rivals to lovers, and even that's pushing it! it's more "i wasn't sure about you when we first met" to lovers. that's a thing, right???????? even if it's not, it worked for me in this one!

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.