Format: Audio 

Firstly, just to say I’ve never watched the TikTok series this derives from so I am basing this review purely on my experience of listening to it over the last few days, and honestly, I’ve had the best time. 

I completely understand some of the more critical reviews. And I will say that at times it does feel a bit cartoony or fan fictiony, but it was exactly what I needed. The, at times, frankly ridiculous plot had me laughing out loud, but it also didn’t shy away from some darker themes (and I would recommend checking trigger warnings if you need them). 

This is most definitely a grumpy/sunshine book. There was just something about Evie and ‘The Villain’s’ relationship that had me hooked. I loved that she was never afraid to stand up to him, no matter what he was doing or saying. And it was so interesting to see the conflicts he experienced in trying to understand his feelings in the chapters from his point of view (and yes, I have fully accepted that multi-POV books are now apparently my thing). 

It's also clearly a slow burn and if there’s something I’ve learned this year, it’s that I’m a sucker for slow burn. I can’t wait to see how their relationship continues to develop in book 2, which is lined up and ready to go asap. 

Throughout the few days I was reading this, I was constantly looking for excuses to put my headphones in and keep listening, and if that isn’t a sign of an enjoyable book I don’t know what is. I cannot wait to continue.