This was another holiday rom com that I was not expecting to love nearly as much as I did. I had so much fun with this one! It was so beautifully queer and messy and just so delightful. I think I loved this one so much because I could see myself so much in Ellie. As a demisexual, bi girl with GAD and mommy issues, she is me and I am her. I also related to a lot of aspects of Jack as well. The raging ADHD, the being terrible at school, never feeling good enough for your family. 

I loved the twist this takes with the fake dating trope, as well as the found family trope. Two of my favorites done really well. I just loved all of the side characters in this to. Jack is swoon worthy. Andrew has adorable himbo energy and I love Dylan as well. The dynamic between all of them was just a chef kiss to read. 

I love the messiness of the situation, the flaws that are so evident in both Ellie and Jack. While this technically does have a third act break up I think it's done really well. 

I also really loved how this was written. The format of bouncing between the present and the past through Ellie's webcomic Snow Day.