I really enjoyed the majority of this book. I especially loved how it doesn’t hide mental illness away like a taboo subject, but brings it to light, and I loved the representation of the LGBTQ+ community. The love story that unfolds is so beautiful, charming, and heartwarming, and I think it’s perfect for today’s day and age.
That being said, I found 90% of this to be extremely predictable. I don’t know if it was meant to be (I knew things about one of the protagonists even before he knew them) or if it was just weak planning, and there’s one bit towards the end that seemed to be tied up a little too neatly.
I truly enjoyed the author’s note at the end of the book. Ms. Cochrun gives so much insight into her work and honestly it’s what bumped this up from 3.75 stars to a solid 4 for me.