The tension level in this book was so crazy it almost gave me anxiety. Like I stopped mid way and pulled out my comforter read because I thought the buildup and the heat would unalive me! It was one of the sweetest friends to lovers and for sure the hottest book I read this year (2023) if not the hottest book ever. But for sure the first full smex group scene was THE BEST IVE EVER READ!! Like this is exactly what I want if you tell me one or more of the characters are sex works! I want heat and VERITY! I also LOVED the plus size representation! Oniomoh is such a great writer, the gratuitous use of “oh god,” “holy spit,” and “fudge” during the smex was sinful ok! I made me feel all the things. I loved so much the way they took care of Lukas feelings and heart and the growth of each character. The be you and do what makes you happy message was well received. And of all the many quotes to choose from it was “But your anxiety and your trauma are lying to you.” The rest of my thoughts will get my review flagged so I’ll keep them to myself!