I enjoyed this book so much. The humor had me laughing out loud at certain points and I loved learning about the Coast Guard divers and program. I kept taking breaks to Google stuff to get an even better visual, which to me is always a sign of a great book, wanting to scope out more info and deep dive. Katie and Hutch were such great characters and Rue was a favorite for sure, though I do wish there were more of The Gals - they were fantastic when they did show up. 

I think what I loved most though was Katie working thru her body image issues. I resonated so much with this with my own history and experience that I identified with her on a level that I constantly felt seen and understood. While body-image issues or eating disorders are layered and complicated, just addressing it, in and of itself is significant. 

As the author’s note stated at the end, the books was only half focused on the love story between Katie and Hutch, but equally the story of Katie learning how to accept herself in her imperfections, by herself, which I thought was so valuable. I think for those who haven’t struggled with this, maybe it’s not as impactful, but for me it was. It changed the focus of the book a bit in a more introspective, deeper way, that I appreciated - her love story with Hutch shared the stage with learning how to be ok and love herself.

I loved it, and it’s definitely going to be a favorite for me.  I had such a hard time putting it down, thought about it when I wasn’t reading it, and will be thinking about it for a while more. I’m really just disappointed that it’s over. ;)

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book. All opinions are mine.