ALL HAIL THE NEW FLUFFY YA ROMANCE SUPREME, JOYA GOFNEY! I’m in awe, I love this book that much. This book was literally everything. From the first chapter I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed. The way she writes her characters to be likable but flawed is so incredible. Her characters feel so real because they’re not perfect and I don’t want them to be because teenagers aren’t supposed to have everything 100% figured out. The main character, Monique was so relatable like that’s my sister. I could relate to being raised by traditional parents and having their views on sex being passed on to you without you even realizing it. My favorite thing about YA contemporaries is witnessing characters grow and come into their own. Joya Gofney depicted that perfectly with Monique. Monique and Reggie were just so cute I couldn’t handle it. From their very first interaction they had me hooked. Reggie being so gentle with Monique and bringing out the side of her she never knew existed, chef’s kiss. The friendships and sisterhood shown in this book was so needed and I loved how by the end of this it wasn’t just focused on the romance but about curating an entire community. The conversations dealing with religion, sex, and virginity were all so thoughtfully done. As an alleged good girl myself I approve this message.