It was nice to see a character not just with anxiety, but specifically social anxiety! It's a representation you don't see very often. I feel the portrayal could have delved way deeper, exploring more aspects beyond just feeling anxious around people, but there were definitely moments that resonated.

The romance itself didn’t spark overwhelming chemistry for me, but I thought Hunter was a great love interest for Britt. Their dynamic was really cute, with Hunter offering to help Britt with her anxiety in exchange for art lessons. Hunter’s backstory as a recovered alcoholic with a prison record added real depth to his character too, especially in how it mirrored the life of Britt's father.

An unexpected yet welcomed surprise was the perspective of Britt’s mother. At first, I wasn’t sure why it was included, but as the connections between characters and conflicts unfolded, I loved how it all tied together. It was clever! And the overarching theme of forgiveness and personal growth was really lovely!

(heat level: kissing only)