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 This was so much fun!! I loved how self aware the book was. The footnotes were my favorite (which is impressive cause I usually hate footnotes in books). All the characters were great, the plot was just so entertaining. The audiobook was great! loved the narrator!! A great, fun, silly cozy mystery!

Now for the very very long wait till book #2!

thank you so much to Netgalley for the audio arc and to the publishers for the physical arc in exchange for an honest review! 

This is another book where I love the concept but I don't like the execution. The magic system was a bit confusing I wish we could have had a bit more information about it. The characters acted WAY younger than 18, it was more like a bunch of 13 year olds. The romance was not very consistent which made it really hard to get attached to the romance. This is very much a slow paced book, it takes a long time for things to move along plot wise since there was a lot of focus on building the scene. I did appreciate that the book ended on a cliff hanger, I just didn't like it. 


Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for a copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review!

Another hit from Katherine Center! It's fast paced, witty, sweet as heck with a splash of emotions. You could tell while reading it how much Katherine poured herself into this book, you couldn't help but love the characters and the story telling. 10/10 would recommend especially if you love romcoms!!! 

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for a copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review! 

 2.5 ⭐

I wish I would have been able to enjoy this more, unfortunately the writing reads more as a middle grade rather than a YA. Cam is not my favorite character to read from I much prefer Blair's POV.

The plot itself felt as though it was lacking, the twist was a bit obvious from about the half way point.

I'm sure people who really loved Missing Clarissa will love this book just as much.

Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for a copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review! 

 man I wanted to punch all the boys lol

great book!! I understand the hype and cannot wait to continue on with the series! 

I adored Chelsea Ichaso's previous work so I was so excited to read this book and I'm so happy this was just as good! 

So many twists and turns. I loved it being a thriller with romance, since I could have anxiety but also swoon at the same time lol. 

overall its a great read! fast paced and easy to follow! Can't wait to see what else Chelsea Ichaso comes out with next.


thanks to Netgalley for a copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review!

such a fun and quick read!! I loved the vibes of the book, I really liked the characters. 

This book 100% needs more hype! There's so many layers to this story. Our main character Wesley "big mac" goes through so much growth through the book. Really good for a debut book!! Anthony Nerada is an author to watch for sure! 

10/10 such a great LGBTQIA+ read! 


thank you Netgalley, Anthony Nerada and Soho Teen & Recorded book for a copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review!!