Thank you Cameron Lund for writing this book because it got me out of my reading rut! I loved everything about it, the characters, the character development, the awkward moments that were painfully relatable, the body positivity, and the happy ending which wasn't absurdly unrealistic.
Can I first just say how much I loved the way this book approached the topic of sex in high school? Lund perfectly emphasized that what other people choose to do with their bodies is none of your concern. Do you like having sex with multiple people? Awesome. Are you waiting until marriage? Amazing. Whatever makes you comfortable is what is important, and no one should be pressured into doing something just because they think everyone else is. Also, the double standard that girls and guys receive! Thank you Cameron for bringing this up in such an empowering way. I applaud you.
Now onto the romance, something which this book is not lacking in any way. So many swoon-worthy moments. Will you still hate one of the guys, and wish that Keely would stop being such a dummy? Yes. (or at least I did) But the story was so good that I can't even complain. Did I predict how everything would play out? Yes. Did I still love every second of it? YES! Seriously guys, friends to lovers is one of the best tropes and I instantly attracted to any book that features it. the fact that this book was so well-written made it all the better.
I mentioned in the beginning that I loved the character development, and that's because ALL of the characters developed, not just the main characters. Have you ever read a book where there a supporting characters that are there but not really there? That's not the case in this book. All of the characters play a role in the story, and the endings they get are satisfying, if not a little bittersweet.
All in all I truly loved this book, and I know I will be rereading it any time I need a light and enjoyable read. I also can't for any future books by Cameron Lund, it's hard to believe that this is her debut, but I can't wait for the future books she writes!
**Thank you to Cameron Lund and Razorbill Publishing for a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review**
Can I first just say how much I loved the way this book approached the topic of sex in high school? Lund perfectly emphasized that what other people choose to do with their bodies is none of your concern. Do you like having sex with multiple people? Awesome. Are you waiting until marriage? Amazing. Whatever makes you comfortable is what is important, and no one should be pressured into doing something just because they think everyone else is. Also, the double standard that girls and guys receive! Thank you Cameron for bringing this up in such an empowering way. I applaud you.
Now onto the romance, something which this book is not lacking in any way. So many swoon-worthy moments. Will you still hate one of the guys, and wish that Keely would stop being such a dummy? Yes. (or at least I did) But the story was so good that I can't even complain. Did I predict how everything would play out? Yes. Did I still love every second of it? YES! Seriously guys, friends to lovers is one of the best tropes and I instantly attracted to any book that features it. the fact that this book was so well-written made it all the better.
I mentioned in the beginning that I loved the character development, and that's because ALL of the characters developed, not just the main characters. Have you ever read a book where there a supporting characters that are there but not really there? That's not the case in this book. All of the characters play a role in the story, and the endings they get are satisfying, if not a little bittersweet.
All in all I truly loved this book, and I know I will be rereading it any time I need a light and enjoyable read. I also can't for any future books by Cameron Lund, it's hard to believe that this is her debut, but I can't wait for the future books she writes!
**Thank you to Cameron Lund and Razorbill Publishing for a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review**