I loved the realism in this story. I loved Avery and her courage. I thought she was so layered and vulnerable, completely relatable for a teenage girl in today’s society. As far as romance, this book is double sided. The story itself is a slow burn but Avery is coupled so fast. I thought this added to the story’s realism because young love tends to more quickly and parts of life can feel like they take forever. I also enjoyed the trace of mystery the story holds.