There’s a lot to love about this book!

First of all, being loosely inspired by While You Were Sleeping (one of the best romantic comedies, ever) got my immediate attention. I’m also a huge fan of Allison Cochrun’s previously novel, The Charm Offensive.

Ellie is down on her luck, not making ends meet as a barista after previously being let go from the animation job she moved to Portland for. Between her bills and the constant requests from cash from her toxic mother she’s in a situation where she really needs some cash when she runs into Andrew, the handsome owner of the building where her barista job is in and he proposes a marriage of mutual benefit resulting in financial gain for them both.

I will note here that Ellie is both bisexual and demisexual and spent an idyllic day the previous Christmas falling for a woman named Jack (a butch lesbian), who once Ellie has gone home with Andrew for Christmas she quickly finds out that Jack is Andrew’s sister.

I loved the family dynamics of the mom and grandmothers of Andrew and Jacks family, I adored all the references to Taylor Swift and Gilmore Girls (also some of my favorite things). The flashback every other chapter to the snow day was a good way to evolve Ellie and Jacks story.

There was one instance I found particularly confusing in regards to Jack and Ellie’s relationship and times I became frustrated with both of them. I also think that an epilogue would’ve really helped tie together the end of the story.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book!

4 stars!

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