My heart is so soft right now. Since the very first chapter of this book I knew this was going to be an emotional read. Both Lulu and Jesse are so sensitive and lovable. You’re going to want to hug them both as tight as possible.

Jesse’s bisexuality was one of the biggest highlights for me. I felt him so much. Feeling attraction regardless of the gender of the person is exactly what bisexuality means and he’s the perfect portrayal. I also loved his thoughts on biphobia and how it feels like it’s a sexuality that makes other people feel uncomfortable. I could relate to him so much, and I could also relate to Lulu in lots of ways. I don’t have lifelong friends, and as an adult, making friends is so hard. I love my friends a lot and I rely on them way more than I do on my family, so I completely understood Jesse and Lulu’s struggles with friendship but their need to feel like they belong to someone.

I strongly recommend this book if you can relate to this experiences as well. Well, I also recommend it if you don’t relate, obviously, because it’s such a beautiful romance. It’s full of tenderness, acceptance and insecurities turning into wonderful friendships. Platonic soulmates exist and Jesse and Lulu are the proof, even if they stop being platonic because they fall in love along the way.

TW: Dementia (relative), car accident, sexual assault (past)

Rating: 5/5
Steam level: Open door, +5 scenes, high level of detail

ARC provided by Carina Adores and NetGalley. Opinions are my own!

If I could swallow this book whole and imbue it’s essence into my bloodstream for the rest of eternity I’d have done it already multiple times over. This book LORD HAVE MERCY. It’s so soft and tender and so adorable. Lulu and Jesse are so so so perfect and their dynamic is painfully adorable. The neurodivergent love is so well done too. Stunning absolutely stunning. No notes