Absolutely delightful! This was a really great read and I enjoyed it immensely. Refreshing and relatable. First book by this author but definitely won’t be my last ! 110% recommend this read!

*thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review *

There is a lot of good world-building in this book and I enjoyed the evolution of the relationship between Cas and her family. I enjoyed some of the scenes (I thought the writing around the scene at the party planning place was excellent and I liked the Disney descriptions). But ultimately I had trouble getting into this story. A lot of the dialogue and character relationships didn't quite do it for me. I loved Jessica Parra's first book and will look for titles from her in the future, but this one wasn't for me.

This book felt like being sprinkled with real-life fairy dust from start to finish. Cas's exploration of grief is tangible and raw, yet balanced by the supporting characters and their unflinching belief in who she is and what she can be if she'll let herself. An absolutely charming read!

withholding review due to the St Martins boycott. thanks for the ARC. please PLEASE resolve this St Martins

YES this was freaking wonderful. I loved all the emotions this brought out of me. I can’t wait to buy this one! 10/10

This is novel focuses on two sisters and the friends they make and keep, while battling with grief. This is the perfect novel for high schoolers to relate to! Cas pushes for her dreams to come true, her sister (Po) to get into college, and her dad to "feel alive" again. All while experiencing many high school first...like formal dance, dates and kisses. Don't worry there is no lack of the high school drama to be found. Social media has its presence in the real world and in this novel.

Pros:
-lots of Disney/Star Wars references
-multicultural
-friendships made and friendships rekindled
-Cas discovers her true goals/dreams
Cons(that aren't really cons):
-dealing with grief (it's sadly a part of life we must all experience)
-rigid main character personality (but there is character development)

Well, this book was a charming! I thought I would read it as a palette cleanser between more serious books and it did do that well. This book brought so many emotions forward, and I loved every bit of it. It’s fun, heartwarming and realistic and made for a delightful read.

A special thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.