Another fun and swoony romance from Dahlia Adler! I loved the slow burn, opposites-attract tropes in this one! There's so much to love about this book, from it's vibrant voice to the great setup of the premise. I loved the characters, too! So many of them subvert expectations (especially the "mean girl" clique) and made the setting feel alive. I found the themes of reinventing oneself and dealing with the fallout of a huge betrayal compelling and very well handled. If you're looking for a fun, fast read that will also hit you in the feels, this is for you!

Evie’s journey of trying to become someone “cool” feels authentic and messy in the best way, and Salem, annoyingly perfect in all the ways she isn’t, complements her beautifully. But what really stands out is how they both grow, not by changing who they are, but by embracing who they already are. Adler’s writing is witty, sharp, and emotionally resonant, and the romance isn’t just about chemistry, it’s about two people learning to love themselves before they can love each other. If you’re looking for a feel-good, heartfelt story about finding happiness on your own terms, this one’s definitely a keeper.

I LOVE DAHLIA ADLER!!! This was a great sunshine-meets-grump boarding school romance. Honestly I've loved everything Dahlia has written, and this is just another fave for the list!

Dahlia adler’s books are the best! I LOVED Going Bicoastal and Home Field Advantage! This book was super cute. A great YA novel about coming of age.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book!

What a great book! This was a first for me by this author and I really enjoyed her writing style! I will definitely be reading more books by her. I enjoyed the plot and the characters in this book. They worked so well together! I had a hard time putting this book down.