ARC Review – 4 Stars

This book completely caught me off guard—in the best possible way. What starts as a slow burn quickly turns into a deeply emotional, beautifully layered story about love, loss, and healing.

Tegan and Heath’s connection is undeniable from the beginning. Even before anything romantic is said out loud, you can feel the undercurrent of something more. As their bond unfolds, you realize just how much pain and history they’re carrying, both separately and together. Their grief is a shared thread that makes everything more complicated, but also more meaningful. Watching them navigate their feelings through that emotional weight made for a truly compelling read.

I really appreciated the dual POV. Getting a glimpse into both of their inner worlds added so much depth and helped me understand their hesitations. They’re not just falling in love—they’re working through personal trauma, guilt, and the fear of letting someone in again. When the reasons behind their distance finally come to light, everything clicks into place in such a satisfying way. It made their growth and eventual openness feel earned.

The supporting characters, especially Jeremy and Levi, were standout elements of the story. They brought energy, humor, and brutal honesty, and were incredibly protective of Tegan. I loved how they challenged the people around them and didn’t hold back when it came to speaking the truth. Their presence brought both levity and emotional impact, and I found myself wishing for even more time with them.

Overall, this story was emotional, romantic, and full of heart. It delivered the perfect mix of angst, warmth, and healing. I was fully invested in Tegan and Heath’s journey, and I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from this author.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

Situationship by E.M. Wilson was such an easy, addictive read—perfect for when you need to disconnect and get lost in something angsty and emotional. The situationship dynamic felt incredibly relatable, full of tension, uncertainty, and that frustrating mix of hope and doubt. I was hooked from the start and finished it in one sitting.

The spice in this book was definitely hot, but what I appreciated most was that it wasn’t just heat for the sake of it. The characters had real emotional depth, and their connection felt layered and raw. Even when I didn’t agree with their choices, I understood them, which made their journey feel all the more genuine.

If you love a messy, slow-burn romance with strong chemistry and emotional payoff, this one’s for you!

This book starts out spicy! I enjoyed this book. I was kind of putting it off because I feel like I've read a lot of books with similar plots, but I'm glad I finally read it! This book is lighthearted but also deals with actual issues people face. I hope this author writes more books because I would definitely read them.

Thank you NetGalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group for this ARC.

I started this one and wasn't interested less than 10% of the way in. That's probably on me and not the content of this book. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for early access to this romcom title!

Teagan!!!!! She plays no games!!! She’s about her business and I love her! Heath? !!! Ahhh HEATH!!! Can these two be ANY MORE perfect!!! There is a groups of them and they all have been friends since they were little kids, and you can tell that they have history, and this “enemies-to -lovers” trope was MORE than just that. Loved the twist towards the end. It was hard to understand her at times but, wow, she sure has gone through her own struggles, her family is amazing and special and the book was just all around sweet, once you get passed all of the SPICE, because these two? 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad books for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

This book started off cute - well, cute enough, but it quickly became boring & predictable. It did get better about 55-60% in but I'm not sure what that really says! It's very much heavy on the erotica, but the banter is fun and witty and keeps you wanting to read.

I liked the friend group - rich, privileged kids but they all had an extra something that kept them entertaining. The contract had me laugh out loud, just with how ridiculous it was.

All in all, I'm glad I finished it.

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC!

This book just did not hit for me. The FMC and MMC felt flat and undeveloped. I wish we had better chapters that helped us deep dive into who they were but whatever. It was fine, two stars.

Teagan is a law student who is living in NYC and is adopted. She has a circle of guy friends who she has grown up with and who she has to keep in line most of the time. Raised in a wealthy and privileged household she is expected by her parents to be the best at everything and they have molded her into the perfect daughter but they don't really see her for who she really is or the struggles that she has to overcome being a POC among all the white elites.

Heath is a physical therapy student who is part of the circle of friends but Teagan can't stand him. She thinks he is a playboy douchebag and it doesn't help that last year they had a hookup moment that she wants to forget.

When Teagan breaks up with her boyfriend of 5 months right before the summer, after he can't do it for her in the bedroom, she and Heath agree to a hook up situationship since they both do not want to navigate the summer single and alone and they both have this hate attraction between them. They want all the perks of a relationship but none of the work. It seems like a win win for both of them.

You know what happens in these situations though, even though she draws up a contract that wont allow for anything more, feelings start to creep in and soon their sexy encounters become more and at the end of the summer they both must face the reality of their situtionship.

Teagan was kick ass, no filter, tell you how it is and I was here for it. I loved how she just knew what she wanted and asked for it. There was no beating around the bush. I wish she stood up to her parents earlier in the book but it was good to build up the tension since you know it was going to come to a confrontation by the end of summer.

Health was not as awful as she first believed and I loved how he stuck up for her when she was being singled out for being a POC and educated the circle of friends about her struggles. Their privileged eyes were not open and he made sure to show them her struggles.

Gossip Girl Magnolia Parks vibes with the high end elites of NYC plus I loved the mini twist at the end that revealed the true nature of why she hated him so much! It made everything fall into place and made the ending even more satisfying.

The writing was sharp and kept great pace and the banter was spot on. Overall a sexy and delightful romance

Huge thanks to Wattpad WEBTOON and NetGalley for sharing this book’s digital advanced review copy with me in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 ⭐

ARC Review~
The plot was slow at the start, but it picked up about two-thirds of the way through. The depth of the characters was insanely good, but there were so many insufferable side characters.

The writing style was so easy to read and flowed really well. The banter between the two main characters was so so good.

This is a second-chance romance that explores a friends-with-benefits dynamic, miscommunication, and the impact of mental health. The FMC, Teagan, is a law student trying to finish her degree while carrying the weight of her adoptive, wealthy white family’s expectations. Their behavior really frustrated me—it came across as saviorism at times, and I was genuinely glad when Teagan finally stood her ground and set clear boundaries.

The MMC, Heath, is chasing his dreams while grappling with family issues that are slowly tearing him apart. Teagan and Heath are more alike than they realize, and watching them navigate their connection—through pain, healing, and growth—was both heartbreaking and beautiful.

This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. At one point, I truly wasn’t sure we were going to get a HEA, and that uncertainty made the resolution all the more powerful.

I really enjoyed this story overall. The plot was engaging, and the character development kept me invested from beginning to end. Each character had real depth, which made the narrative feel authentic and emotionally resonant. The banter was also chief’s kiss.

That said, there were quite a few grammatical errors throughout, which occasionally pulled me out of the story. They didn’t ruin the experience, but they did make some sections harder to get through.

Also, while the main storyline wrapped up well, I felt the ending left some lingering issues—especially within the friend group—unresolved. It would have been more satisfying to see those dynamics addressed with the same care as the central romance.

Still, this is a strong, emotionally rich read that I’d recommend to anyone who loves character-driven stories with complexity and heart.

Thank you Netgalley, Frayed Pages, & E.M. Wilson for an ARC copy for an honest review.

This was so fun! I really enjoyed Teagan and Heath's history slowly unfolding during their situationship. The chemistry is fire, and the book also tackled some serious issues like race and mental health, as well as the nature of friendships.

I just finished reading an ARC of Situationship by E. M. Wilson, and I honestly really enjoyed this one. The story follows Teagan and Heath, two characters with a complicated past who go from frenemies to friends-with-benefits. They’re both focused on life, school, and everything in between, and aren’t looking for anything serious… so naturally, things get messy.

What started as something casual slowly turned into something more, and I loved watching the layers unfold. There’s drama, emotional moments, plot twists I didn’t see coming, and a crazy friend group that brought humor and personality to the story. The character dynamics were written really well, and I especially appreciated the diversity throughout this novel.

This book had me feeling so many emotions. I was yelling at the characters one minute, then almost crying the next. It’s a mix of humor, heartbreak, growth, and truth coming to light in the best way. It also touches on outgrowing people, choosing yourself, and knowing when to walk away from draining situations. That part really stood out to me.

This was my first time reading anything by E. M. Wilson, and I genuinely liked the writing style and how the story came together.

Situationship by E.M. Wilson
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3 stars)

Situationship is a fast-paced, steamy read that keeps the pages turning. While the beginning felt a bit rough and could’ve used a little more polish, the story finds its rhythm quickly and becomes an easy, entertaining read.

The spice definitely adds some heat, and the pacing keeps things moving. If you're looking for a quick, drama-filled escape with romantic tension and bold moments, this one might just hit the spot.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my copy of this book — all thoughts in my review are my own.

Did I love this book, no, did this book meet the expectations given, yes. Teagan is a Black woman who was adopted by rich white parents. She had worked her entire life to live up to their expectations for saving her. She sets up a situationship with Heath to get through the summer wedding season.

There were some twists in her and Heath's relationship that I didn't expect and it added depth to the ending. There are a lot of ignorant white, rich guys in this story. They do not understand Teagan's lived experience or even try to empathize with her.

emotional relaxing fast-paced
Plot- or character-driven? Character
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0

This book was a spicy treat! I appreciated how the FL humbled a few men and how she grew into her voice. It was also refreshing to see how she initiated sex and asked for what she wanted. It was just a bit repetitive 2-3 times, now it was not overwhelming. I'm so grateful at how it discussed heaviness of white spaces and a few mental health issues. I recommend for a lazy weekend afternoon or an evening of tender-love-care.
*I received an ARC of this book, and this review it's based on my own thoughts and reflections.

a little rocky in the beginning... but it turned out to be a decent book! It was fun and easy to read, will be checking out more from this author!

This book is super cute! This book has spice, banter, a problematic friend circle, and a situationship to rival all situationships!

I love the care E.M. Wilson used when speaking about mental health, eating disorders, unexpected pregnancies, and disability; it gave each character, regardless of their time on page, depth, and realness. I loved how real the chemistry was between Heath and Teagan, the way they both secretly ignited when in the presence of the other, steamy, steamy, steamy!

Heath may be my new book boyfriend...mmmhmm!

This book is amazing, with good pacing, great character-building, and just enough mystery surrounding the friend group.

Thank you to Netgalley, Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group | Frayed Pages x Wattpad Books, E. M. Wilson, for the ARC of Situationship.

This was good for what it was, the premise is right there in the title and it delivered on it- the majority of the entire book is just the two main characters hooking up. There is also not one single likable or relatable character in this book. Even the characters in the main friend group don’t really like each other much- They’re all extremely rich and privileged, (and a couple are just straight up terrible people), they acknowledge it and it just is the way they live their lives. They’re also really immature (main characters included).

I will say though, the last maybe 10% was the best part of the book by far. The conflict that finally gets revealed as to what happened to Teagan and Heath years prior should have been brought up way earlier, as I feel like it would have grounded them as characters (and as a couple) a bit more.

It was fine, but not one I'll be revisiting.

I thought this was a cute and funny twist on Friends with Benefits. Teagan is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is just tired of men, her parent’s expectations and never seeming satisfied when it comes to the people she’s dealing with. Then we have Heath who is the lover boy turned playboy after losing Teagan, the one who got away. These two are brought together when Teagan is asked to plan the wedding of someone in their friend group, and both Teagan and Heath agree to sign a situationship agreement for the summer. It starts off as them both just wanting a way to get off and relieve some stress to Heath hoping this will bring the two of them back together so they can work out their unresolved issues. This story touches on a lot of different issues like child loss, mental health, emotional availability, unrealistic expectations, and more. I enjoyed this story, I’d give it 3.5/5 starts.

Thank you to EM Wilson and NetGalley for this ARC.

this book was steamy!!!
i enjoyed reading this book. A page turner that is very easy to read.
This is not a book that has your full attention from the jump because it does feel like a wattpad book. This is a friends with benefit/second chance romance. The ending of this book had my jaw on the ground because I didn't see that coming.
Teagan an Heath's relationship was very unapologetic. I wish there was more depth to them but regardless still a great book.
Please check the trigger warnings for this book. Also i think this is more erotica