I’m very happy that I got to receive this ARC from Dia Eve to read and share my honest opinion.
The story is about Renee, who has never really experienced love. Until Nick crosses her path, and she instantly feels a connection. They share the same interests, can talk for hours, and there’s undeniable chemistry in the air. Is this what people call soulmates? But there’s one problem: Freya, Nick’s girlfriend. Renee has to keep her crush on Nick a secret to protect their fragile, growing friendship.
Fast forward to the present. Renee and Nick haven’t seen each other for five years. Suddenly, they come face to face again. But their friendship isn’t what it used to be. The question is, what happened five years ago?
Thanks to the strong build-up of the story, it was easy to connect with the main character, Renee. My favorite part of the book is the friendship between Renee, Ella, and Harper. Whether they are close or far apart, they stay tight, supporting each other through everything. I also enjoyed the moments with the whole friend group, especially their playful interactions.
Normally, I’m more a fan of the enemies-to-lovers trope, but this friends-to-lovers trope really charmed me. The constant switching between the past and the present made me more and more curious about what went wrong back then and whether things could still be fixed.
If you enjoy Emily Henry’s Happy Place, I can definitely recommend this book! Romance, friendship, and self-growth are all beautifully explored in this story.
Lastly, I want to share my favorite quote from the book with you:
“I don’t know when I fell in love with you, but I realized it the moment I lost you, and there was no way to get you back.”
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