I really really enjoyed reading this book. Lauren Asher’s writing is so delightful, and she’s truly a master of the romance genre - I just keep enjoying her books more and more, and with each I read. 
Although I will say, this book is 612 pages… no book that doesn’t require world building should be more than 500 pages (in my humble and experienced opinion). While I devoured this book, and loved the alternative approach to the romance structure, it did not need to be this long, and I found myself struggling with the pace in the last 20% or so. Although I adored the characters and the romance, I can’t give it 5⭐️
I do still highly recommend this book as a bit less spicy than her other novels, and truly a beautiful love story. Please please check content warnings, some SH plot points and depictions in this book I found pretty hard to read, although it is a very realistic and respectful portrayal. If you find SH  themes difficult to read this isn’t the book for you.
Other than that, this was a wonderful read and I can’t wait for book three