This five star isn't quite the same type of five star as say, Donna Tartt status, but there's something about it that demands to be appreciated. I went in expecting a light, cutesy romance, but that is not what this is. In fact, I think marketing it as such does a disservice to the complex story that this is. The story follows Sheffield native and self-deprecating fuckup Georgina, who's just reached 30 and is dumped by both boyfriend and employer in a single day. Sounds like the setup to the perfect rom-com, right? Except the thing is that there is so much more at play here. This book deals with the heaviness of the loss of a parent, unresolved trauma, guilt, the complications of loving someone who may have done bad things, and more. In many ways, it mirrors Phoebe Waller-Bridge's brilliant Fleabag, using humor and absurdity as a path to self-healing. And the book is genuinely funny, and not in the way of a typical romance novel where my snorts of laughter are in part at the book, not with it. It's even made better that the romance itself isn't at the forefront. It is the current that guides the story, to be sure, but Georgina's learning to love and forgive herself is a far more compelling aspect. And of course, the romance is so good that it makes it worth waiting for. This book is heartfelt and genuine, with characters who feel real and lived-in, and a declaration of love for the ages.