I absolutely enjoyed this book! I'm not the target audience, but Charlie was likeable and often his anxiety gave me anxiety. Knowing that he wanted to keep his head down and make it through the semester unnoticed was admirable, but I knew right from the start that wasn't going to happen.

Seeing Charlie make friends despite his best efforts was heartwarming. I was really rooting for him to realize that he was worthy of friends and didn't need to be so invisible like he thought his mom wanted. And said group of friends? I LOVE them! Blaze, the 12 year-old self-proclaimed destroyer (of worlds), was dramatic in only the way a 12 y/o can.

Finding out Jasper orchestrated them to be roommates? Did NOT see that coming. And the bookshelf? Talk about grand gesture. I love them so much!!

The grumpy/sunshine dynamic between Charlie and Jasper was *chef's kiss*! One of my all-time favorite tropes! And being stuck together in a room at boarding school? Even better.

If you don't have this one on your radar, you won't want to miss it! The shenanigans are perfect and it would be a fantastic addition to any lover of love's bookshelf.