Thank you to Zarin Madiyha for sending me an ARC in exchange for my honest review. This doesn’t affect my thoughts in any way. The Story of Us is in its first week on shelves! I can’t believe Isaac and Violet’s heartwarming book is finally out in the world. 

This YA romcom is an adorable, yet equally angsty second chance romance between two teenagers in their last year of boarding school. When Isaac broke up with Violet the day after their seventeenth birthday, she was determined to move on with her life and forget him. But when a school project forces them to pair up and spend time with each other, both of them soon realize that trying again might open doors for another future together. 

I have so much to say about this book but to sum it up, I really enjoyed this! It’s very sweet, gut-wrenching, and the main lead is the very definition of a devoted partner; There’s green flags and then there’s Isaac Evans (I mean this in the charming way possible!). Besides the fluff, the characterization was very reflective and inspiring. Reading about Isaac felt like looking at a mirror, seeing all my insecurities and fears in him, which made him more human to me. I usually self-sabotage in relationships and having a Violet in one’s life in any way is both comforting and reassuring. The author’s portrayal of friendships is also very wholesome, and she didn’t have to add drama to make the story engaging. It really focused on forced proximity, their chemistry, and the softness of their intimacy, making this book perfect and soothing. 10/10. Highly recommend!