honestly, i started earlier than 10/16, but i only read like 30 pages by 10/16. then, a friend started reading it, too, so i had to keep up! i read about 30 pages between 10/16 and 10/20, and then on 10/21 i read uhhhh 600+ pages. what everyone else says is true: once you get through the initial world building, it gets REALLY good.

i loved this book. i love so many of the characters. CC1 is another testament to sarah’s writing skills. is it corny sometimes? sure! but that’s what i love about it. if you’re willing to read through corniness (if that’s even a problem for u! it really isn’t one for me), then you’ll be gifted with a wonderful story.

i give four stars not five for a few reasons:
1. the world building took a little while and sort of felt like i was being told a lot of info at once. i’m into world building and i think CC has a cool history, but it was a little hard to get through what with me having grad school readings and stuff.
2. if you want steamy scenes, you will not! get them! there are about 3 scenes where characters come CLOSE to