Part of the reason I had a difficult time connecting with this novel isn't because it is poorly written or flawed, but because my expectations were in a completely different place than the direction that this book chose to take. This clearly isn't the fault of the authors, simply a missed connection on my side. Like many other readers, I'm a bonafide fan of the classic Christina Lauren rom com, and feel that no one can deliver a belly busting laugh quite like this lovable duo. That said, I think the team is starting to take their books in more of a women's/contemporary fiction direction, with lighter romance and a more serious tone. I applaud them for staying true to what they want to write, and while this new style isn't my particular go-to, I hope that readers who thoroughly enjoy the genre will find these books and devour them heartily. If you enjoy a read that is lighter on the romance, but still features a love story worth cheering for, please give this one a try for yourself!

*Many thanks to the publisher for providing my review copy.