Thank you to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for providing the ARC.

I absolutely LOVED this book.

It was the first book I've read by Abby Jimenez and I'm so glad I was able to pick this up. This story between Alexis and Daniel, two people who come from very different worlds, but know the weight that comes from being a part of a legacy. The way these two come together is electric, palpable, and so utterly perfect that it is so hard to let them go when the story is finished. I just want to stay in their magical world and watch them live their lives, happy and content with each other.

I appreciate how Jimenez tackles the hard topic of abuse, and it's many forms, with respect, deference, and a keen understanding of its effects on someone's mental health. Alexis goes through a huge mental transformation as she recognizes that her former partner was emotionally abusing her and how she was primed for it because of how her father had treated her growing up and her mother enabling his behavior. A lot of this book was focused on Alexis' growth, not just in terms of her relationship with Daniel, but also just as a human.

This book will likely be a strong reread in the future, and I can't wait to dive into Jimenez's other books.