I have seen so much love for this book on instagram and I can see why people enjoy it so much!
This is a heavy read at times. It covers grief, guilt, addiction, abusive households... it's not for the faint of heart.
I really like our main characters Ella and Arlo. There was enough backstory given for them for me to understand why they act the way they do. The author's depticion of Ella's panic attacks was very respectful and in no way romanticized her mental health. I appreciated that when Arlo was around for a panic attack, he was just *there* with her, reminding her it will pass.
Side character Cael is probably my favorite character in this book, though. He was a mess, but a real mess. And I mean "real" like real life, not a fictional book kind of mess. His mental health and struggle with addiction was also displayed in a very respectful way. Points to the author for doing research and caring about these characters 🫶🏻
I found some parts of this story to be a bit clunky, and some scenes went on for more than was necessary imo. I also found the explanation of some character relationships to be vague, which left me wondering how each person connects to each other. 
Overall, this was a very emotional read with an emphasis on found family. It's not for the faint of heart, and if you're looking for a lighthearted romance, you won't find it here. But if you want to feel something and have your heart ripped out and contemplate life, this book is for you!