This is a contemporary romance that is very emotional and it’s a slow burn. It’s second in a series and it is dual pov from Ari and Ethan who knew each other as kids and we see them growing up together. Ari goes through a lot of hardships in her life with abuse being one of the main things. the tropes are childhood friends to lovers, found family and trauma bonding. This is an intense read and very emotional so please check the triggers. I really loved the story between these two characters, there’s so much character development and Ethan has always protected Ari. The nickname Red for her from him is so cute too! I loved their dynamic. This really pulled on my heart strings a bit. I highly recommend if you love this stuff.