I absolutely LOVE the premise of this book. But I did have an issue.

The story itself truly is just wonderfully smart. It’s well written and entertaining.

But the truth of the matter is I felt like something was off for me. Honestly, I felt that the main characters were a tiny bit too perfect.

Any flaws were completely justified. Particularly because they were surrounded by very flawed supporting characters. The hero, for example, was completely sensible until the big issue at the end. And we all know a big issue at the end that has to be worked out is a super important part of a romance. But the thing is, while it was foreshadowed through his pervious experience, it didn’t match the way he acted the rest of the book. I’m trying not to use any spoilers here so sorry for being super vague, but he had multiple opportunities throughout to jump to conclusions.

The thing about romances that keeps me on the edge of my seat is that characters are flawed and they come together and create something that’s perfect for them. I’m not into hugely angsty stories often times because it’s super stressful for me. However, seeing perfectly good and sensible people getting their happily ever after in fiction feels a bit unfulfilling. Note the word ‘perfectly’ in that ast sentence.

It truly is a good book. ‘Cleaner’ and ‘safer’ [those terms annoy me, but I know they’re the best explanation in popular book review slang] than most romances I read. Very descriptive, well written, it never felt like it dragged for me. I’m glad I read it and I recommend it to all lovers of romance. But, while it made me laugh and kept me entertained, it didn’t get my heart pumping.