I received an advance review copy from St. Martin's Press through Netgalley; all opinions are my own and honest.

content warnings:

Spoiler

precanon grandparent death, grief, MC breaks wrist (on-page, non-graphic)

rep:

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Filipino-American transracial adoptee LI [Leo], WLW MC [Savvy], Filipina-American WLW major char/B-romance LI [Mickey], F/F relationship(s), implied questioning/aro secondary char [Connie], diverse minor char's

★ 3.5 stars ★

RTC.

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CONVERSION: 9.1 / 15 = 3.5 stars

Prose: 6 / 10
Characters & Relationships: 7 / 10
Emotional Impact: 6 / 10
Development / Flow: 5 / 10
Setting: 8 / 10

Diversity & Social Themes: 3 / 5
Originality / Trope Execution: 2 / 5
Memorability: 3 / 5