2021: medium steam, but definitely would still recommend.

I spent the whole time comparing this book to [b:Beach Read|52867387|Beach Read|Emily Henry|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1589881197l/52867387._SX50_.jpg|67832247] (because how could I not?!) but also because it's the only other Henry book I've read so far. I really enjoyed the plot of this novel more, maybe because I just really want to be planning tropical vacations right now, and happen to have both Palm Springs and Cabo plans within the next twelve months?! *fingers crossed*

I do have to say though, there was no Gus throwing January up against a bookshelf this time around. I definitely thought that the romance was going to be more steamy, and SHOULD have been. Maybe I didn't let myself get into it when Alex & Poppy were getting it on in the rain (I kept thinking of logistical complications and couldn't stop). At the same time, thank goodness this wasn't hotter, as I read the book on a plane and I don't think my seatmate would have appreciated my squirming around in comfort class as I tried to keep it together.

All I have to say is, MAY THE UNIVERSE BLESS ME WITH A MAN WHO GETS A VASECTOMY OF HIS OWN ACCORD AS BIRTH CONTROL HALLELUJAH! God, that was the hottest part, honestly.

On top of that, I'm actually pumped for Book Lovers, which is Henry's 2022 romance novel, because it sounds like she spent too much time watching Younger during quarantine and then decided to turn it into a novel. My body is ready.