4.25
hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

I was super excited to be invited to read Lina's story. Lina has such an energy about her that's just contagious (even if she's at first a bit reserved with new people). Her love for fashion makes her a real asset at the magazine she works for. There's a crazy thing, that could have been worse, from her childhood that leaves her with some PTSD but years of therapy were really good for her.

Jude is a wonderful guy with a complicated history with his father. How I wish he could have had his Grandpa for longer as his Grandpa seemed to be a very smart man. His love for Jude is apparent but it takes Lina for Jude to really see through the lines.

I love their relationship. He takes care of her when she gets sick, he makes her dream come true to attend (4 different) Fashion Week, and gives her a place to stay when her crummy landlord doesn't care. At the end, there is something that happens and it's a bit disheartening to see it happen, but it works out for the best!