This was just what I needed right now, the perfect mix of angst and romance and all the feelings. I loved both these characters and just wanted to give them all a big hug. 

•minor spoilers• 

These guys...Anson had my heart hurting. He made me tear up so many times. I just wanted to hug him and tell him it'll all be okay. I love West's love for him, and how understanding he was. They just had that kind of relationship that you knew was it. It was supportive and loving, and even with the slow start with texts and calls you could really connect with them. 

I'm not normally a fan of all the plot and events taking place over so many months, but it worked here. I think because the characters were just so good you didn't feel like you missed any of their connection. I was so nervous about Anson coming out without meaning to, and his story of coming out to his family had me tearing up. The plot was really focused on Anson and his acceptance of who he is and how West helped him and supported him, but also how West's experience was the flip side of not having that support. 

Sometimes for me this author can get a little bogged down with internal feels and monologues in her writing, but this is my favorite of hers by far. It was written well and if I could I would've sat in bed and read it straight through. Looking forward to the next!

Read if you like: 
• football 🏈
• long distance 
• secret romance 
• you should just read it