This book was such a joy to read, I really didn't expect to like it as much as I did (no real reason). Finn and Oliver were super sweet and I loved seeing their relationship unfold. 

•minor spoilers• 

I was a fan of Oliver from the beginning. I love characters like him who just are who they are and don't try to change. Plus he's the sweetest sunshiney character I've read in a while, they always get me. I honestly loved how Finn was instantly possessive and protective of him. I'm not normally into insta-love, but this felt different from that. More like "insta-mine until I figure out my feelings, everyone else back off and don't mess with him". 

The plot was somewhat predictable but I was still up late reading what was going to happen. Vivian was always saving the family from drama with her sunshiney happiness, and it allowed Finn and his father's issues to have some depth and not be rushed. The ending felt a little too good to be true, mostly how they are immediately super successful with what they wanted to do after graduation, even though they're 18/19. Maybe that happens for some people? 

I'm a fan of the writing. For a debut novel I was pretty impressed and I'll definitely be reading more by this author!

Read if you like: 
• hurt/comfort 
• grumpy/sunshine 
• stepfamily