3.75 ⭐

I have such mixed feelings about this book and this couple.

Because here is the thing- I totally get why people like Kira & Aehako’s story. It is such a sweet friends to lovers situation where they make the decision to be together despite there not being a resonance. And that is such a nice concept in a fated-mates trope – the idea that you choose and love one another before knowing you’re mates. The other two stories leading up to this are the opposite- “we are resonance mates” first and then the love develops afterward. 

And I love Aehako – his big goofy himbo energy and desire to make Kira smile is just the sweetest. It’s Kira that is the issue for me… I just don’t love the awkward, virginal, prudish characterization. And her Eeyore energy is SUCH A DOWNER. (I understand that she has a right to be depressy but it doesn’t mean I like it lol).

And to be honest, there is just not enough animosity and angst in their relationship for me. (I am a sucker for that Liz/Raahosh energy). Friends to lovers is just not my fave.

Super excited to continue and read Harlow’s book though!! 😊