I SWEAR THIS BOOK WAS WRITTEN SPECIFICALLY FOR ME WOW.

I loved the bisexual rep, and the two different ways the women found their way into their own sexuality. I thought Ellie's story was SO relatable and vulnerable. Mariah's story was also a classic case of queer girls not knowing how to navigate friendships without feelings. I really enjoyed both women so much, and when they were together they were the perfect grumpy/sunshine pairing.

The Christmas theme that Ellie brings to her method acting was absolutely adorable and something I would totally do. I loved that she fully committed to it and that she loved Christmas so much.

The movie scenes were an unexpected bonus. That cheesy/hallmark holiday movie vibe was perfect. I loved that literally everyone acknowledges that they're not the best movies, they're predictable, corny and sometimes outright terrible, yet we all love them. Getting to know Annie and James with their little Christmas romance was honestly so precious. Plus I predicted the ending, and it was still so satisfying.

Mariah's personal trauma with her family and having to revisit her family home was also really well written. She clearly had some unresolved feelings there and the author treated her story with respect.

Lastly, without spoiling the entire thing because I loved it so much, THE PRANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Childish? Absolutely. Hilarious? Ab-so-fucking-lutely. They were all hilarious and I was laughing out loud on several occasions.

BRAVO. Loved this book. Love Lindsay Maple and I cannot wait to read what she writes next!