Two different people who have recced this novella to me have assured me that I don't need to be acquainted with the rest of the series to enjoy it. Having read it, I'm not sure that's exactly true. While the romance is clearly self-contained and both of the leads are fully realized characters with relatable personalities and struggles, I feel I would have appreciated a better understanding of the context. In particular, the fictional country Likotsi comes from. So I really want to check out the rest of the series now!

All in all, this was a really enjoyable quick read and a good take on the second chance romance trope. I really liked both characters, and the way their relationship played out. The reasons why it didn't work out the first time around were clear, and it made their journey of getting back together to give it another shot really emotional. I also loved the author's use of dual timelines to tell this story.