I thoroughly enjoyed this! Reformed rake x wallflower, with loads of sexual agency and consent (lessons in seduction, anyone?!) and believable, well-developed character growth for both main characters. I particularly appreciated how Shupe explores two under-confident characters - one who masks their low self-esteem through social performance and likeability and one who retreats as much as possible to limit rejection and social discomfort. The beauty in this love story lies in how each character brings out the other's self-confidence without veering into codependency - a delicate balance and really well done.