4.5/5 gifted by the publisher

This slow-burn romance, with its unique premise of a struggling writer and a man who gave her a one-star book rating, took me by surprise in the best possible ways. The focus on the evolving friendships of two women, one settling down and starting a family and the other chasing her dream job, was a refreshing change. The book's emphasis on the diverging paths of adulthood and how life's curve balls ultimately bring us together and strengthen our relationships resonated with me—I absolutely adore this message.