4.25/5 gifted by the publisher

This friends-to-lovers trope, infused with the excitement of fake-dating and the slow-burn of a budding romance, had me hooked from the start. The FMC's struggle to get a medical diagnosis for her chronic illness, a topic unfortunately based on Neilson's personal experience, adds a layer of authenticity. Exploring how chronic illness/disability influences the start of a romantic relationship is another unique angle that I found particularly engaging.