They made Martin a sexy name and a sexy introverted man! I really enjoyed how the relationship slowly built over the school year for Rose and Martin, loved how mature and low angst the story was. Two middle aged teachers, in the 40+ club, who care intensely about their students and their wellbeing. Martin definitely was the token "man written by a woman" and whatever the manic pixie dream girl version of a feminist and womanist man would be. Martins woke, I was into it. Rose is not a tiny heroine!! Has curves, has style, has snark, drinks as much coffee as I do. Cares about her students, and is a direct no bullshit person. I wish she was my teacher in HS.

Very low angst, a couple nice & steaaaaamy scenes, slow burn, sunshine hero and grumpy heroine. Teachers at high school, academia and some awesomely thought out classroom lesson plans. A very cute and 80s groveling scene, some care taking, great conversation and mature intellect. Cute, sweet, and light contemporary read.