really enjoyed this one! i don't usually gravitate towards famous people books, but i'm glad i gave this one a shot. lots of tension, but also lots of tenderness and emotional internal resolution. i appreciate how alicia didn't shy away from micah's flaws or mistakes (let her be a complex female character!!) and while she didn't get off easy, she didn't get overly punished for anything. i really liked john's character and arc (also he's HOT! anyway) and think that the timeline for the book's modern timeline was well balanced, since the cruise was like four days and hooking up on a boat does not a relationship make. i know some people may say this book wasn't doing much plot-wise but i really liked that! all the ryder drama in the first half was plenty for me. also really enjoyed side characters like tatiana and frankie and was not expecting so much diversity but alicia did a great job! the happy gasp i gasped when i read that micah is bi .. alicia i love you for that