(I received a free eARC from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.)

This was lots of fun! Enough tension to be interesting, but not so much that it was stressful or super suspenseful to read. Admittedly the plot was a bit heteronormative, as many romcoms tend to be, but I wouldn’t call it problematic per se: there weren’t any queerphobic jokes that I noticed, and while not quite “enough” to qualify as real representation, there was mention of a single gay relationship.

Daphne is a relatable protagonist, and Jeremy is deliciously dreamy; Geneva is a bit of a caricature, but it works for comedic value. I loved the themes of personal history, interpersonal relationships (platonic and romantic alike), public vs private and the role of media in that distinction. Also great fun: modern references (Riverdale!), mentions of cute doggos, chocolatier homework, the NYC lifestyle.