This was such a cute and fun YA academic romance! I really like the cover of this and quite frankly, it reminded me of an alternate universe version of Leslie and Ben from Parks and Recreation. Ella and Patrick are both vying for the chance to be student body president of their school, with Ella trying to unseat Patrick, who currently holds the position. They have very different personalities and ideas about how things should go, which leads to a lot of clashing and friction, but they also feel drawn to each other and have a spark between that they can't deny, despite how hard they both try. This book showcased themes like loyalty, friendship, stepping out of your comfort zone, being true to yourself, and owning up to your responsibilities and accountability for actions. There is a lot of humor and heart in this book, with great banter and my favorite tropes of rivals to lovers and fake dating. There is a significant plot twist that happens about halfway through and I really enjoyed what it added to the book. The book was written really well. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I think it would be great for young adults, like teenagers in high school because it would really resonate with them.  

Thank you to NetGalley, Kelsey Rodkey, and HarperCollins for the eARC of this book.