I'm not sure how Hardy does it: she writes stories that make me laugh, weep, and sigh wistfully in equal measure. 🥹 While she specializes in tales about more mature MCs, this particular book was clearly a labor of (and an ode TO) love for a couple of younger characters (mid- to late-20s) who had grown throughout the Bluebird Basin saga, Kev and Davis. I don't give out a lot of ♾️ star ratings, but this is definitely one of mine for 2025. 💖