I really hate to do this, but I'm DNF at 60% because I am just bored (sorrry).  There are a few things that drew me out of the story and had me making a confused face.  I also just am not at all invested in these characters. I do LOVE Carson and honestly they were probably the only character that kept me reading so far. FOR ME (mostly with Tatum) there was too much internal dialogue, too many effervescent thoughts and longing, but NO CHEMISTRY. Also it DROVE ME NUTS how many times she mentioned her "break up" with June... but as far as I could tell June just asked her out and she said no? That's not a break up and honestly don't people turn other down for a date all the time? This just felt a little too weak for all the massssiiivvvee longing and introspection.  I totally get and appreciate the family trauma coloring her dating ideas, but I dunno this just felt too light of a reason.  Also there was NO BANTER with this couple and I need it (honestly I don't get this couple at all TBH).

I really wanted to like Eleanor, but I'm sorry she invited people to stay in her apartment that SMELLS LIKE MOLDY TRASH LIKE WTF. I'm sorry, but like that is too strange to me and I could not take her seductress arc when I knew she was living like that. The best characters were Carson and the old lady neighbor, but not enough to keep me going through this sloooow book.

I won't rate it since I didn't finish, but it feels like 3 stars. Not amazing, but if you're looking for something with a slow burn with some great characters.

Thanks to the publisher for a free copy and free audiobook; my thoughts and review are my own.