I've said before that I'm a fan of epistolary novels since I enjoy how easy they are to read and get through. And I think everyone has a soft spot for the trope of enemies to lovers or falling in love with someone before ever meeting them (otherwise movies like 'You've Got Mail' wouldn't be as successful as they are). So when I heard about this book via one of the many bookish podcasts I listen to I immediately it down as a reserve at one of the libraries that I frequent so I could tear through it as soon as possible.

What grabbed me was the idea that there were two people with the exact same name at the same school and wanting to see how that worked out and that in and of itself was unique in how it played out. Seeing 'good' Martin and Haley's back and forth was sweet since it was clear they both had insecurities (as teenagers imagine that) that they couldn't share with someone else. There is something that is very relieving of being able to share hidden parts of yourself with someone who doesn't know you that well Even though they did (kinda).

While the mystery of which Martin it was is something that is fairly apparent to the readers, there were still some parts that seemed unnecessarily confusing and made it hard for the reader to keep the Martins straight. Plus there were a lot of other characters in the story whose sole purpose seemed to be to be the naysayers in Haley's ears, and they could have easily been made into one person although it could be said they were there to give the history that made Haley think she hated the Martin that she did. -_-

Also it took Haley way longer than necessary to piece together which one she was actually talking to. Without giving spoilers away there were quite a few scenes where I was like "Oh my goodness are you that dense?" when it was obvious which Martin she was talking to. That type of naivete was endearing for a bit but there were places where it was very tedious to get through.

I did like the difference in representations in it as well since I feel that is something that YA nowadays is much better at showing then what I had growing up. I also always have a soft spot for nerds/geeks in any type of literature and both Martin and Haley are that in their own respect.

Overall it's a cute book and I would read again if I felt so inclined. It's nothing deep but it's an enjoyable way to pass a couple of hours.