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✦ TLDR ✦
When I saw Ann Liang had a new book coming out, it immediately went to the TBR. Then, when I wishlisted it on NetGalley and actually got approved for the ARC I screamed, an audible scream. Ann Liang is the queen of angsty teen/young adult romance. The yearning, the tension, the eventual romance, everything about this book is what I want from a romance novel.
✦ Writing ✦
As always, Ann writes to make you feel something. She isn't just telling you what the characters are feeling, she makes you feel it alongside them. Everything was super vivid without being overly detailed, and I couldn't put this book down.
I loved the concept of 'can you change your future'. It's always a debated topic in many circles, is fate predetermined and everything you do is just playing into it, or is the future as fragile and unpredictable as my emotions?
✦ Pacing ✦
The pacing of this was perfect. There is enough mystery around each character that it keeps you wondering what they are hiding. Things picked up pretty quick and plans were set into motion from both sides within the first few chapters. Then, right towards the end things really started picking up pace, and I just couldn't put the book down.
✦ Characters ✦
I loved our main characters. I loved Chanel, who on the surface and at the start of the book comes across like a stereotypical rich kid, but then as you get to know her and she gets to know herself you realise she isn't much different from the rest of us.
Ares was a great MMC and really showed that you don't have to be a typical super bulk, never defeated, scares everyone and super confident main character. You can have someone more quiet and reserved who just wants someone to love and to be loved. He was a little sweetie.
Also shout out to Henry my boy, I didn't forget you, you still rock.
I would like to thank NetGalley and the crew at Harlequin Australia for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.