4/5 star
This book was super interesting, and I loved the characters and their conflicts. While it is a great character driven book, I felt it fall short in many places. The story didn't start very strong, and the diverse cast was a little difficult to grasp. The second act seemed to drag at multiple instances, but I loved the ending so much.
I can't begin to tell you how brilliant these characters were, and I must say, kudos to the author for such beautifully fleshing them out. The plot wasn't so impactful, so I feel in different external situations, this could have been much better. Nevertheless, reading and listening to this was a joyful experience as I rooted for Wes and Hailey's relatable, slow paced romance. The chemistry between all the characters was great to read, specifically Wes's brothers- Noah and Chris. The backstories for Wes and Hailey were bang on and I loved how it shaped their personalities and fears.
Speaking of the narrators, I enjoyed listening to Stephanie Willing, but didn't feel the same about Timothy Andrés Pabon. Stephanie, in my opinion, voiced the characters with ease and grace, and I found it easy to differentiate between characters. Timothy failed to do just that, and I found myself the narrators to switch between chapters. I attempted a mix of listening and reading, which made my experience more cherishing.
Big thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the complimentary ALC in exchange for an honest review.
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