Clare Ashton

Hearty and moving, this dynamic and authentic friends-turned enemies-turned friends-turned lovers? Really hit the spot.
This book was impactful, heartwarming and real, with all the frustration, miscommunication and unwavering love of best friends and unrequited love.
The pain of figuring out your sexuality, growing up and maturing and dealing with everything life throws at you.

The writing is far from what makes this book shine but it still had me gripped; an emotional rollercoaster that had me grinning and spitting my tea while also touching my heart the next moment.
Competently dealing with sensitive issues including sexuality, gender, miscarriages, misogyny, abortion, rejection and grief.

Chock full of deep, wholesome characters that feel almost tangible and the author made sure I loved them all completely. Faults and strengths alike.

From cover to cover Meeting Millie was vibrant and important, adorable and warm.
Yes the writing was a little bit terrible, admittedly, with the most random big words thrown in at times, but I still loved it.
The plot and relationships are woven beautifully and, for a light, romantic read, it’s still a great little book.

A satisfying and adorable slow, slow, slow-burn… (mer)