If you like a book focused on the underdog (or in this case – underdogs), this one is for you! It absolutely lives up to all the hype, cracking itself wide open with vulnerability on every page. For anyone who’s ever wanted to feel understood, chosen, seen, believed in, or simply to feel like you are enough – this book will speak to you in so many ways.

And if the heart doesn’t pull you in, the banter definitely will. I laughed out loud more times than I can count while reading. Emily’s wit is in full force, along with her ability to make you fall head over heels for Miles and Daphne. Honestly, even I got tired of hearing myself say, “They are so cute!!!” – and that was just at the start of their budding friendship.

I also loved how she so creatively villainized the exes, despite them being the nicest people to everyone else. I’ve always enjoyed Emily’s writing, but now I completely understand why fans rave about this book. Seeing Daphne’s growth as a character was one thing, but watching Miles open up and flourish was a whole other treat.

You can’t help but get caught up in this book, letting the world fade away as you hang out with Daphne, Miles, Julia, and Ashleigh (I would read a book starring either of them in a heartbeat – LOVED their characters) in Waning Bay.

And finally, a big, HUGE thank you for ending the story the way you did, Emily. I was desperately hoping it would wrap up that way! I know it’s silly, but I would have been irrationally devastated if you hadn’t.