4.5 stars overall!

I really liked this book. Ben was a fun character to read, and he feels different from a lot of the protagonists I usually read about.

This book is easy to read and will keep you turning the pages for sure. It was easy enough for me to guess halfway through what was going to happen, but I'm glad it got the ending it did.

For me, I just think the second half of the book felt a bit rushed. I wish there was more time spent getting to know Ben and Gio's relationship (though it's understandable why that didn't happen, as Ben gives his reasons in the books.) I wasn't sure how I'd feel about those two because

Spoiler

ex-step siblings trope is one of my least faves

but this book does it so tactfully.

There were quite a few times where I found myself tearing up and ready to cry, especially towards the end. Anyone who reads this is in for one heck of a ride.

ARC thanks to Wednesday Books and Netgalley.