Divine Rivals - the book where the ‘battle’ is just a flirty pillow fight.

I have no qualms recommending this book to anyone looking for a cozy romantic read. It’s the kind of book you’ll curl up with and read without realizing how much time has passed. That being said, I think the book lacks the advertised rivalry. If you’re a fan of the ‘enemies to lovers’ trope, this book might leave you feeling unsatisfied. I don't often read this genre, but I can see the charm. This book has been a great palate cleanser for me and really helped me out of my reading slump. I was craving the dopamine rush that comes from finishing a book. 

The romance hung by a thread, and for the most part, I feared it would fall and burn in the pit of cringe, but I was pleasantly surprised. I'm so glad the author didn't prolong the mystery of the letters too much, because then it would have been manipulation, not love. The romance didn't raise any red flags for me, which is shocking.

However, I wish the author had dedicated more time to developing the plot and delving deeper into the complexities of a world torn apart by war. The backdrop of the war remained just that—a backdrop—and the mystery surrounding the typewriters didn’t reach a satisfying resolution. I’m concerned that the author has left a heavy burden for the second book to shoulder. 

I don't know when but I will read the second book for sure.