#AD #Gifted - thanks to HarperCollins for sending me an ARC of this book :)

as someone who is generally new to the romance genre, i was unsure about how much i would enjoy this. however, this book is such a page-turner, filled with adorable moments, heartfelt conversations and funny dialogue. 

i thought that the relationships between gwen & jane, and algie & cecil felt a tad underdeveloped and some of the conflicts could have been explored further, but these issues are understandable coming from a debut novel. for example, the logistical issues surrounding gwen & jane's relationship were addressed at the start, but were swiftly forgotten about. additionally, i think that the last act of the book felt rushed. however, these issues were generally minimal, and didn't effect my reading experience too much.

a short book perfect for fans of oscar wilde, as it is filled with references and call-backs to his work, from the 'earnest' title to the wilde quotes at the start of each chapter. if you are an oscar wilde fan looking for a lighthearted YA romance, this is the book for you.