this book feels like a warm hug! after watching so many rom-coms i can comfortably say that this is feels like an amazing ode to one. it’s charming & relentlessly funny, grabbing you by the hand on the first page & guiding you through ella’s uncertain but intoxicating life. it reminds me a lot of one day & love rosie in the best ways & i’m sure i’m not the only one with these comparisons! the characters (who you will fall in love with) are well thought out & presented to the reader with such care by the author. ella may not be the perfect protagonist but her flaws are the most understandable & you will truly feel like her friend. along with the romantic interest…he can speak for himself, & i really don’t want to reveal too much. as someone who doesn’t read many romance novels, i love the ultimate slow burn & will hold this up there as one of my favourite of the genre. you can really tell this story came from the heart.