Sometimes Mainstream Wins
I was scared to read this book at first. I had seen so many people ranting and raving about it that I didn't think I would like it. I thought it was going to be like the Off Campus series or basically anything by She Who Must Not Be Named (the one that coined that phrase and also the one that got me back into reading.) Despite this, I took a leap of faith and I am oh so glad I did.

The Characters
Georgie: okay, first of all... ow. That fucking hurt as someone who just moved home to live with her parents that was supposed to be a temporary move but the longer I'm here the more I realize maybe I don't want to leave (but at least get out of the house.) I also have no idea who I am and am trying to figure that out. If I find a fanfic under my bed I wrote, I'm calling it quits. Like, that's it.

In all actuality, I loved Georgie and the mess that she was. She did so well as a "messy" FMC and that's coming from someone who is the "messy" friend in every story. I have had so many experiences like Georgie where people have asked me what I'm doing since I've gotten back and I've just kind of shrugged. It was comforting seeing someone who mirrors me finding everything she deserved. She was such a strong character and it was so nice to see that she didn't have to change anything about herself to receive this love.
Levi: Levi, precious bean. I love you so much more than I can express. You have made it onto the book boyfriend list. Once again, what is it with me and the super traumatized ones? Did I want to see him and his father come to blows? Hell yes. Did I want his face to get fucked up? No, so beggars can't be choosers.

Things I Loved
I loved everything about this book, truly and honestly.

Things I Didn't Love
If I figure it out, y'all will be the first ones to know. I'll alert the press, pinky swear.

The Final Verdict
This is definitely one that needs to go on anyone's TBR who enjoys small town contemporary romance. I cannot give it enough praise or stars.