Tryst is a New Adult Romance novel by Alex Rosa. It features two characters whose romance is rather like a train wreck. It's messy and volatile but you can help but be entertained. The story is told from the viewpoint of the heroine, Skylar. Skylar is a pre-med student and is doing well in school, emotionally though, she is a hot mess. Blake, the hero, is an aspiring actor and a total man-slut. His first, and second, impression to Skylar is bad. So bad, I'm surprised she still found him attractive after that. I sure wouldn't have. 
 Both Skylar and Blake are a bit immature as they fumble around trying to have a friends-with-benefits arrangement while keeping it a secret from her brother, Josh. It was truly exasperating and entertaining to watch these two characters, both of whom seem blind to their own feelings, practically sabotaging their own happiness around every turn, in an effort to prove their indifference. 
 I liked Tryst. It was ridiculous at times but it held my attention throughout. There are smirks and lip biting aplenty, which got annoying. I mean, who does that in real life? I've never bitten my lip as a sign of expression, nor have I ever seen anyone do it, yet it's rampant in romance novels. But, I digress. Tryst is a well-paced novel. In a way, it was so bad, it's good. I just found myself drawn into this over-the-top drama filled plot. It was a good book, but not one I would ever read again. 
 *ARC (Advanced Review Copy) received from Penguin Group (USA) LLC, InterMix, via NetGalley.