[4.5 stars] I can't imagine ever not enjoying a Kasie West book. i had read a few books with heavier subject matter before picking this up, and this was exactly what i needed. my absolute favorite trope is in this book. i can't tell you what it is, because spoilers, but gah! i go crazy for it. the way the romance plays out is super cute. and i love the call back to note passing, over texting. i'm a 90s kid, so that was what we had to do! i truly hope kids still pass notes in school, at least occasionally. 
 Characters: i didn't love the main girl, Lily, but i really liked her best friend, Isabel. but Lily grew on me as the story progressed. the love interest, whose name i cannot reveal because spoilers, i liked from almost the very beginning. i did guess who it was, but i still enjoyed Lily trying to figure it out. I also really liked Lily's family. also the friendship between Lily and Isabel is solid. 
 Plot: not much to say, it's a cute basis for a romance. with deeper family stuff going on on both sides of the romance. and Isabel's setup attempts added some laughs. 
 Romance: like i already stated, favorite. trope. ever. i adore this couple. 
 Diversity: i don't think i noticed much? Isabel is Latinx, so is her boyfriend. i think that's the extent. i didn't notice any queer characters, but please, correct me if i'm wrong.