And Then You

This one made me cry, but I feel like it should've made me cry more, if that makes sense.

"Tell me something real."

[4.4~4.5] approaching follow-ups in any book universe is invariably laced with some hesitancy, but particularly after what i'd consider one of my favorite reads from this year, Until You, well, i was hesitant in more ways than one to say the very least.

the relief when i realized that fear was wholly unwarranted.

dislike to love (appreciate the distinction!) + fake dating (those who are not a fan of the trope can rest assured; it's more of an impetus for that initial shift in their relationship rather than their dynamic throughout the entire story) + a frivolous jokester hiding his well of trauma + a deceptively stony-faced, inquisitive enigma = me as a happy camper