The Snowball Effect

I don't think I could have been more excited for The Snowball Effect. I've loved literally every single Haley Cass book, and an enemies to lovers fake relationship starring two of my favorite characters from Those Who Wait? That's basically everything I could have ever wanted. And even with those extremely high expectations, The Snowball Effect still managed to surpass them.

This book just builds and builds and builds. The pacing is absolutely exquisite, and the tension is palpable. Watching Emma and Regan's relationship finally come together was just so, so satisfying. Finally reaching the tipping point where everything starts to fall into place was absolutely enthralling, and I seriously couldn't get enough of these two.

Emma and Regan were both extremely likable in Those Who Wait, but they're both given so much more depth here as leads. They both have relatively similar arcs, but their personalities are so different that the similarities only serve to complement each other. Combined with a dynamic supporting cast (both new and old), and every single scene is just so engaging.

My only major complaint is that I just want more of these two. I absolutely love the slow burn, and everything comes together in an extremely satisfying way, but by the time Emma and Regan actually get together, things are already wrapping up. Ultimately, it works, and in my mind wanting more of a great book is never a bad thing.

Absolutely recommended. I could not put this down from the second I picked it up, and I'm already desperate to reread it when my physical copy arrives. Easily one of the best books I've read this year, and worth every second of your time.

Slow burn I guess but I didn't mind as both characters were likeable enough that just their friendship was entertaining.