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I tried so hard to like this book, but the way Ariana treats Kinsley is disgusting. She constantly checks Kinsley out and when Kinsley calls her on it and says she's uncomfortable, Ariana denies she was looking, says Kinsley isn't her type, and implies Kinsley is homophobic for thinking Ariana was checking her out. When we're in Ariana's head and she was literally doing that. This is an awful beginning to a relationship, and while I wanted to carry on and give them a chance, I genuinely couldn't. Apparently literally everyone in Kinsley's life is emotionally abusive, including Ariana, and I just want her to get away from them and explore LA while living her best life. Kinsley deserves better.
Also, whatever was up with Stevie, Ariana's best friend, was not cute. I didn't read far enough to be sure, but I imagine there's probably a scene where Kinsley forgives her for literally hurling abuse at the poor woman the first time they meet just because Ariana thinks Kinsley is hot and can't use her words about it.
All in all, the premise was cute but the execution was not there.
Also, whatever was up with Stevie, Ariana's best friend, was not cute. I didn't read far enough to be sure, but I imagine there's probably a scene where Kinsley forgives her for literally hurling abuse at the poor woman the first time they meet just because Ariana thinks Kinsley is hot and can't use her words about it.
All in all, the premise was cute but the execution was not there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Homophobia
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