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pagebypaigebks's review
4.5
“My best can be imperfect. I can be a work in progress."
I'd like to thank Simon & Schuster for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
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This was a delight to read! I definitely recommend Finally Fitz to everyone looking for a great summer time book. The plot was engaging and I just had to know what happened next. The writing style was fun and easy to follow and made the story so bingeable! One of my favourite aspects of Fitz's character was how she struggled with perfectionism. It was very relatable and I loved how the author approached the topic. Fitz is constantly working toward leaving the ideals of perfectionism behind. I loved following her journey with this and seeing her development as a character throughout the course of the story. The fashion aspect and Fitz's summer fashion school were an intriguing part of the plot. I enjoyed learning about Fitz's creativity and her love of creating something new out of older clothes. However, I would have liked this aspect of the story to be a bit more fleshed out and explored. We can't forget about the romance! It was so adorable from the very beginning. If friends to lovers is a favourite trope of yours then you'll love Finally Fitz! Levi and Fitz had great chemistry and it was so much fun looking back into their childhood history. The fake dating aspects were also well done and so heartwarming! Not only are romantic relationships a focus of the story, but relationships with family are as well. Seeing Fitz's family dynamic with her sisters and her parents was very intriguing. We got to learn more about each of her sisters and how impactful it was for Fitz when she feel left out of the loop. I couldn't get enough of seeing them grow together and navigate their complex emotions and misunderstandings, it made all of the characters feel so real!
Filled with heart, perfectly imperfect characters, and of course plants, Finally Fitz is a must-add to your tbr.
I'd like to thank Simon & Schuster for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
I've also posted this review on Instagram and my blog.
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This was a delight to read! I definitely recommend Finally Fitz to everyone looking for a great summer time book. The plot was engaging and I just had to know what happened next. The writing style was fun and easy to follow and made the story so bingeable! One of my favourite aspects of Fitz's character was how she struggled with perfectionism. It was very relatable and I loved how the author approached the topic. Fitz is constantly working toward leaving the ideals of perfectionism behind. I loved following her journey with this and seeing her development as a character throughout the course of the story. The fashion aspect and Fitz's summer fashion school were an intriguing part of the plot. I enjoyed learning about Fitz's creativity and her love of creating something new out of older clothes. However, I would have liked this aspect of the story to be a bit more fleshed out and explored. We can't forget about the romance! It was so adorable from the very beginning. If friends to lovers is a favourite trope of yours then you'll love Finally Fitz! Levi and Fitz had great chemistry and it was so much fun looking back into their childhood history. The fake dating aspects were also well done and so heartwarming! Not only are romantic relationships a focus of the story, but relationships with family are as well. Seeing Fitz's family dynamic with her sisters and her parents was very intriguing. We got to learn more about each of her sisters and how impactful it was for Fitz when she feel left out of the loop. I couldn't get enough of seeing them grow together and navigate their complex emotions and misunderstandings, it made all of the characters feel so real!
Filled with heart, perfectly imperfect characters, and of course plants, Finally Fitz is a must-add to your tbr.
bookishfreedom's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
analenegrace's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
First, thanks so much to Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing for a finished copy of this absolutely adorable novel!
I was so excited to be gifted this book as a bisexual Jewish reader myself, and so it was so up my alley and was being promoted by so many of my favorite authors that I knew it would be great!
Fitz was such a relatable character to me, and her perfectionist anxiety was a particularly relatable part of her; I was so glad she got her diagnosis in the end. Her internal monologue was so well-written, and I was so engaged, even though first-person isn't always my favorite. I loved her passion for fashion and sustainability, the descriptions of clothes, and her working moments.
Levi and Dani were both interesting characters, who I think leaned too much into some love triangle stereotypes, but I still loved them. I appreciated that although Dani was somewhat of a shitty person, we did get a resolution with her and Fitz's relationship, and they resolved some of their worst issues.
Levi was just an absolutely adorable character who I loved! I do think he was a bit too perfect, and I wanted a bit more imperfection from him, but I just adored how much he understood Fitz and her issues. He wasn't mad about some of her flaws and accepted her for herself even as she struggled to understand herself.
I liked how non-issue sexuality and gender were in this book; characters shared their pronouns and were respected, and except for the brief mention of Levi's dad, queerphobia just wasn't a thing, which is always really fantastic.
This was an absolutely awesome book coming out April 23rd and I can't wait to hear what y'all think about it!
I was so excited to be gifted this book as a bisexual Jewish reader myself, and so it was so up my alley and was being promoted by so many of my favorite authors that I knew it would be great!
Fitz was such a relatable character to me, and her perfectionist anxiety was a particularly relatable part of her; I was so glad she got her diagnosis in the end. Her internal monologue was so well-written, and I was so engaged, even though first-person isn't always my favorite. I loved her passion for fashion and sustainability, the descriptions of clothes, and her working moments.
Levi and Dani were both interesting characters, who I think leaned too much into some love triangle stereotypes, but I still loved them. I appreciated that although Dani was somewhat of a shitty person, we did get a resolution with her and Fitz's relationship, and they resolved some of their worst issues.
Levi was just an absolutely adorable character who I loved! I do think he was a bit too perfect, and I wanted a bit more imperfection from him, but I just adored how much he understood Fitz and her issues. He wasn't mad about some of her flaws and accepted her for herself even as she struggled to understand herself.
I liked how non-issue sexuality and gender were in this book; characters shared their pronouns and were respected, and except for the brief mention of Levi's dad, queerphobia just wasn't a thing, which is always really fantastic.
This was an absolutely awesome book coming out April 23rd and I can't wait to hear what y'all think about it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Minor: Homophobia, Vomit, Infidelity, and Biphobia
snaggy95's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
4.25
Coming April 23th, 2024 🩷💛
Thank you Simon & Schuster for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Finally Fitz follows Ava Fitzgerald to New York City where her whole world gets turned upside down. Her girlfriend, Dani, decides they need to call it quits right before Fitz starts her summer fashion program claiming Fitz cares more about her social media platform than their relationship. Fitz reconnects with a long lost bestie, Levi Berkowitz while on a hiatus to prove Dani wrong. The two hatch a plan to create a fauxmance to try & win back their exes, but feelings get complicated for Fitz. Will she end up with Dani or Levi? This book is filled with Jewish rep, lgbtq rep, mental health awareness, family drama, & more.
I love love loved Finally Fitz! Immediately I was sucked in. Her friendship with Levi was fun to explore & so cute! Her sibling drama was very relatable being the youngest sibling myself. I felt her pain feeling excluded from her older sister’s lives. Fitz felt real. She has real life problems & feelings a lot of people struggle to understand & deal with. It’s always a breath of fresh air when stories dive into the mess instead of dance around it to keep everything fluffy. There’s plenty of comedy & happy carefree moments as well, but Finally Fitz does a great job balancing it all out.
fictionlux's review
4.0
I got this book for free, in exchange for my honest opinion via NetGalley.
Ava ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald is a teen Instagram fashion influencer. Thanks to her trendy up cycling and large fan base, she is able to be in New York for the summer completing a program at FIT, learning how to scale up her brand. The issue with this is that Fitz’s girlfriend and summer roommate, dumps her right before the program starts. A heartbroken Fitz can barely think let alone create. It isn’t until she runs into her long lost best friend Levi, that Fitz devises a plan of them fake dating.
My heat! I. AM. SOBBING. This is just too pure of words! This was my first ever Marisa Kanter book, and she’s quickly becoming one of my favourite authors. One of my favourite parts about this book, was the banter between the characters. Marisa has a knack for storytelling, I’ve never been to New York, but I felt like I’ve lived there. I really liked the growth of characters. There isn’t any spicy scenes, nothing more than kissing, so it’s perfect for a reader who enjoys a good romance without the spiciness.
All in all, it’s a really good read. If you’re into swoony young adult romance, this is for you!
All in all, it’s a really good read. If you’re into swoony young adult romance, this is for you!
Thank you, NetGalley and Marisa Kanter for allowing me to review! As always, my review is my own opinion and thoughts. This review will be shared to my Instagram @fictionluxblog shortly.
lisaluvsliterature's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This story had so much that was perfect for representing how things feel for you as a teenager, but also totally incorporated today’s social media issues, as well as having fun with social media aspects as well. It also had so much nostalgia for me in that it reminded me of the times I visited my younger sister when she moved to NYC. The subway fun, walking around and feeling alone when even surrounded by other people, but not in a bad way necessarily! All the places, the High Line, the parks, you name it. And the wonderful food choices! Even Fitz’s relationship with her sisters was something that was real and emotional. I have had my own times when I felt like my sisters were doing things without me. Although for me it was the opposite, because it was my two younger sisters.
This book has a lot of different things going on, but in such a good way, it was real, like life is. And when it is a teenager dealing with a lot of this, it makes things seem even bigger more disastrous at times. We had the fake dating trope, but also there was the aspect of how social media can become such a part of a teen’s life (or anyone these days) and cause relationship issues or even in Fitz’s case, issues with how she saw herself and what she thought she had to do in order to be successful or “perfect”. As I mentioned above there was even family issues for Fitz, feeling left out with her older sisters, her parents not seeming to realize she was serious about the fashion and not going to eventually go into something more “serious” like medicine or teaching, etc.
And oh did I adore Levi! I was so frustrated that Fitz couldn’t see he was actually interested in more than just the fake dating, and how she didn’t even get that when she talked to his ex the one time. Of course I know this is a teen story, and teens don’t always see what’s right in front of them. To be fair I don’t always see that either, lol. But Levi, his planty-nerdiness, was just so adorable! And I totally get why she was swooning over it, even if she was only doing it in her own head and not sharing it with him. It frustrated me at how Dani treated her and yet she still kept thinking there was a chance with her. Again, yeah, I know, teen, drama for a story, actually was realistic.
This was a really great story, one I can’t wait to share with my students. As it has so much in it. Besides what I’ve mentioned above, it also has the LGBTQ+ representation with both Fitz and Levi being bi. Dani being a lesbian, as well as I believe one of Fitz’s sisters also has a partner that is a woman. I liked how Fitz always referred to characters as first as they in her thoughts until there was a clear statement of their pronouns and from then on she would switch to those if they happened to be a she/her or he/him, or stick with the they/them as appropriate. I also enjoyed her time at the Pride Parade at the beginning of the story, and getting a bit of an inside glimpse at that from her being there and what she saw even as she searched for Dani to try to fix things.
This book has a lot of different things going on, but in such a good way, it was real, like life is. And when it is a teenager dealing with a lot of this, it makes things seem even bigger more disastrous at times. We had the fake dating trope, but also there was the aspect of how social media can become such a part of a teen’s life (or anyone these days) and cause relationship issues or even in Fitz’s case, issues with how she saw herself and what she thought she had to do in order to be successful or “perfect”. As I mentioned above there was even family issues for Fitz, feeling left out with her older sisters, her parents not seeming to realize she was serious about the fashion and not going to eventually go into something more “serious” like medicine or teaching, etc.
And oh did I adore Levi! I was so frustrated that Fitz couldn’t see he was actually interested in more than just the fake dating, and how she didn’t even get that when she talked to his ex the one time. Of course I know this is a teen story, and teens don’t always see what’s right in front of them. To be fair I don’t always see that either, lol. But Levi, his planty-nerdiness, was just so adorable! And I totally get why she was swooning over it, even if she was only doing it in her own head and not sharing it with him. It frustrated me at how Dani treated her and yet she still kept thinking there was a chance with her. Again, yeah, I know, teen, drama for a story, actually was realistic.
This was a really great story, one I can’t wait to share with my students. As it has so much in it. Besides what I’ve mentioned above, it also has the LGBTQ+ representation with both Fitz and Levi being bi. Dani being a lesbian, as well as I believe one of Fitz’s sisters also has a partner that is a woman. I liked how Fitz always referred to characters as first as they in her thoughts until there was a clear statement of their pronouns and from then on she would switch to those if they happened to be a she/her or he/him, or stick with the they/them as appropriate. I also enjoyed her time at the Pride Parade at the beginning of the story, and getting a bit of an inside glimpse at that from her being there and what she saw even as she searched for Dani to try to fix things.
readandwright's review
4.0
Thank you Simon and Schuster for my copy! All thoughts are my own.
I have always loved reading YA and Marissa Kanter has become one of my favorite authors in the subgenres! Her last book, As If On Cue, so perfectly captured what it means to be a theatre kid that it remains a book I think about often! I was so excited for a summery NYC book and oh my gosh, did I love it. If you love New York, this book is a love letter to the city. It’s full of sticky, sweaty subway rides and finding the hidden gems within the bustling streets. It made me miss New York so much!
Synopsis:
“Ava “Fitz” Fitzgerald has worked hard to create the picture-perfect life she’s always wanted. She spent her junior year transforming her passion for sustainable fashion and upcycling into a viral online platform, maintaining a 4.0 GPA, and spending every free second with her soon-to-graduate girlfriend, Danica. And this summer she plans to take it all to the next level by attending a prestigious summer fashion program in New York City and convincing Dani that they can survive a year of long distance.
But when Dani dumps her before classes even start, accusing Fitz of being more invested in growing her online persona than deepening their relationship, she’s left not only heartbroken, but also creatively blocked.
Fitz will do anything to win Dani back, even if that means taking a break from the platform that she’s worked so hard to build. But just as she decides to go all-in on a hiatus, a chance encounter reunites her with Levi Berkowitz, her childhood best friend that she hasn’t seen since elementary school. Levi is struggling with heartbreak of his own, and this cosmic coincidence sparks a new use for her social media savvy. Fitz offers to help Levi craft a fake relationship online to make his person jealous…if in return he can pretend to be her boyfriend in front of Dani to make her jealous. If all goes according to plan, by the end of the summer they’ll both be reunited with their perfect partners and get to rekindle their friendship in the process.
Sometimes even the most carefully designed plans can come apart at the seams, though. And when real history leads to not-so-fake feelings, Fitz will have to decide if she’s finally willing to let go of what she thought was picture-perfect and choose what might actually be right for her.” —NetGalley
But when Dani dumps her before classes even start, accusing Fitz of being more invested in growing her online persona than deepening their relationship, she’s left not only heartbroken, but also creatively blocked.
Fitz will do anything to win Dani back, even if that means taking a break from the platform that she’s worked so hard to build. But just as she decides to go all-in on a hiatus, a chance encounter reunites her with Levi Berkowitz, her childhood best friend that she hasn’t seen since elementary school. Levi is struggling with heartbreak of his own, and this cosmic coincidence sparks a new use for her social media savvy. Fitz offers to help Levi craft a fake relationship online to make his person jealous…if in return he can pretend to be her boyfriend in front of Dani to make her jealous. If all goes according to plan, by the end of the summer they’ll both be reunited with their perfect partners and get to rekindle their friendship in the process.
Sometimes even the most carefully designed plans can come apart at the seams, though. And when real history leads to not-so-fake feelings, Fitz will have to decide if she’s finally willing to let go of what she thought was picture-perfect and choose what might actually be right for her.” —NetGalley
What I Liked:
- The Setting—This book is so New York and I loved it so much. I missing living in NYC every single day so I loved getting to visit through these pages. I know the author used to live in the city too and the love was so evident.
- The Banter—One of my favorite parts of Marisa’s writing is the banter between the characters! I loved how sweet and gentle Levi was and Fitz was so fun.
- The Sister Relationships—I loved that Fitz had to navigate how it feels to be the youngest sibling and moving away, not wanting to viewed as a child as she grew up, and figuring out how to best communicate.
- The Lessons Learned—YA can be tough to read as an adult because we often forget how it feels to be young. But that is exactly why I love reading it! It reminds me how things feel so big when we’re young but it’s because we’re experiencing things for the first time.
What Didn’t Work for Me:
- Needed More of the Summer Program—I wish we’d spent more time with Fitz at FIT. I feel like the reason she was there got lost in the shuffle, which happened to the character but I wanted to see more of her passion.
Character Authenticity: 4/5 Overall Rating: 4/5
Content Warnings:
absent parents, bi-phobia
battyaboutbooks's review
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
🦇 Book Review 🦇
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
❓ #QOTD If you have a plant, what type is it and what would you name it OR what's the story behind your Insta handle?❓
🦇 When Ava "Fitz" Fitzgerald travels to New York with her girlfriend, Danica, she's ready for the perfect summer attending a prestigious summer fashion program that will take her upcycling Insta account to the next level. Unfortunately, Danica upends her plans by dumping her before classes even start, blaming Fitz's obsession with her online persona. To show she's willing to do anything to win Danica back, Fitz takes a break from social media. After reuniting with her long-lost, childhood best friend Levi, she strikes up a plan to win Dani back by making her jealous. Unfortunately, even the most carefully designed plans can come apart at the seams.
💜 Fitz is adorably chaotic and entirely too realistic. A perfectionist with three sisters and parents too busy to pay her much notice, Fitz connects to her older sisters by upcycling their old clothes, turning them into new creations. Unfortunately, that perfectionism causes her to become creatively blocked, leading Fitz to realize there's just as much beauty in imperfections and being authentically yourself, sans filter.
💜 There are so many adorable tropes in Finally Fitz, giving it elements of a comforting, familiar rom-com. I loved Fitz's dynamic with her sisters (I'm the oldest of four girls, and she's the youngest), who always felt shut out and disconnected as the baby among them. The underlying mental health topics of self-worth, authenticity, and work-life balance gave this story the extra layer of depth it needed. I also appreciated the normalcy around queerness (and the touch on biophobia/bi-erasure) for both Fitz and Levi.
💙 Fitzy. Oh, sweet, sweet Fitzy. Fake kissing your childhood best friend and plotting a curated, fake relationship to make your ex jealous is not okay. Not respecting someone's boundaries or desire for a healthier relationship (by their definition) is not okay. The moment Fitz started down that route, I disconnected from her, even as a fellow messy bi. Everything that Danika considered a red flag was entirely valid, and Fitz only made things worse for herself.
🦇 Recommended for fans of She Gets the Girl or To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Great if you love a messy fake-dating rom-com.
✨ The Vibes ✨
🪡 Second Chance Romance
🪴 Friends to Lovers
🪡 Mental Health Rep
🪴 Bi FMC + Bi4Bi Romance
🪡 Young Adult/Coming-of-Age
🪴 Queer Supporting Cast
🪡 Jewish FMC
🦇 Major thanks to the author @marisakanter and publisher @simonteen for providing an ARC of this book via Netgalley. 🥰 This does not affect my opinion regarding the book. #FinallyFitz
💬 Quotes
❝ But if I’m a person who never shows people less than their best . . . how is it possible to still feel like my best is never enough? ❞
❝ Because it’s one thing when queerphobic trash invalidate your identity. It’s another thing entirely to experience biphobia from within the queer community. ❞
❝ Because everyone deserves clothes that empower them to feel like the best, most authentic versions of themselves. ❞
❝ I just want to bottle the feeling that’s finding the one person in this universe who gets you and sees you—the whole unfiltered truth of you— and loves you anyway. ❞
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
❓ #QOTD If you have a plant, what type is it and what would you name it OR what's the story behind your Insta handle?❓
🦇 When Ava "Fitz" Fitzgerald travels to New York with her girlfriend, Danica, she's ready for the perfect summer attending a prestigious summer fashion program that will take her upcycling Insta account to the next level. Unfortunately, Danica upends her plans by dumping her before classes even start, blaming Fitz's obsession with her online persona. To show she's willing to do anything to win Danica back, Fitz takes a break from social media. After reuniting with her long-lost, childhood best friend Levi, she strikes up a plan to win Dani back by making her jealous. Unfortunately, even the most carefully designed plans can come apart at the seams.
💜 Fitz is adorably chaotic and entirely too realistic. A perfectionist with three sisters and parents too busy to pay her much notice, Fitz connects to her older sisters by upcycling their old clothes, turning them into new creations. Unfortunately, that perfectionism causes her to become creatively blocked, leading Fitz to realize there's just as much beauty in imperfections and being authentically yourself, sans filter.
💜 There are so many adorable tropes in Finally Fitz, giving it elements of a comforting, familiar rom-com. I loved Fitz's dynamic with her sisters (I'm the oldest of four girls, and she's the youngest), who always felt shut out and disconnected as the baby among them. The underlying mental health topics of self-worth, authenticity, and work-life balance gave this story the extra layer of depth it needed. I also appreciated the normalcy around queerness (and the touch on biophobia/bi-erasure) for both Fitz and Levi.
💙 Fitzy. Oh, sweet, sweet Fitzy. Fake kissing your childhood best friend and plotting a curated, fake relationship to make your ex jealous is not okay. Not respecting someone's boundaries or desire for a healthier relationship (by their definition) is not okay. The moment Fitz started down that route, I disconnected from her, even as a fellow messy bi. Everything that Danika considered a red flag was entirely valid, and Fitz only made things worse for herself.
🦇 Recommended for fans of She Gets the Girl or To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Great if you love a messy fake-dating rom-com.
✨ The Vibes ✨
🪡 Second Chance Romance
🪴 Friends to Lovers
🪡 Mental Health Rep
🪴 Bi FMC + Bi4Bi Romance
🪡 Young Adult/Coming-of-Age
🪴 Queer Supporting Cast
🪡 Jewish FMC
🦇 Major thanks to the author @marisakanter and publisher @simonteen for providing an ARC of this book via Netgalley. 🥰 This does not affect my opinion regarding the book. #FinallyFitz
💬 Quotes
❝ But if I’m a person who never shows people less than their best . . . how is it possible to still feel like my best is never enough? ❞
❝ Because it’s one thing when queerphobic trash invalidate your identity. It’s another thing entirely to experience biphobia from within the queer community. ❞
❝ Because everyone deserves clothes that empower them to feel like the best, most authentic versions of themselves. ❞
❝ I just want to bottle the feeling that’s finding the one person in this universe who gets you and sees you—the whole unfiltered truth of you— and loves you anyway. ❞
yapha's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is the perfect summer romance read! Fitz and her girlfriend Dani are both spending the summer in NYC on different programs. On the same night that Fitz decides to say, "I Love You," Dani breaks up with her. Spiraling into depression and unable to create for her fashion program, Fitz bumps into her best friend who moved away when they were both 10. They decide to fake a romance to encourage jealousy in both of their exes. We all know how that usually turns out. ;) All in all this was a super sweet book about being true to yourself, fighting perfectionism and anxiety, and how a good relationship should make you feel. Highly recommended for grades 8 & up.
eARC provided by publisher via Edelweiss
eARC provided by publisher via Edelweiss
telltalelakej's review
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I thought this book was really cute and sweet and I loved that the characters were so messy and complex. It’s always interesting to read about characters figuring out their feelings when you already have a pretty good guess of where the story is going.
Some critiques I have are the amount of pop culture references felt a little much and the end of the book kind of got a little messy and rushed in my opinion. I think pop culture references can be done well, especially if they help along the plot, but these just felt like they stood out too much and interrupted the flow of the narrative.
Other than that, I think it was a nice cozy read for those who are fans of fake dating.
I thought this book was really cute and sweet and I loved that the characters were so messy and complex. It’s always interesting to read about characters figuring out their feelings when you already have a pretty good guess of where the story is going.
Some critiques I have are the amount of pop culture references felt a little much and the end of the book kind of got a little messy and rushed in my opinion. I think pop culture references can be done well, especially if they help along the plot, but these just felt like they stood out too much and interrupted the flow of the narrative.
Other than that, I think it was a nice cozy read for those who are fans of fake dating.