bookedwithbrea 's review for:

You Started It by Jackie Khalilieh

4.0

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I loved this story. I also loved that this was based in Toronto and I enjoyed reading when a landmark came in the story. I loved Axel & Jamie together more than when she was with Ben. I do feel like Ben was Jamie’s safe place but after he broke up with her I feel like he did her a favor. Jamie branched out and was finding herself. Axel was a huge part of Jamie improving herself even if she didn’t see it. I loved how outgoing Axel was and that he was a TikTok star/dancer. I did feel bad on how Jamie treated her Mother but being a teenager and your Dad left you for unknown reasons at the time. I can see the teenage rebellion against her Mom - especially when Jamie thought it was her fault that he left. Ben & Olivia - I think they belonged together - nothing like some teenage high school drama between couples. I really loved Jamie’s Amo Eli. I loved that he was an instigator, meddled and had the best interest for Axel & Jamie. I wasn’t a fan of the third act breakup but I think it was well written into the storyline. I honestly want to say thanks for the arc. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to what this author writes next.

Tropes:
Senior year bucket list
He falls first
FMC older than MMC
Fake dating to get the ex back
FMC always breaking her book ban
Set in Toronto
MMC TikTok Star/Dancer

Thanks to Tundra Books & Netgalley for the ARC