Leaning towards a 5 stars because this book literally gave me the feels. I even teared up at some point from remembering my own grandmother. I definitely did not expect this book to make me to tear up and that’s what really got it. I think it's been a long time since I actually teared up to pages that does not contain death. I wasn't warned that it would pull through your heartstrings. So yes, this book is worthy of it being rated five stars.

Noelle and Theo are just the cutest couple. From high school academic rivals to just simply enemies who banters whenever they see each other. You can't deny that these two have a connection and attraction so there's really no doubt that these two would get together during or once the trip was over. Lowkey, the premise of the story is really heart-wrenching and that's really how I was hooked into reading more. Not only did they tackle grief after a loved one passed away, they also tackled how to move on from it. Then there was the situation with Theo's family and how he was being gaslighted to being not enough by his own father. Usually, it's people outside your family that demotivates you, like how Enzo was with Noelle during their one year of "mentorship". In Theo's case, it was his father who just wanted Theo to be successful that there was no limit. He kept forcing Theo to be best when the best was already achieved - which led Theo to think he wasn't good enough. Bruh, imagine if people who are earning so much to think they're unsuccessful, what more for people who hasn't achieved anything? But it's fine, because Theo has Paul who already thinks the world of him. This trip consisting of this trio was just a blast that kept me reading more and more even when I can't anymore due to my lack of sleep!

This book made me miss my grandparent so much to the point that we scheduled a visit home just to see them. It really made me guilty for not spending as much time as I should have been with them.

Beautiful connections between the characters. Made the impossible feel possible.

This trip was mine alnost it was theirs.
I also lost my granny and I loved her so much (still). I would have loved to discover her first love.
By chance it was my grandfather. 

Hopeless romantics this is for you.
And the banter and physical tension between Noelle and Theo is perfectly written.

A juicy romance filled with all kinds of love stories about all the people in our bubbles.

Super cute enemies to lovers with some strong undercurrents of grief and self- esteem. I liked the romance and the family surrounding them, I liked the writing, and I loved the ending. The characters hit a bit close to home at times but I guess that makes it even better.

This was a lot hornier than I expected it to be but whew the character struggles were VERY relatable. I felt like I was staring straight at my own internal struggles while reading. I think this was a bright insightful little gem of a book. Oh and while I’m here, as a 28 year old human being I found it very funny a 28 year old was talking the way she was about her age and calling TikTok an app for teenagers LMAO. Felt like the authors age was really coming through 💀


Also I really miss my grandpa 💔