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i had a hard time reading this book at first because i struggle when romance books don’t center around one love interest, but by the time i was halfway through the book, that this is really a realistic story about finding your own path, and that really saved this book for me. i really appreciate how the main character layla makes mistakes, and faces realistic consequences for her actions, but the people in her life don’t hold her mistakes like a grudge and can easily forgive her. shoutout this book for giving lgbtq+ identities a space to be normal, no coming out narrative, or homophobia, just people being people, i really appreciated that💗

cboddie's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

8th & up

smalltownbookmom's review

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4.0

A Black bisexual teen girl gets dumped by her high school boyfriend right before graduation. Faced with being newly single she takes advantage of the school's 'last chance dance' where students get matched with four people, go on some dates and see if they might connect before everyone graduates.

I thought this was a really cute premise. I liked seeing Leila discover new interests and give ex-friends second chances. There ends up being a couple of love triangles and a really fun connection with an aspiring Bookstagrammer student.

Overall a cute read that was great on audio narrated by Yinka Ladeinde. Highly recommended for fans of Elise Bryant, Leah Johnson or the new release, Friday I'm in love by Camryn Garrett. Much thanks to @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!

amberinpieces's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

3.75

Content Warnings

sasha_in_a_box's review

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4.0

So fun, so sweet (but not too sweet), so huggable.

Me, reading the premise: psh, this would never fly at any high school.

Me, after reading: it would still never work, but how cute would it be if it was real!

The characters actually spoke like real teenagers, the awkwardness and confidence mix was just right, and her outfit in the book/on the cover is fire. Would recommend for those who love a fluffy romance appropriate for young readers, and those who need the most delicious palate cleanser between books.

kaseycanread's review

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funny inspiring lighthearted

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

pagebypaigebks's review

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4.5

This was SO cute! I enjoyed every minute reading this. I loved Leila and thought she was a great main character. Seeing her grow as a person throughout this adorable romance was so much fun. There is a love triangle (sometimes a square?) in this book but I think it was done really well. I’ll definitely be recommending this to everyone looking for a feel good read. I can’t wait to read more of Lakita’s work in the future.

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