A review by j_readsbooks
Cali Boy by Charli Meadows

4.0

Oliver and Finn were just absolutely the cutest. Grumpy/sunshine, step brothers, high school, forbidden romance.
Both Ollie and Finn are dealing with their own past traumas. Both trying to or wanting to escape their lives in hopes of something better. But meeting each other and falling for each other isn’t something either of them expected. Finn is instantly drawn to Ollie, his sunshine, his painted nails, the way he eats his food. He’s super protective and it’s just cute as f*ck. Ollie feels safe for the first time with Finn.
I loved the story as much as I love Finn and Ollie. The only thing I wish there was a little bit of an explanation about why Eric hated Ollie.