While I am not a fan of watching all of the “reality” dating shows, I am a fan of reading about fictionalized versions. Or at least I am when there is a great romance involved.

I really liked Cas, even when the public didn’t, because she was completely real. She wanted to be genuine, but was trying to protect both her heart and herself. I felt like she was kind of pushed into the situation she was in on the show (and don’t get me started on how that whole situation turned out), but she truly cared about the people she met there.

The relationship between Ada and Cas was perfect. It started with instant attraction (on both sides), but built slowly through a growing friendship before they finally got together. Ada broke through Cas’s walls, but Cas still carried baggage from past hurts. Ada had her own baggage as well.

I also really loved the relationship between Cas and Femi and the friendship that they developed. And when the drama from the situation occurred, I was so happy that he continued to have her back and knew there was more to the story that what they were being told. Cas also had some really great friends outside of the show.

I loved the ending as well!

Disclaimer: I received an eARC of this book through Net Galley on behalf of the publisher for review consideration. All thoughts and opinions are my own.