While there is definitely romance, this is also a story of true friendship filled with so many great characters.

Caleb is a rule follower, he is also obsessively clean and a germophobe. And he cares passionately about the people in his life. Including Emma, even though they aren’t friends any more. He’s awkward, sweet, and utterly adorable.

Emma is tough and messy and fiercely independent. She will do battle for anyone she cares about, including (or especially) Caleb.  But she is also filled with pain and a complete lack of self-worth. She has been neglected and emotionally abused her entire life, and feels abandoned by those she loves the most.

Juliet is a breath of fresh air in both of their lives. She is quirky and fun, but also very self-conscious. People who were supposed to be her friends treated her like a nuisance and all she wants is to be accepted and feel like she belongs.

Meeting Juliet is the catalyst to repairing the rift between Caleb and Emma, bringing their best friends Jazz and Alice along as well to create a solid friend group between the five of them. And it’s this friendship, even more than the romantic relationship that develops, that is what made this book so special.

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.