This was fun! Even though the main characters are 18 years old, I didn't struggle to relate to them or cringe at their behaviour, something I have experienced with other YA books. I also really enjoyed that the characters were comfortable in their sexuality. Coming out stories are 100% valid, but I loved just reading about two queer people falling in love without any homophobia involved. All in all, this checked all the boxes of a good romcom: lighthearted, with some serious topics sprinkled in, believable challenges and that intoxicating friends-to-lovers chemistry. The perfect book to read between more challenging reads!

A love song to Black art and thought, an exploration of intimacy and vulnerability between two young artists learning to be soft with each other in a world that hardens against Black people - Yaa Gyasi

I could not describe this book better. It's love, it's pain and most of all it's pure poetry. It has been some time since I was this deeply moved by a book. Even after finishing it I could not stop thinking about it. I've borrowed this one from my library and I am strongly considering buying a copy for myself. I merely wished we would have seen more of the female love interest, her life, her thoughts and emotions. There's still so much I don't know about her. Nevertheless, I would 100% give this book five stars in a heartbeat and would even dare to say that everyone should read it!