*3,5 stars*

I initially struggled with this book; despite her good intentions, Jia's meddling and misguided attempts at matchmaking were frustrating, and at times she seemed insensitive toward Jaiman. Also, the slow burn was way too slow at the beginning, especially on Jia's side, I was doubting if she had feelings for Jaiman.

That said, I truly appreciated Jia's growth over the course of the story, particularly as she began to recognize and take responsibility for her mistakes. Jaiman, by contrast, was lovely from the beginning, I loved how much he pined for Jia and I also appreciated his character development. In the end, I liked the way their romance developed and the friends to lovers dynamic worked for me. I also enjoyed the portrayal of female friendship and the resolution to Jia and her friends' storyline