this is the number one example of why friends to lovers is just the best trope out there. so much heart-aching yearning. how it's so scary to take the first step but even more painful to hold it in. it's beautiful, the truest example of love that feels too vast to keep inside! such an amazing read! kudos <33











I can never get over how honest to god perfect this story is on every reread.
the way my heart was aching the entire time, dreading the fact that Raymond's selfishness knew no bounds, how far he would fall for the sake of revenge, and then, for the sake of love. it's so satisfying to read a story with characters who are imperfect in their motivations. it all just rings so HUMAN, and that's so special to me.
kudos