Loved it!
Thanks to NetGalley and alcove press for this ARC! This book is the perfect slow burn romance for gamer (probably millennials)! Sometimes it was a bit too much, but most of the time I really enjoyed all the references to games like “the legend of Zelda” or “Pokemon”. “Instead—like a Breath of the Wild player who puts off confronting Calamity Ganon because they haven’t yet unearthed every korok seed—I throw myself back into work.” “Sally used logic. It’s super effective! my Pokémon-addled brain supplies inappropriately.” There were lots of hints and references that reminded me of my own childhood and to be honest, there were phrases I still use. The love story was really slow burn and sorrrry but there was a lack of spice! There was only ONE spicy scene and this one was way too short and sketchy (but that’s my only critic). In the end the pairing was heartwarming and I did love that there’s an epilogue with some glance at the future. “Like I’m leveling up, it hits me. I’ve been wrong this entire time. Andi isn’t un-romantic. She’s deeply romantic. The only thing is … she’s also afraid. And for the longest time, that’s all I saw. That’s all she let anyone see.” I did love the characters development and that Cats loud and bold character was so well written the whole time. She’s just so lovable with her chaotic mind, her insecurities and her loose mouth. Can’t wait for this book to be published & I will definitely buy a copy!

