Wildly implausible, but very unique. I loved how these two were thrown together, and their fake relationship was beneficial to both in a way that brought them closer than either anticipated. And I think the heart of this is very good, though it started to unravel in the details. And once I felt the fractures in the relationship, the vibes could no longer cover up some of the unrealistic elements to the story.
So this was a win in some ways and a loss in others, but I did enjoy it for the most part. The story follows Harper, a physical therapist-in-training who is crushing on one of the baseball players at her college. Harper has been hoping that her internship will be with the baseball team, so she can spend some time with her crush, and she makes a teeny tiny little white lie to make that happen.
Luca has been hiding an injury from his coach, and he wants Harper to help him with the recovery in secret. For a debut, this has a lot going for it. Which, yes, means it read a little too young for me, lol. Anyone who liked Icebreaker would probably enjoy the vibes. This started to unravel for me because of the same issues Icebreaker has β the OM drama.
That being said, there were a whole lot of swoons between these two, particularly once Luca showed the sweet side of his personality. I would definitely try another book from the author, though she failed to get me excited about the other characters who were introduced, so it would have to be the right book. In order to spend more time with him this semester, she finds herself spinning a ridiculous web of lies. Her first step. Unfortunately for Harper, this silly, frantic excuse to switch assignments quickly snowballs into an unstoppable rumor.
LUCA Reynolds is the type of guy who prefers to set low expectations, both for himself and others, if only to avoid any inevitable disappointment. His football teammates would describe him as reserved, brooding, and occasionally stand-offish. The truth? A secret for a secret. A lie for a lie. Ki Stephens is a romance enthusiast who finds comfort in the happily-ever-after. She has a special interest in works that include neurodivergent characters like herself.
