I was laughing out loud so many times as reading this, in restaurants and the break room at work as well. I love Sophie’s books, have never been disappointed with any of her books, and I wasn’t with this one. Kinsella’s knack for humor and sensitivity shine in a story that should easily expand her already substantial fan base. They meet a handful of times in which Audrey flees from him like a startled deer and exchange a few cute notes and then he's utterly head over heels for her. Like you do at a rock concert, when your nerves get taken over by the force of the noise and you just have to surrender.

Some of this review will be a ramble-y description of my experiences with anxiety (which I will put in a spoiler tag at the very end). Now, her books are the first ones I read in English, so, you know, I might need to reread them some day (I mean duh.When I was 14, I was bullied and had a really rough time in high school, so much so that I couldn't go to school, or even leave my own house (all of which happens to Audrey). I want to read about a character learning how to live their best life and learning ways to deal with their mental illness in healthy and careful ways… I don’t want to read about someone being fixed by some dude.

One of my main concerns when I started this book was that it would turn into another "love cures mental illness" tale. I thought Audrey was going to be inevitably dragged into this gaming scenario, which would've been very easy for Kinsella to do.As their friendship deepens and her recovery gains momentum, a sweet romantic connection develops, one that helps not just Audrey but also her entire family. there are little hints here and there and names mentioned, but no specific details are given, which just leaves you to use your imagination. All I could do was sit there, shaking, as tears streamed down my face, and my heart pounded in my ears, and my breath came in shallow gasps. I loved how this novel was also centred around family; parents and siblings and the bonds and fights they all share. It was a quick, easy read, perfect to read in one sitting for those who actually can read the book in one sitting.