On The Same Page

I want to burrow up inside of this book and live there.

Is that a strong enough recommendation?

Serious Haley Cass fans (guilty) will recognize Riley and Gianna from the short story Down to a Science, but it's here in On The Same Page that we learn about the truth and depth of their friendship. The story of how their relationship blossoms and grows is amazing in its own right. You know how sometimes you get jealous of fictional characters? Just me? At any rate, the friendship between these two is absolute goals, and the delightful mix-up that leads to it becoming something more just makes it all the more delightful.

I almost wanted to tag this as enemies-to-lovers, but it's not quite there. Though Gianna is anything but friendly when we first meet her. I don't often feel like the turn from heel character into likeable one is earned in romance novels, but Gianna's transition from damaged/spoiled rich brat to genuinely likeable person is slow and emotionally cogent enough to feel completely honest. And Riley's just a damn delight throughout, though she manages to grow, too.

The only sour note for me in the whole book is Riley's reaction to the Big Revelation, which feels weirdly out of place. Luckily, it's a momentary blip that is entirely ignorable. I mostly just wanted to mention so y'all would know I'm not completely in the tank for this book/author.

If you like queer fiction, especially sapphic, especially especially romance, this one's for you. Read it.