As Harriet settles into her new life, a dark secret from her past—a previous toxic relationship involving gaslighting and emotional abuse—resurfaces, threatening to ruin her reputation and career.
McFarlane maintains a balance between "laugh-out-loud" moments and "mildly tragic" realism. Critical Reception
Harriet's journey focuses more on her personal growth and confrontation with the past than on the central romance itself.
Reviewers at The StoryGraph and Thalia highlight the book's emotional depth, fast-paced writing, and relatable protagonist.