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Heath and Teagan have one thing in common: they don't want to be in a relationship.

Teagan, who is busy finishing her law degree, needs a break from the stress of living up to her parents' expectations. Heath is following his passion and starting his career as a physical therapist, but his family's drama is tearing his life apart behind the scenes.

As members of the same friend group, Heath and Teagan will be around each other plenty during wedding season, whether they like it or not. With no time or desire to date, the two come to an agreement: pre-scheduled hookups through the summer or until something real comes along. A situational relationship, otherwise known as a situationship.

Their arrangement seems perfect. If their past doesn't come back to bite them.

352 pages, Paperback

Published April 29, 2025

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507 reviews1,584 followers
June 3, 2025
2 stars: ★★☆☆☆
Huge thanks to Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group | Frayed Pages x Wattpad Books & NetGalley for the eARC! 💌

Okay so… this one had me raising my eyebrows more than it had me kicking my feet.

When I first saw Situationship, I thought, “Ooo spicy hookup book??” It was listed under erotica, the blurb screamed steamy fake-dating summer mess, and I was like yes pls, give me the drama and the spice. 😌 But what I got was… kinda like ordering extra hot peri-peri and getting plain yogurt.

The writing? Solid. Like actually smooth and readable, which is why I got through it in the first place. Some lines were witty, the pacing didn’t totally drag, and there were moments that could have hit emotionally. But that’s where the good news ends.

Here’s the tea: the romance was a ghost. I’m not even exaggerating. The first 50%? Hookups. Just hookup after hookup like it’s a calendar appointment. No tension. No buildup. No chemistry. It wasn’t sexy, it wasn’t emotional—it just was. I kept waiting for that one scene to punch me in the gut or make me scream “just kiss already” but nah. It all felt… distant. And the spice? Bro, I’ve read more tension in IKEA manuals. 😐

And then comes the whiplash.
At 57%, this man was literally grinding on a stripper at a bachelorette party.
At 76%, he’s seconds away from hooking up with someone else.
Then suddenly—BOOM—he “loves” Teagan??
At 87%, we get the shocking plot twist: they dated before?? Since high school??? Where was any sign of that for most of the book? 😭 It’s like watching a whole movie then getting told it was a sequel.

Honestly, I thought this was gonna be a fun, chaotic, spicy mess where two friends catch feelings over time. Instead, it read like a Wattpad fanfic from 2014 that forgot to include the slow burn, forgot to develop the romance, and threw in an ending because deadlines exist.

Also, I have to say this: you can’t just say two people are in love. You gotta make us feel it. Otherwise, it’s just noise. And Teagan and Heath? They cared more about convenience than connection. Even their deep talks felt like speed-run therapy sessions.

This wasn’t friends-to-lovers. It wasn’t enemies-to-lovers. It was "we hook up when it’s convenient and oops guess we’re in love now" and I wasn’t buying it. By the end, I was like—okay. So this is how it ends. I guess.

There was potential here. There really was. The idea of two people navigating expectations, privilege, image, and complicated history? That’s good stuff. But the execution? Meh. It needed more heat, more emotion, and wayyyy less fake-deep plot twists.

Tropes:
🥀 Situationship / Friends-with-benefits
⏳ No-Strings-Attached/Hookup Culture
🥀 Second Chance Romance (Secret Past Relationship)
⏳ Convenience Romance

Final thoughts?
It’s like walking into a bakery expecting cake and getting stale toast with glitter on top. Pretty cover, but the story didn’t deliver what it promised. I really, really wanted to root for this—but the spark just wasn’t there.

Situationship? More like misfire.
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274 reviews318 followers
January 9, 2025
dnf @ 39%.
boring and predictable book, can definitely tell that it’s a wattpad book. i wanted to finish it, but couldn’t. i’m having a newborn soon i’m not wasting my time on boring books.
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898 reviews167 followers
January 11, 2025
Okay so hear me out because this book does start very rocky and was a 3-star read until about halfway then I thought it became so much better. This was a cute read, the start/beginning was a little rocky to me because of the editing and writing but as the book went on it got better. This is a friends-with-benefits/second-chance romance.

The fmc is a Black woman who is adopted into a rich and white family. She grew up in this world with drive and trying to please her parents no matter what. After a breakup in the beginning of the book and feeling sexually frustrated in the relationship she starts to hook up with a friend who is the mmc and they have a contract for their situationship.

The romance was okay, i liked the banter and the contracts/ rules and stipulation to the situationship. I also liked how the book explored a Black fmcs story without trauma. It also explores friend groups, mental health, and some more stuff. Yes, the beginning was very Wattpad ish and so was some of the writing but I do think it was a fun read. Thank you to the publisher for this arc.

Read for:
- Friends with benefits
- Black fmc
- Interracial romance
- Second chance
- Lots of steamy scenes

3.5/5 ⭐
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157 reviews934 followers
February 21, 2025
3.5 stars!

EM Wilson is one of my favorite wattpad authors, she’s written some of my all time favs. This book was fast paced, fun and had just the right amount of drama at the end. I will say this isn’t my favorite by her but it has the same flare of spice that I know and love. I liked how the characters were shamelessly themselves and knew what they wanted with strong independence. I did however wish there was maybe a tiny bit more depth to them from the start so that the ending would flow a bit better, but overall I enjoyed reading this and hope for EM to publish some of her other gems!
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345 reviews186 followers
February 25, 2025
Situationship by EM Wilson is a frenemies to lovers romance about Teagan and Heath, two privileged but career oriented nepo-babies. Neither of them have time for a relationship, so they decide to hook up over the summer while planning for their mutual friend’s wedding.

This is the authors published debut and I think they have a lot of potential. The banter in this book was impeccable and once the character development hit, it was well done. The romance ended up being really sweet. There were parts of this book I enjoyed, but I struggled with other aspects of it. I like my romance with a bit more plot, but I felt like the plot and character development took a back seat to the spice. I feel like I might have liked Teagan and Heath more if I’d known about the “big reveal” earlier in the story. Instead I disliked them both for a big portion of the story. The entire friend group in the book was super gross when talking about women, including Teagan who was the only girl in the group. The privilege and sexism was called out, even in the main characters, so that helped a bit. There also desperately needs to be a content warning page which hopefully will be added in the final copy.

Thank you to the author, Frayed Edges, and NetGalley for the advance copy!
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838 reviews80 followers
October 8, 2025
Magnolia Parks vibes
very spicy

Didn't love hearing his lustful thoughts toward other women. I like when my mmc inexplicably only has feelings for the fmc even if it is just casual to start
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228 reviews6 followers
June 6, 2025
Dnf at page 74/255… this one had a hooking start but quickly lost its allure. Health objectified every woman that we were introduced to in his perspective chapters and that was really a turn off for me. Teagan and Heath didn’t seem to have much chemistry, steamy or just friendship wise, either. Their whole arrangement was a friends with benefits vibe, but after so many interactions together they just really didn’t seem like they had any foundation to eventually fall in love. Essentially, the trope from fwb to lovers didn’t feel realistic. Also, personal preference, but the name Heath just wasn’t doing it for me 🫣
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833 reviews281 followers
April 25, 2025
This book presents a modern take on the friends-with-benefits trope, centering on Teagan and Heath, two individuals with valid reasons for avoiding commitment. Teagan, focused on her law school and Heath, navigating family drama while pursuing his physical therapy career, strike a deal for pre-scheduled hookups. The premise, while familiar offers potential for exploring the complexities of casual relationships.

On the plus side, Wilson captures the initial allure of a situationship. The dynamic between Teagan and Heath is engaging enough, showcasing the push-and-pull of attraction without the strings of a traditional relationship. The book touches on the characters' individual struggles, providing a glimpse into their lives beyond the casual arrangement.

However, it ultimately falls short of its potential. The narrative treads familiar ground, offering few surprises or unique insights into the modern dating landscape. The characters, while likable, often adhere to predictable archetypes and their emotional development feels somewhat rushed.

The pacing can be uneven, with moments of compelling interaction interspersed with stretches of predictable plot progression. The "if their past doesn't come back to bite them" foreshadowing feels heavy-handed and when the inevitable conflicts arise, they lack the emotional depth needed to truly resonate.

Situationship is a passable read for those seeking a light and uncomplicated romance. It delivers on the basic premise of a casual relationship evolving but it doesn't offer much beyond that.

(Thank you Edelweiss and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for a review. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own)
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123 reviews2 followers
April 10, 2025
This was a fun and breezy romance - it is definitely heavy on the erotica in comparison to plot, but it honestly does make sense given that the book is about a... situationship!

Teagan and Heath's attraction to each other is palpable from the get-go despite being work arch-enemies. They come to an agreement because neither is looking for a messy commitment, but want to capitalize on their attraction to each other with no-strings attached hookups. So, there's not really much buildup at all - they jump in headfirst pretty quickly. I wish there had been more tension earlier on, because their relationship fell into a repetitive pattern so quickly.

Another issue for me is that I just didn't connect to the writing and the narrative style. Both of the characters often acted immaturely to the point where it verged on being cringey / unrealistic (Heath especially) but I also do see how that was instrumental in contributing to his character's growth by the end. He could've been a liiittle less of a jerk. I just wish there was more substance in general, especially in terms of character development.

While it wasn't quite the book for me, I think Situationship does a good job of tackling the difficult relationship dynamic and will undoubtedly be a fun read for romance lovers!
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195 reviews109 followers
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April 4, 2025
Thank you Net galley for the arc!
Unfortunately this is gonna be a DNF for me @10%. I hate to write bad reviews about anything because I believe all authors deserve flowers for writing a book in the first place, but I just couldn’t get done with this. It felt extremely immature and cringy. It was basically just two rich people having sex. So basically I’ll have to pass.
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983 reviews186 followers
September 13, 2025
3.5

i really need to stop picking up books with a surprise eating disorder subplot being thrown in 75% into the book

i praised the editing on this very early on, as i'd read the original version and could tell the editor had done a good job. however, it randomly vanished immediately after, and i was left extremely confused. for example, teagan mentioned having woken up at 8 (which is treated as a big deal since she's usually an early bird), but the following paragraphs showed her doing things before. the writing gets repetitive at times, like heath mentioning his, "not-so-little friend" twice in two pages after a scene break.

the book deals with important issues, like mental health, figuring out your identity after you lose so much of what you thought made you you (money, a sports career), finding out your identity outside of your family, being an eldest daughter and setting the example for your siblings (and the pressure it puts on all of you and your relationship with each other), realizing your friends kind of suck, and navigating a world that isn't favorable to anyone who isn't an upper middle class, ablebodied cishet white guy. i think these topics were handled well in general.

the dialogue felt a bit unnatural at times, especially when it came to calling people out for being bigoted douchebags. i think it absolutely HAD to be done, as we can't keep normalizing people's racist and sexist biases, but at times it felt like the characters were reading a twitter thread. the things that were being said (by teagan and heath) were very valid and well articulated, but the way it was done didn't exactly feel like how dialogue would flow, if that makes sense. but good on them for calling out other people's BS. and yes, you absolutely cannot keep politics out of relationships, especially when said politics literally affect your life.

overall, this was an enjoyable read and i really, really liked how everything was handled. i just wish the editing hadn't fumbled.

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1,986 reviews207 followers
April 29, 2025
I know I’m old when I say that E.M. Wilson’s Situationship gave me all the vibes of TV drama shows like 30-Something or, more currently, New Girl. But the book reminded me of that. There’s drama, humor, topics of current events, discussions of cultural stereotypes, and the progression of friendships. And I enjoyed the emotional ups and downs of the story.

Teagan and Heath have a contractual agreement that involves them getting together at scheduled times—just hooking up for the summer. And none of their friends can know. Of course, some challenges arise because they are involved with a wedding and events leading up to it.

The diverse cast of characters was refreshing to read. I admired Teagan’s strength and independence, though there were several angsty moments due to her independence. At times, Heath was also frustrating, but I could understand some of his actions. Teagan and Heath were great together. The cartoon cover should not fool readers. There are some super steamy scenes inside Situationship.

E.M. Wilson was quite clever as she brought Teagan and Heath’s relationship full circle, and I love it when authors get clever with their stories. I loved the ending.

Thank you to @wbywattpadbooks, @fpxwpbooks, and Author E.M. Wilson for the gifted Advance Reader Copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
12 reviews
November 28, 2025

Situationship ist wirklich 3/4 des Buches genau das was man erwartet ich muss sagen oft habe ich die kommunikation zwischen heath und teagan verfluchen wollte . es wird gut beschrieben wie das new york city high life und problematiken einer adoption und alltagsrassismus für die obere schicht im konflikt stehen. auch das leben mit überambitionierten eltern und den druck welcher damit vermittelt wird wird sehr schön und auch realistisch ausgeführt. man trifft auf zwei menschen die merken in das falsche leben geboren zu sein und Konstant im konflikt mich sich und deren umgebung stehen, allerdings alles daran tun diese nicht zu kommunizieren und beiseite zu schieben.
die POV switches und den charakter von heath dem fuckboy der story wurden sehr schön und unerwartet emotional geschrieben.

anfangs war die spicyness sehr aufregend, zur mitte des buches muss ich sagen viel es mir schwer den ausgang der story vorherzusehen da sich das fass sehr sehr langsam füllt.
es lohnt sich wirklich bis zum ende dran zu bleiben und die dickköpfigkeit der zwei charaktere zu erleben.
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1 review
August 2, 2026
Before I get into the thing I don't enjoy about this book I want to talk about its good qualities. For the first 3/4th of the book we follow a simple and very easy going story between Teagan and Heath who have agreed to hook up with one another in secret for the summer which in their world is the busiest social season of the year. With constant events and barley free time they agree it's easier to hook up for the summer, with a written contract of course, where they have a no strings attached Situationship with multiple rules that they need to follow in order for them to not catch feelings and to just have a mutual satisfactory agreement. For the first 3/4th of the book this is a very good story, they sneak around, they have a few close calls, and they clearly start to catch feelings for one another despite the rules because obviously thats the whole point of the book LOL.

Also, I feel the author, E.M Wilson, does an amazing job showing the pressures that Teagan feels constantly. Being the oldest daughter to two younger brother, all three of them being people of color adopted by two white parents who obviously have a white savior complex, and constantly sort of unconsciously remind Teagan that had they not adopted her she would've been much worse off or even dead. They put pressure on her to follow in their footsteps and exceed their expectations, and also they use her accomplishments to put for her younger brothers when they don't do as well as her in academics or other goals they have. Teagan feels so much pressure to be perfect and put together all the time, she's not given the same liberty to fail or to make mistakes like her fellow friends since her parents except perfection from her and it's too much. I also think Healths problems with his father were set up nicely, I just wish we had more time to explore that and also how his relationship with his mother is and even see more of a payoff for their story. I think E.M Wilson has such a well written characters story that is ultimately pushed onto the back burner in favor of plot twists and dramatic scenes later on.

Now onto the things I dislike.
1. Teagan and Heaths Realtionship

Teagan and Heath are introduced as people who hate each other. This story is set up as a simple enemies to lovers. They make the rules of their situationship at the start of the summer with a list of rules on how they will go about their sex life. Rules like, no catching feelings, no sleepovers, no pillow talk, sex is only allotted in their scheduled times or with a 12 hour notice request, nobody in their friend group can find out, if they sleep with someone else or begin another relationship their situationship ends. It's clean and simple and theirs zero indication that these people were anything more the friends previously.

For the first 3/4th of the book Teagan and Health follow the normal rom-com type situations including slowly following for one another and breaking their rules slowly. That is until the last 60 pages of the back. They are both at the rehearsal dinner for one of their best friend Ryan who is getting married at the end of the summer and their other friend Brett makes a slideshow in which we see that not only did Heath and Teagan not hate each other their whole live like previously stated, but in fact they dated for 6 YEARS from middle school to the end of high school and were actually so deeply in love before one day mysteriously breaking up and nobody knows why. Heath says it's because he cheated to get everyone off their backs and Teagan runs out of the rehearsal dinner to which health follows her and they start arguing about their relationship and why it ended and Health drops ANOTHER bomb that they only broke up because Teagan had accidentally gotten pregnant and they decided to have an abortion and she began to push him away till the broke up. HUH???

This was an insane drop and not in the good way. This "plot twist" was just stupid in my opinion because THIS WAS NEVER SET UP! All we have heard about their past is that they are old time friends who grew up together and they kinda hate each other since they're so different. They never mention having a history other than 1 night from the previous summer in which they slept together. That's the ONLY OTHER TIME IN THE WHOLE BOOK THEY MENTION HAVING A PAST, never once do they mention this 6 year long fucking relationship! Not even once! No hints, no reasons in which this situationship is actually a horrible idea due to the giant elephant in the room like oh I don't know, they dated for 6 years before having a nasty break up?

And you know what there was actually a perfect opportunity for them to start sprinkling in the fact that they have a checkered past when their mutual friend and Teagans roommate Jermery (who I fucking hate btw he's such a dick and a pot stirrer the whole book) accidentally finds out that Teagan and Health are hooking up. He comes home and hears them having sex and they finds out they have begun hooking up and all he does is laugh it off and never says "Oh you guys are back at is again" or "are you guys back together?" or something along the lines alluding to their past relationship that would show us that this is deeper than what we've been told. Instead the fucker just laughs and moves on with his day! Actually he uses the opportunity to tell Teagan that he is moving out to live with his boyfriend and breaking his lease so ok he's just a dick but whatever. That would've been a very perfect and ideal scenario to show that these people have a bigger past, AKA foreshadowing, AKA telling a story properly.


2. Random character traits
The characters at the beginning of the story are given normal and very basic character archetypes. Heath is a millionaire playboy who is easy on the eyes and always has a new lady on his arm. Except for the fact that in the first chapter his date dumps him and we end out he hasn't been laid in quite a few months. He's also not a Millionaire for more than half the book, at around the halfway point his father finally cuts him off due to family issues and Teagan helps him set up a budget. Teagan is also shown to be a somewhat rowdy party girl who hooks up with strippers and "hang with the guys" since she's bi sexual. But actually she's pretty wound tight due to the pressures of her family and is the most responsible in the whole group.
We find out that Healths mother is a retired model married to a neglectful football coach and his mother has an eating disorder. A simple enough story, it's set up and I think the pay off could've been better but it's good enough right? Well we now also find out towards the END of the book that Teagan ALSO has a small eating disorder that she "has under control" and it's not that big of a deal. Um hey! When was that EVER SET UP? We never see any scene of her not eating, or b being weird about food. In fact we have Multiple scenes in which she IS eating and/ or enjoying food! There's one minor scene right before she drops the ED bomb on us where she was eating mashed potatoes before accidentally throwing up because of stress from her family. She doesn't have bulimia or anything, it was 2 separate things, She ate and then she threw up from stress no correlation. But for some reason now she has an ED?

3. Plot twists/ lore bombs
I feel like it goes without saying that I hate the ending of this book. It was all normal until we find out that Teagan and Heath dated, broke up due to an abortion that was never mentioned, Teagan has an eating disorder, oh and that they have actually loved each other the whole time and never stopped after they broke up. I felt like maybe I was crazy, surely some of these plots were set up earlier in the book and I missed it after all these were HUGE plot points that drastically affect the context of the entire book. So I went back and reread it and NOPE there's zero indication of any of this! No mentions of these plots, no indication of more than what's shown, no hidden context, nothing!
I read a lot, this was the 22nd book I finished this year so I felt stupid for maybe not seeing these plot twist coming. I felt like I missed it or like "Oh how stupid I really need it spelled out for me" but no that's not the problem. The problem is this plot points were thrown in at the very end of the book with zero mention of it before that! There's no build up, it just happens and we have to accept that. The book and the story changes in the matter of 3 chapters, the story we were sold and followed along with is completely thrown out the window in favor for these plot twists.
If this was the story that was being told from the start, 2 exes who had a mysterious breakup agree to hook up for the summer to fulfill their needs but end up falling back in love and work throw their past issues before their past is thrown in there face is a very different story that 2 enemies who agreed to hook up and become lovers. Those are 2 VERY different stories! I honestly felt very annoyed reading the end because this was not the story we had set up!

4. The writing
The writing in the book is incredibly Fan Fiction. Which makes sense since after reading it and doing more research come to find out E.M Wilson is an incredibly popular Wattpad writer! Which is amazing, I myself have written a few successful Wattpad fan fictions, I also still read fan fictions on Watppad, Ao3, and tumblr. The writing is very cringy at points, and a little outlandish at others. The way the sex scenes are written feel juvenile almost and the dialog during them feels like things I would've thought people said while having sex while I was in middle school. Also the dialog and fashion made me think this book was written in the mid to late 2010's, maybe 2015-2017, come to find out this book was written in 2025! I was shocked! Teagan says the word "Zamnnn" at least 3 times and she's supposed to be only 3 or 4 years olde than I am! (I'm 20). I was shocked to find out this book was written so recently given the dialog but also the fashion! The silhouettes and outfits they describe Teagan in really felt like fashion from a good 10-12 years ago not within the last few months!


5. Final thoughts
This book had an excellent set up, super simple and easy read that wouldn't take long. But due to the ending plot points and trying to add depth to already what I feel are well written characters and a solidly set up story. I wish it was 2 separate books, the characters we are told about are not the characters we follow throughout the story. This book was a solid 3.5 stars before the end, the end to me utterly ruined it and now I give it a 1.5 and I don't think this is the love story that deserves to be retold as a comic.
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354 reviews10 followers
February 23, 2025
this is my first opportunity to read and review an ARC and also, my first time reading an interracial romance. i was pleasantly surprised by how engaging it the storyline was. it starts off a little slow, but you can easily sense that there’s a strong connection between Tegan and Heath that goes beyond just being friends, but when they finally reveal how deep their bond really is, it caught me off guard (in a good way). throughout the story, i found myself yelling at my kindle, begging them to be honest about their feelings, not fully grasping just how difficult that could be because of the grief they share.

i really enjoyed the POVs of their lives separately and seeing the issues they dealt with on a personal level — meeting in the middle to be each others confidant in a sense. once their past was brought to the light it made a lot more sense of why they were hesitant to open up to each other again. but once they cast those fears to the side, it was beautiful to see how their love blossomed even more.

Jermey and Levi are two of my favorite supporting characters, they kept it real and spared no feelings. They understand at the end of the day whatever i have to say is going to get said, regardless. I love how they both stood up for Tegan before she could really stand up for herself.

overall this was a fun and spicy read, some of my favorite quotes include:

"What can I say to him? That I fucking miss him? That standing next to him right now is the first time I’ve felt alive in days, even though it’s killing me that I can’t touch him? That he shouldn’t try to be happy with someone else, he should be miserable with me instead?" - Teagan

“You say borderline homophobic and racist shit all the time. ‘No homo-ing’ with Ritchie, talking about Teagan like she’s not even a person.” Not sure why I’m getting pulled into this, but here we are. “You voted for a guy who said he’d take away my right to get married.” - Jeremy

"It has always belonged to Teagan. It always will. I will ruin every relationship I have as long as there’s a whisper of a chance to be with her." - Heath

You can’t go back to before everything happened, but you learn to accept it, and move forward.” -Levi
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12 reviews
August 11, 2025
Such a quick read because of how obsessed the characters had me. I loved the plot and the writing and want more!

Only thing I will fault is that sometimes it felt like they lacked an emotional connection as there was a heavy focus on their physical connection
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668 reviews25 followers
May 8, 2025
Terrible book, plot is flat and unfortunately even though its great potential it didn't meet my expectations
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101 reviews5 followers
August 9, 2025
honestly, don't know which dick/cum pun scarred me the most, but i fear i must go back to therapy now
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377 reviews7 followers
June 7, 2025
Initially, I didn't feel connected to the romantic pairing because Teagan (FMC) insists on not connecting beyond a purely sexual relationship with Heath (the MMC). It didn't feel like it was about sexual agency--there's an overt meanness to her approach that I didn't understand. I am very much in favor of women owning their pleasure and the pursuit of it in a consensual context, but this was. . . weird. Honestly, the fraught relationship with her adoptive parents and her toxic/past-the-expiration-date friend group (which includes Heath) were much more interesting for most of the novel.

As the world of the characters unfolds, we see Tegan navigating everyone's burdensome expectations (including her own), the pressures of law school, and her many responsibilities as a Best M'am in her friend Ryan's wedding. Oh, and the microaggressive actions and comments of the two worst of the bros in the aforementioned friend group. Honestly, I appreciated the author going at these issues head-on and not letting them linger between the lines.

When the emotionally fraught stakes of her backstory with Heath are finally revealed (very much toward the end), their physical encounters and her strict rules of engagement make a lot more sense--and it's only then that I had any stake in them (I think better pacing and more emotional cues in the writing would have helped to ensure investment earlier). Then, I was able to find them sexy as a duo and really root for them.

I would very much like to see what E.M. Wilson writes next. I believe her continued evolution will be worth watching.
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78 reviews2 followers
December 31, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for this ARC, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
Release date - 04/49/2025

Situationship follows Teagan and Heath, who find themselves in a frenemies with benefits arrangement just for the summer.

Tropes - frenemies to lovers, scheduled hookups, friends with benefits, interracial couple, range of representation, second chances, disability.

This book had a lot of potential, and I had a lot of hope for the storyline, but the delivery fell for me. I did like the wide range of presentations from homophobia, racism, eating disorders, adoption, interracial relationships. The plot as a whole is really good. This book just needs some TLC with editing. The banter was my favorite part!

I love romance novels of all kinds, so for a book that was listed as erotica, I was expecting more explicit scenes. The cringe descriptions (delicate petals, little bud, bundle of nerves, etc) always make me roll my eyes since these aren't fade to black scenes.

Also, the out of nowhere history between the FMC and MMC at the end of the book caught me off guard. I wish I had known about that earlier in the book. I was led to believe that what happened the previous summer was the reason for the hate between the 2 MCs. I guess I really didn't know why they hated each other until then because they, and their other friends from their childhood, are a chaotic lot and always bickered.
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528 reviews14 followers
June 7, 2025
"You can’t go back to before everything happened, but you learn to accept it, and move forward.”

I'd like to thank W by Wattpad Books and Frayed Pages x Wattpad Books for sending me an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

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Content Warnings: racism, eating disorder, mention of car accident, addiction, homophobia

Unfortunately, this book wasn't for me. I appreciated how both Teagan and Heath had complex backstories and inner conflicts they were working through. However, I wish we got to see more of their progression in the plot. The romance was difficult for me to get into, and I found the ending to be unrealistic considering how much the couple had gone through, making it feel a bit rushed. In terms of the writing, it was easy to follow and fast-paced, which made for a quick read. All in all, I thought this was a good premise, but I wished the character development was more drawn out.
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37 reviews
April 20, 2025
I finished reading an ARC of Situationship by E. M. Wilson, and I honestly really enjoyed this one. The story follows Teagan and Heath, two characters with a complicated past who go from frenemies to friends-with-benefits. They’re both focused on life, school, and everything in between, and aren’t looking for anything serious… so naturally, things get messy.

What started as something casual slowly turned into something more, and I loved watching the layers unfold. There’s drama, emotional moments, plot twists I didn’t see coming, and a crazy friend group that brought humor and personality to the story. The character dynamics were written really well, and I especially appreciated the diversity throughout this novel. 🫶🏾

This book had me feeling so many emotions. I was yelling at the characters one minute, then almost crying the next. It’s a mix of humor, heartbreak, growth, and truth coming to light in the best way. It also touches on outgrowing people, choosing yourself, and knowing when to walk away from draining situations. That part really stood out to me.
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269 reviews5 followers
February 1, 2025
I typically read psychological thrillers, but I haven't been feeling the best, so I was looking for an easy, light read. This book definitely checked the boxes! ✔️

Friends since elementary school, Teagan and Heath have a long history together. Both were raised with a "silver spoon in their mouths," but growing up with money isn't all it's cracked up to be...

Such a sweet story of love and friendship with a little smut mixed in! Even though it wasn't a psychological thriller, there was a little twist at the end that was unexpected.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion/review.
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73 reviews3 followers
July 4, 2025
I had the unique opportunity to meet this author and attend an event celebrating the launch of this book… she’s a delight and I enjoyed this debut book.

I liked that there was a physical therapist lead character and there are a lot of characters that I thought were well developed. This is a bit Emily Henry meets Sarah J Maas with no hint of fantasy but plenty of the boy nextdoor with more sex scenes than Henry would write.
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585 reviews30 followers
August 11, 2026
3,5 ⭐️

Virkelig en sjov bog med hurtigt tempo og meget spice (fra første side) med fokus på at finde sin egen identitet i løbet af en meget dramatisk sommer. Lidt mere dybde på karaktererne havde været skønt, men en god summer read. God til fans af 'New Girl' vil jeg tro.
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198 reviews9 followers
January 12, 2025
Thank you NetGalley for an arc!

I wanted to love this but it was so cringey. There’s potential but it fell flat & I kinda hated the FMC & MMC so there’s that 😬
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542 reviews8 followers
October 6, 2025
I enjoyed this! A little bit of a slow start, but overall very cute.

Please give me a book about the younger brother?
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349 reviews6 followers
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May 13, 2026
Not my usual read, gifted to me. Did enjoy.
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