I have read a few books by Ms. Cain, and this book left me conflicted at the end. I loved her writing style of rom-com, the characters, the storyline, but the ending not so much. There are a few things throughout the story that seem to jump out repeatedly. It was the love these two characters had for one another. It showed in every way they looked at one another, the way they wanted to tell each other the truth about their feelings, and their small touches that led to kisses.
Let's see how easy it might be for two friends since birth can make a relationship work if they love one another. Here’s the thing how accomplished could Luke be? He can’t be as indecisive with every single word that comes out of his mouth when he is off base. Right? Luke gave her so many mixed signals it wasn't funny. Starting from their first date back in their hometown. Making the very quirky Alex all the more awkward. Which at times made it unimaginable to believe that they were best friends who grew up together.
However, like at the Army Ball, they are on the same page for the most part. They were perfect together and seemed to appear perfect. Yet neither would commit to the other first. Ms. Cain’s writing made you see what they were seeing, which was great. You felt their elation and hurt but also their anger and frustration. The anxiety they both share and the possibility of being rejected by the other. Alex had always been very goal-oriented, and she always knew Luke was discontented, but she didn't know why. But seeing Luke kissing him and going on the date with him. Gave her that inner peace she had been looking for, but he still seemed unsure of himself of her, or even of them.
However, he wants to jump the gun to a passion-filled relationship. Where she gives a private part of herself, and that doesn't sit well with her. This is where we are taken along their funny, yet so very awkward, and sometimes painfilled journey to their adult romantic relationship. But where is the follow-through? The HEA? As flakey as this couple had been, what happened? Yup, unsettled ending for me. I hope the next book gives a glimpse of them and doesn't end similarly.