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Situationship
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.
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.
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Published August 26, 2025
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ⭐
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 ⭐
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 🫣
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
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
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!
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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April 4, 2025Thank 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
May 8, 2025
Terrible book, plot is flat and unfortunately even though its great potential it didn't meet my expectations
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
I've also posted this review on Instagram and my blog.
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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.
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!
I've also posted this review on Instagram and my blog.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 😬
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 😬
October 5, 2025
Dnf 40% way thru
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?
Please give me a book about the younger brother?
dnf
August 8, 2025dnf at chapter 9, really isn’t for me unfortunately
January 22, 2026
Tomato, tomato 🍅
June 4, 2025
I received an advance review copy from W by Wattpad Books on NetGalley for my honest review. I adored the cover of this one and the description had me hooked at “contract.”
Situationship by E.M. Wilson was such a quick and easy read—I flew through it and didn’t want to put it down! What starts as a simple contract arrangement between Teagan and Heath quickly unfolds into a layered, emotionally satisfying story that had me hooked from start to finish. I devoured the way their “situationship” evolved, full of tension, chemistry, and slow-burn vulnerability.
The character development was a standout. Both Teagan and Heath had real-life struggles—family pressure, career beginnings, emotional baggage—and watching them grow individually and together was incredibly rewarding. I also loved the dynamic of their friend group. Getting to know each of them added depth and warmth, making the whole world feel lived-in and real.
This is more than a steamy setup—it’s a story with heart, humor, and a lot of charm. If you love a great frenemies-to-lovers twist, a believable slow build, and a contract romance you can’t stop thinking about, Situationship belongs on your TBR!
Read if you like:
💍 Fake Dating
💍 Frenemies to Lovers
💍 Forced Proximity
💍 Spicy Romance
💍 Diverse Cast
Situationship by E.M. Wilson was such a quick and easy read—I flew through it and didn’t want to put it down! What starts as a simple contract arrangement between Teagan and Heath quickly unfolds into a layered, emotionally satisfying story that had me hooked from start to finish. I devoured the way their “situationship” evolved, full of tension, chemistry, and slow-burn vulnerability.
The character development was a standout. Both Teagan and Heath had real-life struggles—family pressure, career beginnings, emotional baggage—and watching them grow individually and together was incredibly rewarding. I also loved the dynamic of their friend group. Getting to know each of them added depth and warmth, making the whole world feel lived-in and real.
This is more than a steamy setup—it’s a story with heart, humor, and a lot of charm. If you love a great frenemies-to-lovers twist, a believable slow build, and a contract romance you can’t stop thinking about, Situationship belongs on your TBR!
Read if you like:
💍 Fake Dating
💍 Frenemies to Lovers
💍 Forced Proximity
💍 Spicy Romance
💍 Diverse Cast
March 2, 2025
Thank you Netgalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group | Frayed Pages x Wattpad for the chance to eARC this! I cannot explain my review for this one without mild spoilers, so, only read this if you're prepared and okay with that. I am going to be as vague as possible, but I do apologize.
I want to start with a huge disclaimer:
1) If you are not used to reading fanfiction, you will not like this.
2) If you do not like the current dating culture and hook up culture, you really won't like it.
Situationship starts exactly how you think it is going to. It's two frienemies single rolling into the summer season who agree to a strict hook up schedule. This story isn't new. However, Teagan and Heath are.
Teagan is a very determined, strong, and smart character. She isn't afraid of using her voice, telling her friends and hook ups what she wants, and she is motivated. Behind all of that, though, Teagan is very flawed and, in truth, insecure. She is complex and beautifully done. Heath is the same. He has levels to his character that were so well executed that I wanted more of their chapters that DIDN'T involve each other.
Because the problem lies there. I personally did not see the development between Teagan and Heath. They have small moments of vulnerability with each other, but not moments that validated them both slowly falling in love and deciding they wanted to be together. I feel like the 3rd act breakup into finding out why they were "enemies" to begin with is the only redeeming quality to the choice to have them end this story together. That sudden information twist being dropped to on us is really the only made the falling back together make sense.
I want to say that the added throw in of racism and homophobia also felt forced. I 100% understand why it was used. I 100% support the message being sent, but it felt like those big issues were used to just be plot device. These big serious discussions and fights over racial inequality, gay rights, and Teagan's pretty much al cishetero and wealthy 1%er white friend group would be overshadowed by a smut scene. With Heath and Teagan being the only BIPOC members of their friend group, it felt odd that they'd just... ignored it, especially for as long as we are made to believe when this issue is introduced. The conflicts within the friend group were so unnecessary if the intention was for them to be used as a plot driving device. The time line of summer ending, therefore Heath and Teagan's situation ending was already a huge looming factor for readers, especially since we hardly got to see Teagan and Heath growing closer until right before 3rd act breakup. I feel like either the racism and homophobia needed to be explored deeper to create a more character driven plot or the or timeline needed to be set deeper to allow it to be a true plot driven device. With how both of them were done, they both failed to accomplish the goals I believe they were introduced for.
I also want to say, the wording throughout this book gets very repetitive. Any time Heath was turned on his "not-so-little guy" was "rubbing against his zipper," Teagan's body is constantly described as perfect, even the positioning during the spicy scenes and descriptions of them was repetitive. Things like that made the ability to skip the smut so easy because we as readers already know what's happening and how it ends each time. When you get to that point, with how this book is written, you would be skipping (rough estimate) 90% of the book. I feel like cutting some of that repetition down would have allowed for more time to introduce further vulnerability within Teagan and Heath's relationship that made the ending feel more real.
I, overall, struggled with this one. Between the way the plot just didn't flow to the repetitiveness, I really considered DNF-ing this. Teagan and Heath's character kept me going. They are truly the stars in every sense of this book.
I want to start with a huge disclaimer:
1) If you are not used to reading fanfiction, you will not like this.
2) If you do not like the current dating culture and hook up culture, you really won't like it.
Situationship starts exactly how you think it is going to. It's two frienemies single rolling into the summer season who agree to a strict hook up schedule. This story isn't new. However, Teagan and Heath are.
Teagan is a very determined, strong, and smart character. She isn't afraid of using her voice, telling her friends and hook ups what she wants, and she is motivated. Behind all of that, though, Teagan is very flawed and, in truth, insecure. She is complex and beautifully done. Heath is the same. He has levels to his character that were so well executed that I wanted more of their chapters that DIDN'T involve each other.
Because the problem lies there. I personally did not see the development between Teagan and Heath. They have small moments of vulnerability with each other, but not moments that validated them both slowly falling in love and deciding they wanted to be together. I feel like the 3rd act breakup into finding out why they were "enemies" to begin with is the only redeeming quality to the choice to have them end this story together. That sudden information twist being dropped to on us is really the only made the falling back together make sense.
I want to say that the added throw in of racism and homophobia also felt forced. I 100% understand why it was used. I 100% support the message being sent, but it felt like those big issues were used to just be plot device. These big serious discussions and fights over racial inequality, gay rights, and Teagan's pretty much al cishetero and wealthy 1%er white friend group would be overshadowed by a smut scene. With Heath and Teagan being the only BIPOC members of their friend group, it felt odd that they'd just... ignored it, especially for as long as we are made to believe when this issue is introduced. The conflicts within the friend group were so unnecessary if the intention was for them to be used as a plot driving device. The time line of summer ending, therefore Heath and Teagan's situation ending was already a huge looming factor for readers, especially since we hardly got to see Teagan and Heath growing closer until right before 3rd act breakup. I feel like either the racism and homophobia needed to be explored deeper to create a more character driven plot or the or timeline needed to be set deeper to allow it to be a true plot driven device. With how both of them were done, they both failed to accomplish the goals I believe they were introduced for.
I also want to say, the wording throughout this book gets very repetitive. Any time Heath was turned on his "not-so-little guy" was "rubbing against his zipper," Teagan's body is constantly described as perfect, even the positioning during the spicy scenes and descriptions of them was repetitive. Things like that made the ability to skip the smut so easy because we as readers already know what's happening and how it ends each time. When you get to that point, with how this book is written, you would be skipping (rough estimate) 90% of the book. I feel like cutting some of that repetition down would have allowed for more time to introduce further vulnerability within Teagan and Heath's relationship that made the ending feel more real.
I, overall, struggled with this one. Between the way the plot just didn't flow to the repetitiveness, I really considered DNF-ing this. Teagan and Heath's character kept me going. They are truly the stars in every sense of this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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