Totally Platonic

by Dallas Smith

99 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 24, 2026

Reviews

[Katelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

After a particularly difficult day, Parker and Reid agree to a platonic cuddle agreement. As each of them starts to get more involved in the other's world, the more they start to understand themselves as well. Although their neurodivergence makes it difficult to break down each other's barriers, and even their own, Reid and Parker find that maybe this platonic cuddling isn't so bad after all. In fact, there may be some feelings hidden somewhere within the blanket fort. This platonic cuddling may lead to the missing piece they both needed all along.

Such a cute and quick read! If you are looking for a novelette that celebrates neurodivergent individuals (in love!), this one is for you. I wish their story were a little longer, solely because I loved seeing these two break out of their "shells" and enjoy the company of another person. Dallas does an excellent job portraying mental illness in her writing, and this one is no exception. I highly recommend her books if you are looking for cozy stories that celebrate what makes us unique. Reid and Parker are such a cute couple, and I think you'll fall in love with them too!

Thank you, Dallas Smith and Wordsmith Literary LLC, for a copy of this book. I received this ARC for free and am leaving a review voluntarily.

[Jamey · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I enjoyed the story, it did feel a bit like Neurodiversity 101 at times. In that respect, I feel like a little more show and a bit less tell would have been beneficial.

3.5/5 stars, rounded down to 3.

[Elise H · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute!
Love neuro divergents characters
But a little too short

[Mack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really adorable. Love the autism and ocd and anxiety representations. Very well done