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GET YOU THE MOON by Hasnita Singh is a contemporary YA romance set in New Zealand. This is the kind of book you’ll want to swoon over. Levi and Scarlet have amazing chemistry together and are the classic enemies to lovers.

What worked: The New Zealand culture was a lot of fun to read about and felt very real. The book offered a fresh change from the mainstream books I’ve read set in the United States. Having her brother, Sawyer’s, issues be a mystery for a good portion of the book left me turning pages quickly so I could figure out what his deal was. When I finally found out what was going on with him, it reminded me a lot of the show Riverdale, which is a good thing since that show is fantastic. I don’t want to say any more than that because I don’t want to spoil the book. The romance in this book sizzled right off the page! The story held a bit of a slow burn romance, which was fantastic. Levi was my favorite character. He was such a sweetheart and a genuinely good guy. I loved it that he’d wanted her to be his girlfriend for so long even though she was always giving him the cold shoulder.

What didn’t work: Not much! There’s a bit of language and some heavier topics in this book, so if that’s tough for you to read, you may want to steer clear of this one. There’s sexual harrassment, PTSD, depression, suicide, and addiction. It’s a lot to unpack. If you enjoy that kind of a journey, then you’ll love this story. If it’s a bit much for you, then steering clear might be better. Personally, it didn’t bother me. I loved the story, and it worked great for what I enjoy reading. But I don’t mind reading about the heavier topics

The final verdict: This book is a beautiful love story that touches on several heavier topics. It’s an amazing journey that two ambitious teens take to find each other. I recommend it for fans of high school romance.