natalie intihar

Publication Date: May 6, 2025

Ah! This book!! The casual chemistry between Theo and Evelyn that bubbles up in this story is delicious. Friends to lovers, fake marriage, and then the forced proximity?? Incredible. The tension between these characters was amazing and I squealed with laughter when that tension finally bubbled over. This book was PEAK kicking my legs and screaming while reading energy! 

I loved the slow burn of this story. The flashbacks throughout Theo and Evelyn’s life were a wonderful example of the power of a longtime friendship and that transition into something more. There’s so much trust and love there from the beginning of their lives together. That lived experience is a beautiful way to show the depth of who they are as individuals and as a partnership.

This book was wonderful from start to finish. Friends with Benefits is hilarious and warm, as well as a fantastic example of healthy friendships and how you can choose your family not just through blood. I loved these characters & their stories! It’s also worth noting the powerful stories about their experiences with the American healthcare system. They are not the first to struggle with that and won’t be the last, and it’s so important to bring up those topics and normalize them.

Thank you to Celadon Books for the opportunity to read and review this book! I received a free advance copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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