I wanted to love this book i really did but it just fell flat. I pretty much skimmed the last 30% i just couldn't relate and the characters just seemed i don't know off to me.

please give this book a chance i just think i hyped this book up way to much in my head

Well, this book was a bit unusual. Even as I'm writing this a week after finishing, I still don't know what to think of it.
The Good:
Cousin Relationships: These aren't seen enough in fiction and it was nice to see how they didn't get along at the beginning and how they grew throughout the story.
The Writing: The style was pretty good and the pacing was even.
The Bad:
The Concept: On the last page, I still struggled to wrap my mind around what was happening in this book.
The Ending: A lot of action started happening at one time and it was a bit much.
All that said, this is not a book that I will plan on revisiting in the future.

Rating: 3 Stars
Content: 5 Stars

*I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required.

* I received an e-ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Overall, this was a pretty cute and fun read! It took me a little while to fully connect to the story and the characters, but by the time I approached the middle, I was invested. It's a fun, very modern take on Freaky Friday, with a "switch" between two cousins who don't get along. As an only child who grew up close to her cousins, I loved this take.

While very fun and parts made me laugh (plus Erik, one of the love interests, is SO sweet), there's also a deeper element to it with an exploration of influencer culture and the toll that can take on mental health.

To me, parts of the beginning and end seemed a little cheesy/forced (especially pertaining to theme), I'll admit, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved getting to see the relationship-building between the cousins, as well as the aunts, and--to not get into spoilers--the development of a relationship with another beauty guru (besides Erik). Plus, the DOGS. The dogs are fantastic. There are wolf dogs and a Chihuahua, and the dynamic between them is so funny but so true. I can attest from personal experience (lol).

Basically, read for the fun but also meaningful take on Freaky Friday a la cousins, stay for the dogs--and Erik.