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So informative, it really made me see my relationships and interactions in a completely new light. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a review.

Platonic is a useful book to better understand each other, the self and to build better friendships. This book also teahes the value of friendship as a relationship which I found particularly useful in todays hyper-connected world.

"Platonic" by Marisa G. Franco explores the intersection of one's attachment style and the way they maintain their friendships. With lots of realistic and easy to understand examples, she walks the readers through strategies on how to get better with friendships, but also be mindful and self-compassionate in those platonic relationships.

As someone, who has been thinking about friendships a lot recently, I found myself immersed in this book, even feeling a bit exposed at times. But this was a much needed experience that helped me evaluate what my style of friendship is and how better understanding of it may help me connect with others.

Overall, a recommended read for people who want to explore the topic of friendships, are stuck in a friendless rut or experience difficulties establishing and maintaining friendships.

An immersive, brilliantly written exploration of friendship, and how Attachment Theory applies to our behaviour with regards to choosing and keeping our friends. I learned so much about my own attitudes to friendship, and how to maintain good relationships. This book would appeal to young people, and older, as friends are crucial throughout our lives.

Platonic was engaging from the get go. I was initially concerned it would have too many statistics or science and not enough story, but the stats that do exist within the pages are interwoven with beautiful, interesting, and relatable anecdotes both from the author, and others.

In a time when connection is so important, Platonic plays a great role in providing strategies and hints to create and maintain longer lasting friendships, and just how and why it is so important to do so.

This life-affirming book, full of uplifting stories, taught me a lot about myself and how to make my relationships better. It's full of information from research studies, explains things like attachment styles and how to recognize yours, and has plenty actionable steps to start or improve friendships. Ultimately it's an uplifting read that reminds you about the power of friendships, makes you feel luckier if you have good ones, and emboldens you to go out and make more if you need them - it's never too late! In the introduction, Marisa Franco writes, "This book is about becoming a better friend. It is also about becoming a better human." It was a joy to read.