I was so charmed by this wonderful book. I was instantly immersed in the setting of New York at the end of the last century and thought it was so well done. Sawyer is a great character, extremely likable without ever being a Mary Sue, and her love story with Nick was perfectly paced and engrossing.

I can't remember the last time I was this engrossed in a work of women's fiction. The setting, New York in the late 90's, was so beautifully presented - what it might have been to live in the city that never sleeps before the advent of social media! It felt like a real love letter to the city, to such an extent that NYC became a character all on its own. It had a whimsical and retro feel that I adored and the strong sense of setting meant that I felt totally immersed in the story. I loved Sawyer, although I did find her frustratingly passive at times, and Nick was also a wonderful layered character. It is well written, well paced and there are some particularly beautiful passages about the city itself. To me it was quite reminiscent of an Emily Giffin novel and would be a great escapist summer read.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.