The novel isn't just a romance; it’s a character study on how children process divorce and the arrival of new parental figures. Sarah Rusell skillfully weaves several elements that keep the pages turning:

The story kicks off with and her sister, Jimena , traveling to Sofia, Bulgaria. They aren’t there for a vacation; they are attending their mother’s wedding to a billionaire businessman. For Alana, the trip is laced with bitterness—she still hasn’t forgiven her mother for abandoning them years ago.

: The tension between Alana and her mother provides a grounded, emotional core.

: Alexander is the quintessential "problematic" hero whose complexity challenges the sisters.