Rowan Roth’s high school experience has been defined by her rivalry with Neil McNair. They’ve spent four years jostling to be number one at their Seattle high school: competing in essay contests, running against each other for student council, trying to outdo each other at every turn. On the last day of their senior year, Rowan and Neil find themselves thrown together in very different circumstances and are forced to contend with whether they really are--as all their friends have been saying--obsessed with each other and whether that obsession is more than purely academic.

This rivals to (spoilers!) lovers story is a love letter to high school, to overachievers, to romance novels, and to Seattle, and I loved every word. Hilarious, heartfelt, and with a healthy depiction of teenage sexuality.

This book is a great book that takes place in the spans of about 24 hours. I really loved the chemistry between the two main leads as I am not usually a huge enemies to lovers fan (I am for certain circumstances, but I am usually more friends to lovers). I also really liked the exploration of judaism and unique spots in Seattle. If you're looking for a fast and cute read that will have you smiling & laughing out loud...then you'll wanna pick this book up.