This book made me feel so many things and I loved each and every moment of it.
I loved how the author write about important topics such as anixety and dealing with family drama/trauma. Alli's character standing up for herself while also we see how she strugles, Jared's pov was so interesting to read, how he had his own problems and dealt with it but in the end everything worked out for them.
Their relationship was so good to read about. They found hobbies together, were there for eachother in hard times and talked through their problems eventually.
No useless drama, everything was perfect.
Would recommend for sure.

Heartstruck is a heartfelt, slow-burn college romance that pairs two broken characters—Alli, a sophomore struggling with anxiety and belonging, and Jared, the brooding football transfer with secrets of his own—in a “fake dating” setup that feels anything but fake. What I loved most was how real Alli’s emotions felt—her inner thoughts, insecurities, and moments of growth hit home in a way that made me root for her on every page. It’s emotional, swoony, and tender in all the right ways, and I finished it wishing I could spend more time in their world.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Omg! I want to go back and reread this book! I loved it soo much!

If you love
Fake Dating
Brothers best friend
Friends to lovers
Childhood friends

This is the book for you! Alli and Jared are so cute together I love the slow burn between them! The Fake dating between them that they can't seem to ignore is just to cute! I will definitely keep reading more from this author! I have already recommended it to my sister who loves books like this!

Fake dating? Check. Football boy with a soft center? DOUBLE check. Alli and Jared had me in my feels from the first awkward lab pairing to the steamy slow-burn moments that had me screaming into my hoodie. 😩❤️ This isn’t just another campus romance—it’s got depth, baby! Between Alli’s anxiety and Jared’s hidden past, these two fumble their way into a love story that feels all kinds of real. 10/10 recommend for anyone who loves yearning, late-night chats, and boys who secretly read poetry (okay, maybe not poetry—but I felt it, okay?). 🏈📚💘

Fake Dates, Real Feels & Lab Partners I’d Die For!

Heartstruck is the swoony, slow-burn romance that had me fake-smiling through fake dates and screaming “just kiss already!” in the best way possible—because when chemistry like this hits the lab, sparks will fly! 🧪🔥💋