Not If I Date You First, by Krysti Meyer

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Thank you to Krysti Meyer for providing me with an ARC of her upper YA closed-door romcom, Not If I Date You First. Happy Book Birthday! This my first ever ARC review.

Ada is starting an internship as a celebrity photographer, hoping to land a permanent position. Liam is Hollywood's hottest celebrity. After their worlds collide in a modern and highly entertaining meet-cute, Ada and Liam become the subject of rumors that the two are involved in an unlikely relationship. When these rumors give both of their careers a boost, they decide to fake a relationship for the cameras. When they start to develop real feelings for each other, their lives become complicated.

Before I get into my thoughts on the story, I want to comment on this phenomenal, eye-catching cover. From the moment I saw it in the cover reveal, I was drawn to it. I will admit that I love photography, so when I saw the camera, that alone was enough to draw me in. However, the entire cover certainly makes a statement and, after reading the book, I can say it fully captures the essence of the story. 

This is an entertaining story told from the perspectives of both Ada and Liam. There is never a dull moment as Ada and Liam experience life and are faced with obstacles personally, professionally, and as a couple. All of this adds depth to their characters. I was as interested in the stories of the supporting cast, their friends and family, as I was in Ada and Liam.

The book contains a lot of cursing, frequently used by the main characters in both their inner and outer dialogue. I know that this won't bother a lot of people, but for me, it made it difficult to fully connect with the characters. If I can't connect with the characters, then I can't fully connect with the story.

This is otherwise an engaging enemies to lovers romcom. The relationships, friendships and otherwise, are nicely developed in an entertaining way. Some of it turned out differently than I had hoped, but that's okay. It's a depiction of real life for many people, so I can appreciate that. If the cursing won't bother you and you enjoy YA romcoms, I think you will want to read Not If I Date You First, by Krysti Meyer.