I'm convinced the high star reviews are from the cast members themselves. I was anticipating a little bit of a let down because the book is always better but even if I hadn't read the book first, this was miserable to get through. I only stuck it out with dissipating hope the whole time it would redeem itself. The most important aspects of the books are altered or completely left out, the acting is cringe worthy, and the plot line is so askew. No where near the masterpiece Colleen Hoover detailed in the book. I realize that there were probably working with a small budget but everything I fell in love with in this storyline was stomped on in this water down version of such a beautiful story. After ready 5 more CoHo books just this week I have high hopes that she holds out for a true production of her stories in the future.
