The enemies-to-lovers trope can be found in many romances. What is the appeal of this trope? How does it work in terms of plot and tension?

How does Joshua and Lucy’s game playing interfere with their ability to get to know each other? In what ways do they use game playing to get closer?

Lucy comments regularly about Joshua’s looks, which sometimes bothers him. How does Thorne develop the theme of Appearances Can Mask the Truth throughout the novel?