Olivia’s House

Olivia’s house in LA is the second place that Olivia and Max spend most of their time. While not much of it is described, Max does note how big of a kitchen Olivia has despite not wanting to cook. However, Olivia’s home is where she confronts Max about calling her out in front of everyone at the community center. This is also where they break up, and where Jamila comforts Olivia and encourages her to try dating Max again despite what happened.

Max’s DC Apartment

Max shares his DC apartment with his former college roommate, Wes. Here, many of Max’s flaws are revealed through his conversation with Wes. The first night he spends in the apartment, he and Wes discuss his relationship with Olivia and Max agrees to take things slow. The second time is toward the end of the book when...