i really loved the relatability of this book, of being in your twenties and the aimlessness of it all. the accuracy of job searching, of friendships, even of going to a girls' school had me all the way zoned into this book. it more or less follows hera's life, which slows the pace but also lets you explore this character, following her in her hometown then abroad and back again. despite the odds, you do root for her and arthur, even though there are so many red flags. but they're the kind of red flags you don't really see when you're in love. it truly felt like you were hera's friend, and all the while i kept screaming internally 'LEAVE HIM!'. i also learned that a lot of hera's journey is reflective of the author's own life, which was why her emotions and thoughts were so poignant. if you're a fleabag fan i'd hugely recommend this book.