Thank you to Berkley for the e-arc of this book! Having previously read Hiro Arikawa’s other books, I was so excited to dive into this one (and was not disappointed!). The novel follows snippets of several individuals riding on the Hankyu Line, The vignettes show people in transformative moments, whether they realize it or not, and are woven together so seamlessly. I genuinely cared and rooted for each person we followed, despite the limited time we spend with all of them. The book focuses on the small joys, anxieties, and pitfalls of life — and I adored it. It brought me such comfort, and it played out like a movie in my head. 5 🌟