(I received a free eARC from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.)

First things first, I really enjoyed the overall structure — dual perspectives and dual timelines — though it did take me a while to realize that the 1st/3rd person POV switches indicated before/after closing and weren’t just arbitrary. Minimal character development, though with such a condensed timeline it’s realistic; the characters were likable and relatable enough from the start that it didn’t feel like a loss. The setting was perhaps undervalued; I love a good small business and wish it were featured a bit more prominently. While I can’t pinpoint the exact moment(s) this book stopped being suspenseful and started to drag a bit (still interesting, but not as intense), it definitely happened. I also didn’t like the ending, especially in regards to Scott’s musings and final decision — the former was a bit much, as though the audience wouldn’t pick up on a very obvious parallel, and the latter just didn’t make sense to me.