This book hit me like an emotional dump truck. So much so that half-way in I had to take a two week break from it because I was projecting too much onto my own children and sense of self lol - I guess that's just a testament to how relatable it was in parts.

What drew me in the most were the characters. Each one was good and terrible in their own way (some more terrible than others), that each one had their own redeeming qualities - to an extent. Also, the prose was SO good! It really hammered in the MC's emotional turmoil, the confusion, the self-doubt, the fear. And even though it seemed like the narrative was from an unreliable narrator, I think the ending helped sway me into believing that MC was right the entire time.

It was challenging and addictive. My only regret is that the story ends before Spoileryou get to see Fox shamed for being a massive asshole and then also proven wrong about Violet when something happens to Jet - or maybe he starts gaslighting Gemma, too, that bastard.