There are so few books with queer main characters that aren't "queer books." This wasn't a queer story, the main characters just happened to be gay- two women, married and deeply in love with each other. The writing was provocative. I love Armfield's voice and something about the tone was alluring. Miri was kind of annoying but I loved her nonetheless and Leah, oh, poor Leah. She deserved the world and her love for Miri was so big, but not big enough. Unlike anything I've ever read before, I'm fascinated by all the characters and the story and the fucking Centre. It's frustrating we don't actually know what the fuck was going on, but it also worked. It's a one sitting reading and a mystery/thriller and gay and full of crazy facts about the ocean and sea animals. What more could you want?