Wow! I loved this book SO MUCH! I'm so happy my first book of the year was such a great one.

First of all, Nicole Coughlan narrating?? Love it! My only complaint is her pronunciation of the 'r' in Todmorden, apart from that, amazing! 

The action starts right from the first page, we're really thrown right in - love it.

A book actually set in the North of England??? First time somewhere I live has actually been mentioned in detail in a book - love it. 

It's so wonderfully diverse AND the main characters are in their 30s - love it. 

It includes absolutely beautiful and powerful trans rep. I can't help but think Dawson was taking a massive punt at the author who shall not be named - love it. It was so affirming to be truly seen in a book as a trans person, maybe for the first time in my life - I can only imagine how powerful a read it would be for trans women. 

We got to see from the viewpoint of the villain throughout the book - love it. 

The relationships and sense of community in it are all so beautiful - love it. 

And what an absolutely great ending!

I cannot sing my praises for this book loud enough, what a great time to be alive. 

Some lovely quotes from the book to finish:

"You can't chase a flower out of the ground" (talking about people coming out in their own time)

"Like someone who has had a toothache their entire life" - a perfect analogy for being trans and not out/not knowing yourself. 

LOVE IT