I found this pretty mid, to be honest, which is why I’m giving it a 3. I think I just expected it to be something different, and that’s definitely more on me, but I wished it had something a little more exciting happening. It felt very much like “let’s wait around” instead of any actual action being taken. 

There were also parts of the plot that I found a little weird? Like the whole reason for the familial separation, and the romance seemed forced to me. I honestly think it would be more powerful if the main character didn’t end up with anyone at the end, but that’s just my opinion. 

Otherwise, I liked the overall voice, and the writing was pretty ok, and I did want to know what happened, so I kept reading. I think the main character’s growth was touching and resonated with me.