I process sound less clearly than text (trauma brain things), so my audiobook reviews tend to be shorter and more surface-level than my usual ones. I don’t take notes while listening, and I often come away with impressions rather than detailed analysis. Still, I’m committed to reviewing every single book I read, even when the format changes how I engage. This is my way of honoring the listening experience—with softness, presence, and care. Thanks for reading!

Review:
I listened to this in almost one sitting! Very propulsive and interesting. I liked the anti-surveillance vibes and resonated with a lot of what Chan was critiquing re: our concepts of motherhood. I could've gone without the emphasis on Frida's romance and sex life, though. I get it - mothers should also be allowed to have desires and act on them, even if it's messy. I just don't think it resonated super well with the rest of the book and, as a queer woman, I definitely could've gone without the description of the massive dong.  All in all, though, I enjoyed this! Chelsea Bieker fans will find a lot to like here.