I took Never-Contented Things on my beach vacation. It was engaging and I enjoyed it a lot. Made a great beach vacation vlog. Story was told from multiple characters and gradually unfolds. It started strong and ended casually. I was expecting more action and better execution of plot. It was funny at times, with several shockers I did not expect. The book gave great backstory for each character so you understand completely their motivations, whether you agreed or not. It shows young people have a lot going on in their heads. Book centers more on Josh and Ksenia, but I wouldn't mind learning more about the various creatures and magic they possess. That seemed more interesting. It explores a lot of serious content: LGBTQ, foster care, love, low self esteem, expectations, etc. For what is was, this book could definitely have been shorter. I felt the author was dragging it on and on. I also felt at times the language was complicated to read, esp with Unselle, that my reading speed slowed down dramatically. But there is some very beautiful flowery wording. Overall, I enjoyed this book, but was expecting more. Awesome cover too.