"I wonder if
they've forgotten compassion.
If the feeling was flushed to the sea
with freedom.
with opinion.
With Choice."

This book was very surprising for me. I'd seen some decent reviews, but also some very mixed reviews. And those critical reviews definitely have merit. This book will not be for everyone. Half of the book, written from the perspective of Sudasa, is told in verse. It took me a minute to become accustomed to this structure, but once I did I really loved it. It wasn't overly flowery or difficult to understand at all.
The world-building in this book is a little sketchy, but I do feel like you get the gist of the story. Would more detail have been nice? Sure, but it didn't detract from my enjoyment of the story.
I really enjoyed the characters in this story. They are complex and compelling, and I enjoyed the few interactions we got from the two main characters. I also really appreciated that this wasn't a romance story. That wasn't the focus of the book at all. Actually, it was kind of the exact opposite of what the focus was, which for me was being comfortable in your own skin and taking charge of your own life and well-being.
I actually wish that the book had been longer. I was very interested in the story and what happened afterwards. If I had one complaint, it would probably be that I wanted more time in that story.