It does a lot well. It’s an engaging and thought provoking bit of speculative fiction that seamlessly integrates the topic of mental health. The first few chapters had a bit too much cringey 90s nostalgia for me and I think we should blanket ban men from writing as teenage girls but, early bumps aside, a thoroughly enjoyable read with a compelling female protagonist. Totally recommend for fans of the speculative fiction end of the Sci Fi spectrum.

Someone should send Ian McEwan a copy.