I was pleasantly surprised with this book. At first, I thought I should only give it 4 stars, but after literally being unable to stop thinking about it, I realized it was a 5 star book for me. I really loved everything about it. It has completely charmed me. I might be a little biased, though, since I tend to love stories set in the Regency era.  I also really liked how entrenched the magic was in the world. I don't know why but I didn't think it would play that big of a role, so I'm happy to have been wrong. 

I did feel that the story was a bit predictable, but I also don't think that's a bad thing.

I saw the plot "twist" of the sleeping plague being the result of their souls being stolen from a mile away, but it was nice. I think that might have been the author's intent, even.

It was a cute, lighthearted story that had me hooked regardless. I loved Dora and Elias together. Their relationship didn't feel rushed at all, which makes me so happy. I don't then to enjoy stories where the characters don't get to know each other first, so I'm glad that didn't happen here. Also, I was so sure that Vanessa and Albert were going to end up together for some reason. I do like who they did end up together with, though.

The fact that Dora's "condition" is a metaphor for the author's own neurodivergence is something that I felt was incredibly sweet. And it resonated a lot with me, as well. I am just glad that this book exists. It's a fun, charming little story and, frankly, I don't want it to be more than that, because that's enough, just like Dora herself.