This book is a puzzle in the shape of a story.
Each sentence is a riddle.
Each page holds a clue.
Each chapter conceals a secret.
Until the end. When everything fails to come together or be explained.
 
I was so excited to read this book. I really loved it up until the last 100-200 pages. I was in awe of the storytelling and imagery. The adventure, wonder, and mystery were dazzling. But unfortunately, I got lost in the labyrinth of vague metaphors and meaningless symbolism. Not to mention the bland characters and the insta-love.

If I didn't have to overthink and analyze things I'd give this book 10/5 stars. But I'm the type of person who needs everything in a story to make sense and have meaning. The ambiguous ending left me in a disappointed haze. I just don't get what the point of everything was.

I'll still give this book 4/5 stars because I truly loved most of it.