This is a tough one to review! There are so many fantastic thematic elements to think about: the book as a work of pandemic fiction, the role of antiquarian books and antique coins in the story, Tara's evolution from moving through a fog to feeling like a monster. However, the actual reading experience was tedious, and I admittedly skimmed sections in the middle and end due to their repetition. Nevertheless, there is still a part of me that is curious for what will happen next. I may pick up book two at some point, but I'm not rushing to read it.