<b>3.5 stars ★★★☆</b>

<blockquote><b>The universe may forget us, but it doesn't matter. Because
we are the ants, and we'll keep marching on.</blockquote></b>

This book will shatter your heart, only to mend it with the soothing balm of warmth and affection.

Your review is quite insightful and personal. Here's a revised version:

"This book is a solid **3 to 4-star** read. The way it addresses self-doubt, mental health issues, and grief is done with respect. The author doesn't romanticize these challenges but instead highlights them for a better understanding.

For me, this book was triggering because I have experienced bullying in school. I wish I had allies like Diego and Audrey to help me navigate those difficult times, but I was alone. The main character seems fortunate in a way, as most bullying victims are often too frightened to interact, much less make friends. I had no friends, dreaded leaving my house, and became overly critical of myself. I couldn't share my struggles with my family because I was too embarrassed to disclose what was happening at school.

This book also brought back memories of a time when I experienced love and loss. This is one reason I tend to avoid reading charming romance novels; they often remind me of my own loneliness.

While this book may not be for me, I understand its appeal. It reminds me of 'History Is All You Left Me' by Adam Silvera." however, in my opnion, HAYLM is much better.