This book is simply beautiful.

It is easy to get caught wondering and wallowing about what could have been and this book tackles that head on. The protagonist, Nora Seed, is wonderfully complex and undeniably human. This parallel universe/magical realism story explores regrets, following Nora as she experiences the lives she wishes she had had. She learns important lessons about life, love, and possibility along the way. It’s expertly and beautifully written, thought provoking, and compelling the whole way through.

I think this book hits particularly profoundly in times of Covid. It was both relatable and inspirational, especially for me as I reach the end of my 20s. I saw someone say that the end is predictable, and that is absolutely true, but for this book, that is very much not the point.

Warnings: This story gets pretty heavy at times, so tread carefully. Suicidal ideation is a major theme and the book deals with depression and anxiety throughout.