gifted by the publisher

This story about Astrid Dahl, an obsessive & spiraling lesbian writer with poor impulse control, is unputdownable. While the unhinged women tropes can be overwritten, I love Astrid's self-consciousness and sarcastic millennial narrative voice. Her reflection on lesbian—how most are afraid to use this word, how it has come to represent only specific women, and how it's devoid of femininity, are all very insightful musings. I appreciate Dorn's emphasis on the heterogeneity and diversity within the LGBTQ+ community. While the topics are serious, Astrid's deeply unserious attitude and nonchalance are refreshing, infuriating, and hilarious.