The more I read this book the more... irritated I became with the main character. I'm not sure, but I think I just generally disliked this book and am now just fishing for logical reasons why I don't like it.

Alex... he's the least relatable character in the whole book, in my opinion. His whole deal seems to be based around the fact that he wants to help marginalized groups, to the point of wanting to become a civil rights lawyer in the future. He spends sections of the book condemning snooty rich kids who coast on their parents' money and connections, and discusses how racism and inequity exist even in progressive blue states. And that really aggravated me the entire book because it feels like he lacks self-awareness.

Maybe I'm being too critical of him and ultimately I'm just projecting how I would have suggested his character be written. But something about him attending one of the most expensive universities in the country and walking away with no debt, him taking numerous international flights to see his boyfriend, and living it up in some of the most expensive bars and hotels in the city did not sit right in my spirit.

Another beef with this book: I've lived in DC for two decades and it is very obvious the author has never lived here. The city felt so wonky.