I really wanted to like this book because the premise had so much potential — and honestly, I loved the idea behind it. Unfortunately, the execution just didn’t work for me. The pacing was painfully slow, and I struggled to connect with the characters, who came across as unlikeable and flat.

While I did enjoy the ending (it was sweet and satisfying), it took way too long to get there. Any book that takes me two weeks to finish isn’t one I can comfortably recommend. I wish the story had moved faster and the characters had been a little more engaging, because the concept itself truly deserved better.