I wanted to like this book very much, and liked certain parts of it. I can see why it resonates with some people but it really wasn't for me.

The good: I enjoyed the writing style and, in particular, the descriptive scene setting. This is a book without much plot but the beautiful writing meant that I wasn't bored.

The bad: I was perpetually annoyed with most of the main characters for several reasons. I found myself checking how many pages I had left every 10 pages or so, constantly considering dnf-ing this. I wasn't bored - but I was irritated by both Elena and Lila, their respective parents, and most of the male characters that hung around them. I frankly can't think of a single character I feel fondly towards. This was frustrating because it felt like I was supposed to like some of these characters (within their complexities) and things just didn't click for me.