Eman Quotah writes amazing characters. I found myself truly drawn to each character in the book, maybe because of their individual flaws. Each character changes, develops, and grows throughout the novel to become someone different, though still recognizable, by the end. Even minor characters were given thought, effort, and time to become a character that really added to the story instead of just being a minor background character that had no true purpose. 

I also enjoyed Quotah’s writing. It is simple and easy to understand while still being beautiful and lyrical to read. If anyone else had written this book, it wouldn’t have turned out in quite the same way, or had quite the same essence. I think Quotah was the perfect person to author this book. 

Despite my many likes of this book, I disliked how quickly it was wrapped up. That is not to say I wish it had gone on for longer, but rather to say that I think Quotah finished the novel hastily. There’s one major event that happens in the last twenty or so pages, and I think it takes away from the novel overall.