Finished after two months finally! Not the book's fault, of course, but life happens and it took me a while to finish this 😅 Nevertheless, this was good! I love the eeriness and otherworldliness of it all (also I love the idea of parallel universes or alternate universes, so I might be a little biased there).

But listen, I think the author was able to wield this concept of multiple realities to highlight personal horror, desperation, guilt, and grief. This was a heavy book, not just because it deals with missing persons and trauma and questionable coping mechanisms (Theo was an alcoholic, let's face it). But also because there was so much love and grief in between these pages. We complicated relationships between Theo and her mom, the rocky tension between Theo and Delilah, the unconditional love Theo has for her sister, and even her bond with Quinn. These relationships hold so much and we see that in the book.

Theo was far from the perfect and/or likable character. (I actually liked her at first, then got annoyed by her, then liked her again). But I think this is a testament to how complex people could be. Still, I understood Theo, and I rooted for her even until the end.

When it comes to the storytelling world-building, I think there were times that I felt like it could get confusing. Don't get me wrong, it was intriguing and compelling. Maybe I just wanted it to be a little more fleshed out and clearer.

Overall, this was an enjoyable read. Also, I think it would make a great TV show, to be honest, considering the concept, the setting, and the visuals in the story.

(Read for the Indie Ink Awards 2024!)