Alrighty, it took me some time to gather my thoughts about this book. On one hand, the writing is great — smooth, engaging, and it absolutely compels you to turn the next page. I liked how the author portrayed the complexity of the characters, and how the book explored issues of (bi)race and (bi)sexuality.

However, there were aspects that didn’t quite sit right with me. The author’s insistence on presenting certain values as inherently “correct” sometimes made things feel too black-and-white. As the story went on, the author’s personal views became increasingly visible, and at times the narrative took on a preachy tone — which was disappointing, especially since I loved that it wasn’t preachy in the beginning.

Another issue for me was the portrayal of heterosexual men. It was hard to believe that every straight man Evelyn encountered was aggressive, shallow, or an outright asshole. Rather than strengthening the book’s exploration of different aspects of sexuality, I felt this actually weakened it and cheapened the message.

All in all, despite its flaws, I thoroughly enjoyed the story. It was compelling, made me think about some questions I don't think about in my everyday life and I'm glad I've read it.