I don't really know why this didn't work better for me, it just... didn't. It's a really cool concept (a world where people have their hearts removed so they can avoid the distraction and pain of human emotions), but everything felt pretty flat and boring despite the potential. The art was interesting and I liked the minimal uses of color to notate specific things like flashbacks and certain emotionally charged moments, and I'd definitely give this author another chance in the future. This is the sort of book that will probably work better for a lot of readers, so if you're into the idea, I would definitely give it a chance!

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy! All thoughts are honest and my own.