Original rating: ⭐️ ⭐️
Did we need this book?

New Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Updated review after reread:
Okay, I stand corrected. When I first read this, I was in a ravenous state of wanting to know what happened and didn’t quite understand the “why” behind this book, but after rereading, I get it. As readers and even as humans, we have a strong desire to know “what’s next” and oftentimes live our lives with this sense of urgency that touches everything we do—so much so, it rarely gives us an opportunity to slow down, enjoy life, experience happiness and joy with those who matter most. This book’s goal was to humanize the characters in a way I didn’t see before because of my need to plow through the story to learn the outcomes of the plot and characters’ fates. When people question why I reread things, it’s for this reason alone. It allows me to do a closer read with no urgency or stress so that I can pay more attention to the characters and the emotions/messages they convey to the reader.