3.5/5

I found Cassie relatable and the book read very quickly. And as my first real Christmas being minimal-contract with my own mother this feels appropriate, though not at all holiday themed lol.

The characters were interesting and fully fledged, if detestable.

All of the plot bleeds together in a way that feels intentional. This is much more a book for the vibes than for the plot.

There were SO many quotes that I highlighted. Whole sections that I felt in my soul.

There's really nothing *wrong* with the book it just wasn't quite my cup of tea. Or maybe I just wasn't in quite the right place for this one when I read it.