I liked how this book contemplates how borders and cultures impact privilege. One can be both oppressor and oppressed, depending on context. I wish there would have been more of an examination of class and privilege when it comes to the main character. I felt like her faults and privileges would be approached and then shied away from.

Of course, the twist at the end that this book is seemingly her storytelling could explain this.

Suzanne Collins, as always, is a treat. A lot of the questions i had after the hunger games trilogy were answered by this book. 

INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT READ

If you are confused by people calling Gaza an open air prison, READ THIS

We love a character driven plot and imperfect and complex families. However, it was a bit of a slog to get through for me.

Hypnotic, dreamlike at moments. I could relate to her fear of being caught/permanence. Docked for racism and some style choices that were not for me. 

It was engaging, but many parts were painfully overwritten. I also question how she has managed to have such an enlightened perspective on gender, politics, sexuality, etc. that is so different than anyone else in her society? Also....tired of feminist characters that have no significant relationships with other women, and often actually hate them lol. Her dead sister is there i guess? but her most striking character trait is being dead so...

Interesting! I like the emphasis on attachment styles being descriptive not prescriptive 

 3.5, It was engaging. I think I expected a little more though 

Horrific, depressingly relevant

 Like other people have said, this doesn't feel like Medusa's story. By the end, she seemed like a side character, barely any development and I didn't feel invested in her or any of the other characters.