when i first read this in middle school, i really liked it. my reading tastes were still developing at the time and i didn’t really grasp the full philosophy within this book. but rereading this now as an adult, i’ve come to realize that a lot of the required readings we had in middle and high school promoted hyper-individualism, like in Anthem. we were required to read these books during our formative years and i believe that can explain why so many people are the way they are now as adults: individualistic and selfish.

overall, it was a meh book and i really did not like that the male character in the story did everything while the female character was so submissive and obeyed him. e.g. he is the one who named her, and that was an ick.

this was a delightful historical fiction read! i enjoyed the time setting, the dual pov of the differing sisters, and the suspenseful mystery.

i felt on the edge of my seat the entire time trying to solve the mystery alongside the chow sisters and was delightfully surprised in the end. though despite that, i do have to admit that the ending felt a bit rushed. the small bits of romance were fun but i felt like one of the relationships could’ve ended so much better, but alas it was set in the 1930s.

special thanks to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

such a fun collection of short stories that wrapped up the trilogy, i loved it ♡

i need to lay down and cry... LONG LIVE LAMEN FOREVER!!!

I CAN’T BELIEVE IT I AM IN SHOCK I AM SHAKING I AM STRESSED

50% confused 50% loving the drama !!!