There’s just so much that feels like it needed more work in this book. I feel like the only reason I finished it at all was that I listened to the audiobook.  

I think this book is successful at what it is doing, and I think a lot of it is absolutely stunning. The descriptive language, the interiority, the sort of surreal-yet-mundane cadence, all of it comes together to craft something that at a prose level is really special. 

Plot and theme-wise, I can see the intent, but something just didn’t land well for me. Which feels wild to say considering I think it IS successful it IS good you SHOULD read it. I just need a little more for a five star read, myself. 

Nevertheless, I’m already recommending it, already selling preorders, so. A win is a win. 

**arc received from Netgalley, e-arc from libro.fm. All opinions are honest and my own.