This book had so many ticks in the positives column - the family dynamic, the introspective nature of the MC, the use of term pan-sexual on page and the rep there in, as well as the exploration of female sexuality, self pleasure and the toxic systemic guilt and shame that can be associated with that.
I would like to read some own voices reviews regarding the cultural representation however. Although I think the insights towards feeling removed from all cultural identities and the displacement of identity was powerful, I can not speak to the accuracy of the depiction.
What reduced my enjoyment of the story was things like the way the MC interacted with the teachers in her life. As a teacher - no, just no. Having strong bonds with students is fantastic, but by the end they were conversing as if they were both teenagers, not a student and a person of authority.
Hannah, as a character, felt disjointed to me. She read as both a hard done by rich girl, and a girl from an underprivileged, toxic home life, all at the same time, and I don't think either were done well.

3.5
I think this is another book that I need to to physically read, not listen to the audiobook in order to full appreciate. Have ordered a copy and will do a reread soon!

beautiful.

4.5 - what a great starting point for a series! I have picked up the first 5 TPBs so I am excited to keep going with the series asap!
Slight detraction in rating for the use of the R word and a few things at the end. LOVED!

3.5
I really enjoyed this caper. The only thing that marked this down was a few points where the story or scene seemed to almost skip - as if there was a small part missing. It was rather jarring and made me feel like I was missing something. I would go back and read pages over, but it was the writing style, not my lack of attention.
Apart from that, the characters are great, and I love the premise. Will 100% read the sequel novella.