[4.5]

Such a quick read that I have little to say. While I think the character work could have been stronger and the plot was fine but not great, I did enjoy this. In some ways a 4.5 may be overselling that enjoyment, but the book successfully made me cry at the end and felt like a successful introduction to this series/universe and so I'm very keen to continue on.

I'll admit I was scared of the hype and it didn't entirely live up to that hype but idk, you give me a diverse cast full of complicated feelings, hopes, and dreams, and you've sold me.

TW: no actual eating disorder is depicted in the book, but there are fantastical elements that reference eating in a way that could be triggering for people with eating disorders