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great to read during somber weather.
i wanted to take a little break from science-fiction, and this book seemed to call to me. i liked it—the vibes, the poetic language, the writing style. it was grounding, calming, like stormy weather (but without the lightning and the thunder).
it was nice, but (luckily, i suppose) not relatable for me, right now. i know this is probably a good depiction of grief in many people’s eyes though.

i liked the characters. marin was a little bland, but well, grief does that to a person, so i get it. the author did a good job of telling us about all the things marin used to be passionate about.
the ending was cute, too. it was just nothing special, and wasn’t able to invoke any sort of deep feeling in me, personally.

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dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes

3.5

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A book i first read as a lonely teen. A book i reread now, years later, shortly before graduating highschools. It was the perfect time, for the second time. It broke my heart and stitched it back together. As a young queer teen, in love with their best friend, not having learned how to grief and wishing nothing more than to vanish, it hit me. And it showed me a future. As someone with photos and postcards to put on my pinwall, that future feels more tangible than ever.
This book had a lasting impact on me, and it will forever mean something.

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