This was a quiet, reflective read that slowly, very, very slowly, grew on me. It leans more into relationships, small moments, and a subtle spiritual connection than a traditional plot, with some really meaningful quotes throughout.
At first, the pacing felt too slow and it came across as longer than necessary. I had trouble staying engaged and felt that with stronger editing, this could have been a truly standout book with proper editing. Around halfway through, it finally started to pick up, and I connected more with the characters.
Theo stood out with his gentle, steady presence. The way he shows up for others felt genuine and tied everything together. I also came to appreciate the interconnected structure and the sense of community it built.
Some parts still felt underdeveloped, but overall, it became a thoughtful and heartfelt read. A powerful debut for a new author with a lot of promise.
A 3.5 star read for me, rounded up to four because of its emotional impact.
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