Beautiful-ugly, captivating, and mesmerizing in the very best of ways. I loved how Harrow plays with the themes of history and choices in this book and uses such stunning prose to do so. I think I will also now ”dream sometimes about a house I’ve never seen” and definitely keep thinking about this book frequently in the days to come.

What a delightful cozy read! This book was full of the comforting vibes of games like stardew valley, with enough of an interesting plot to keep your attention without too much suspense or stress of losing the cozy feeling illicited. That said there were a couple of scenes that had me tear up at the healing loveliness the imbued. This is absolutely my favorite type of read. A full five stars across the board.

In this most beautifully written and simply stunning work of prose, Coulter brings us into the humble firsthand perspective of a tortoise’s experience of over 100 years of history; and through her eyes, we meet the most remarkable and gentle reflections on humanity. This book made me laugh, cry, and, more importantly, reflect deeply on many meaningful components of human existence. This book is a must read for anyone who enjoys sweet, poignant, and reflective exposition on the human condition. 5/5 stars across the board.