Wow, this has been a hard read. I’ve had to move more slowly than I usually would because this book is not easily digested. I’ve begun to feel myself dreading the next pages, and feeling melancholy from the repetition. Even when something good happens for the main character, it’s all still so bad. I plan to finish today, but I’m certainly not expecting things to improve.

I have been eating this up. It helps that the author wastes no time getting right to the plot. In the first chapter, we are already in Hell. So much of this book is told in memories and references, some which are over my head, but I feel this book is both accomplished and accessible. Even when I'm not completely in the know, catching up isn't too difficult at all. I'm really enjoying this so far.

I knew this would be a hard read but it's harder than I expected. It reads like a stream of consciousness and really makes me feel like I'm there with her. Additionally, given the current state of the US, so much of it feels far more plausible than I would've imagined.

I'm a huge Sara Cate fan, but having a harder time getting traction in this one. While I see the attraction (these MCs are HOT), I don't really understand the emotional piece. If interested in reading more, I'm adding a second entry with minor spoilers.

I'm loving this so far! I'm immediately drawn to Clementine and her altruistic nature. She is incredibly talented and passionate, but being her mother's carer has made it impossible for her to focus on much of anything else. I'm appreciating the quick start - it's so hard to start a new book and this one is taking right off.