3.72 AVERAGE

adventurous mysterious reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

I liked the premise, but I found the writing and overall plot a bit confusing. Wasn't a huge fan of the protagonist, I thought she was a little annoying. 

I did appreciate that it made me think about the nuances of assimilation and working within "the system."
emotional funny mysterious 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: Complicated
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DID NOT FINISH: 50%

I got bored. 
adventurous emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Although this was super slow for me, I enjoyed it. It’s a mix of sci-fi fantasy, romantic comedy, time travel and a sprinkle of thriller. A very unique story unlike anything I’ve read in the past.

“I know how much you’ve longed for your future to lean down and cup your face to whisper “Don’t worry, it gets better.” The truth is, it won’t get better if you keep making the same mistakes. It can get better, but you must allow yourself to imagine a world in which you are better.”

Such a fun and strange premise, and a fun and strange read. The writing style was enjoyable and I loved(?) the mundaneness of the story as a love story while something deeper simmered underneath.
hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I thought that sometimes the writer was trying too hard with language, and some metaphors jarred and brought me out of the story. Overall it was enjoyable though.