A review by tensy
Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira T. Lee

3.0

An interesting character study of a young woman, Lucia, who has a lifelong battle with mental illness and the people she loves. The novel is written from several points of view, Lucia's, her sister's, her lovers and there are beautiful atmospheric descriptions of the cities she lives in. I liked the characters, especially Yonah, and appreciated that most of them were flawed in some way. I also admired that Lucia had her own voice which required me to reflect on whether a person managing mental illness has the right to make their own decisions. This is a quiet family drama about the ties that bind us, but there are more than a few cliffhangers that will keep you riveted as you wait to see what will happen next to Lucia and her family. I really enjoyed the audio version and the ensemble cast did an excellent job of portraying each character.