4.5 stars This is definitely a new favorite. I loved this book from start to finish. I really enjoyed the diverse cast of characters - asexual, transgen4.5 stars This is definitely a new favorite. I loved this book from start to finish. I really enjoyed the diverse cast of characters - asexual, transgender, POC. And overall the characters were just really interesting. I wish certain aspects of the book (like the boarding school in general) had been explored a bit more though. The book was quite short. Needless to say, I am highly anticipating the second (and third!) book....more
I was really excited to read this book but sadly I wasn't a fan of the writing and the overall plot. Also found the romance to be a bit insta2.5 stars
I was really excited to read this book but sadly I wasn't a fan of the writing and the overall plot. Also found the romance to be a bit insta-lovey. I did like that it touched on asexuality and explained certain aspects of it....more
I can't believe I finally finished this book. The reason I'm only giving this book 2 stars is simply because I didn't enjoy it. I can acknowledge thatI can't believe I finally finished this book. The reason I'm only giving this book 2 stars is simply because I didn't enjoy it. I can acknowledge that this is a good (maybe even great) book - but it definitely wasn't for me....more
This book was just what the title implies - very, very strange but at the same time so beautiful. AND HEARTBREAKING! I really enjoyed the whimsical wriThis book was just what the title implies - very, very strange but at the same time so beautiful. AND HEARTBREAKING! I really enjoyed the whimsical writing and the way this story was told. The entire book is told from Ava's POV but we start with her grandmother growing up, then her mother and then get to Ava. A lot of times I actually had no idea what was happening but I didn't mind at all. ...more