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This felt a lot like an SCP story, I think it was effective to write this as a novella. I liked the parts about sameness and losing hope, although I don't know if I needed the magnitude of eternity hammered in so much.

I was surprised about how straightforward the author was about Mormon cosmology/deification, I thought they generally played that closer to the vest.

I don't understand why no

The hook was a unique concept, but what made me love this book was the characters and the way the relationships were written. Each character was distinct and they bounced off each other in entertaining but realistic ways.

Lillian was funny, sympathetic and relatable and I enjoyed spending time with her and the kids. Her relationship with Madison was well written and I'm glad it didn't wind up in a neatly resolved place.

My only nitpick is that it sagged a bit in the middle. The doctor scene didn't add much.

The audiobook narrator was excellent, she did a great job of giving the characters distinct voices and conveying the protagonist's emotions without feeling intrusive.

Audiobook for a long trip.

Reading because I like the singer. Will read one poem per day.

Book club pick.

The characters and interactions were stronger here than the plot. The Esther/Cye relationship was cute and well-played. The plot was straightforward, brief, and didn't twist much.

This felt like a part one or setup for a longer series. It feels like there was enough here to flesh out into a longer novel.

The audiobook narrator struck the right balance where you could distinguish the different character voices but the narrator didn't try to perform too much.

Audiobook for a medium-length car trip.

This book did a great job of being relaxed and low-stakes, but still had that special magic where I couldn't wait for the next chapter, and I blew through this in two days. So far as being a chill-out book, it hit the target exactly.

I wish the author had committed to the romance a little more if it was going to be a part of the book, but maybe in the sequel.

Looking forward to the prequel story and prequel novel for a little more world-building.

A cozy one for the slow period after Christmas.