what a way to start off the summer with such an enticing & unique read. there is so much thought & meaning takes entangled between the pages that i have found myself reflecting on each key moment of the story. i love how it questions traditional marriages & the strict gender roles of societies, mostly through a queer lense. it also ponders upon the idea of being the perfect maternal figure, exploring how some women aren’t supposed to be mothers while others are, however i do wish this was touched upon more.

it seems that rosie, the protagonist that isn’t very self aware was a cautionary tale for those swept up by the utopian slow life that only exists on social media, a very relevant case for these times. unfortunately, through this trap, rosie felt lost & disconnected but i felt it couldn’t excuse her actions & she should’ve communicated instead. i thought jordan wasn’t being listened to & that he was more of a victim than rosie, but i also don’t agree with his actions & strict take on traditional views. i also feared the story was going down a route & finale i didn’t like, but was pleased with the real ending which may be an unpopular opinion…

everything i have said in this review is of course very specific to the characters, so i’m looking forward to hearing more thoughts on it once it’s finally released! overall, it’s a wonderful story on the portrayal of queerness as a romanticised fantasy in the story as well as the breaking down of social barriers. i really enjoyed the story however i have to say that characters frustrated me.