what a great book to start the warm weather with! this story has absolutely got me ready for the summer months & i’m so excited to bask in the sun. this was such a fun read that explores the community of tuga from an outsider’s perspective, learning the culture, history & drama of it all. at the start, there’s a character list which is so helpful to keep track of them as there’s a lot of people in the story. speaking of, i loved how the book doesn’t just focus on the protagonist, but explores the stories of key locals & dedicates chapters to learning about their lives. the story explores the feeling of just trying to find your place & people in the world, which i think is shown both through charlotte & the other residents. it also has a range of genres that get you hooked, such as drama, a subtle but addictive & realistic love triangle & a low key mystery that keeps you questioning throughout, along with great plot twists that left me with my mouth hanging open on a train. i liked charlotte not being the complete focus of the story, but i would’ve loved to see more of her work on the turtles & learn a bit more. a great summer read that is coming out soon, but i already want a sequel!