Emmeline Liske

Along with being an incredibly compelling narrative, this book was full of philosophical insights and psychological research that was cleverly woven into the characters’ self realization journeys. It helped me reevaluate my perspectives on love and relationships and prompted some difficult but important conversations about the ways we unknowingly deceive ourselves and each other. I also enjoyed the information interspersed about the placebo effect, gentrification, social media, art history, prairie fires, and other topics. I would highly recommend this very emotional and very real book to anyone who wants encouragement to explore their own inner desires, delusions, and motivations with, ultimately, a sense of optimism and growth.