(is that a turn of phrase? did i do it right?) So although this book was gorgeous, there were too many technicalities that fell short of my expectations and left me grasping at straws. This book is driven by Alice & Oliver's mission and it was weird that Laylee was in the forefront even when that whole plot point existed. I'm just not a fan of companion series, and this was a weak attempt at linking the two worlds together. Despite the insanity of the world, its hyperbolic nature is reminiscent of classic children's literature and it is definitely a unique reading experience. Some of the plot and setting elements just seemed slightly too much at arm's length to really comprehend but it was glossed over quickly. Tbh I don't remember much but I know that I loved Laylee and the writing was atmospheric and beautiful as always, but I couldn't really tell what this was trying to do. Lmao i forgot to come back and give this an actual review, so here i am like 6 months later.
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