What I Liked:
I am impressed with how much Emily Henry fit into this book. I thought the incorporation of the First Nations’ stories was done fluidly and enhanced the plot. It was also clear that much research into trauma therapy and associated psychological phenomena was completed to enhance the realism of the relationship between Natalie and Dr. Alice Chan.
What Bothered Me:
It took me a while to get into the story because it wasn’t readily apparent where it was going to lead, but then it picked up pace quickly to the point where it was hard to keep up at the end.
Overall:
I’ve read a few of Emily Henry’s more recent books, so I was curious to see what her debut novel was like. I wasn’t really expectation an exploration of the space time continuum combined with First Nations’ stories. It threw me off at first, but I was pleasantly surprised by the end. While the plot was quite different than her contemporary romance novels, it still felt like Emily Henry’s writing. Do note that the ending can be considered happy, but it is rather vague and open to interpretation.
