Usually a fan of alternate timeline books but this one was confusing. The narration from the main character didn't help (with clarity) but she does grow on you as she develops throughout story. Not sure if the ending was the best way to wrap things up.

WOW! Wowy wow wow. I slowed my pace on this book to milk it towards the end. The characters and relationships were a joy to get to know. It could have ended after wrapping up a couple loose ends like most books do, but the author really allowed for everything to be as neat and tidy as the attic. I’m carrying this story with me as a friend forever going forward. 

Genuinely changed how I look at the world

I enjoyed this book. The time travel element was an interesting way to explore neurodiversity.  Sometimes, I think people who have different brainwiring (hello!) wish they could practice social situations a couple times before having to live them for real.  Our main character gets to do that in a way that is really interesting.  At times, it is really painful though, seeing how difficult it is for her to figure things out and get to a place of self control. I found myself anxious while reading this book, in a way I'm not typically anxious with a story as low stakes as this.  That said, I think if you are not neurodivergent, it could be an interesting way for you to read a story and get an idea of what it is like living with a brain that is.  

There is definitely some Harriet Manners (Geek Girl main character) in Cassandra, which makes me assume that those elements are actually Smalle.  Some of them can be a bit tedious to read, in both books/series.  I have to admit that I didn't find Cassandra very likable over all.  Some of that was things I see in myself that I don't like. Some of it was things I felt like she should have learned to mask/control by this point in her life.  Perhaps that isn't fair, but it is the truth.  Still, I'm glad I read it.  

Also, I'm not sure how no one

includig Cassandra, knew that she was autistic until the end of the book. I know lots of girls have gone undiagnosed, but Cassandra takes things pretty well to the extreme to where it seems like it would be obvious to everyone.

I felt like this book was made for me. As an autistic and Greek person. This was such a fun read of a woman traveling through time and getting a better understanding of herself and those around her. 

oh my gods. this. this is why words are important!