DNF at 15%. As someone who did their PhD in Scotland, I thought I'd really enjoy this book, but I just couldn't persevere. Not a fan of the writing style - there are phrases that just ruined the illusion for me - making a brew with two tea bags, ordering a double earl grey, putting three coats of lipgloss on then brushing your teeth, signing the bill for round of drinks. I realise the story is based on an America abroad, but it took my focus anyway from the story at hand. It also introduced too many people too quickly, with one large scene very early on, so I struggled to actually follow whos who and their relationship to one another.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.