I don't think I've ever felt so seen by a character with the same troubles of anxiety, empathy, and depression. The main character exudes kindness and thus gets herself into all sorts of trouble. Her calmness about her struggles from the outside mixed with her clear inner turmoil is both heartbreaking and hilarious, given Austin's writing style. 

It's refreshing to see a healthy relationship (temporarily hindered by Gilda's poor actions from anxiety); Eleanor is a supportive partner and is able to recognize Gilda's struggles. 

Most characters are charming in their own way. Austin shows how people with beliefs that clearly differ from her own have their own struggles, without disregarding their objectively incorrect actions. 

I appreciate the ending,

where we don't see some big event of everyone in Gilda's life forgiving her.

There's a finality to it that marks her progress in a meaningful way. Highly recommend this book, I blew through and thoroughly enjoyed it.