What a delight! If you're in search of a comforting, queer re-telling of Beauty and the Beast, look no further. We meet main character Heron when ey are at an impasse. Ey thought ey wanted to be with handsome Tiel, but Tiel has become quite overbearing lately and now ey are having second thoughts. When Heron's mother goes missing, ey set out on a quest to find her, only to wind up coming face-to-face with a mysterious, old household where a solitary man resides with his mechanical servants. Drawn in by the mysterious stranger, Heron soon realizes ey has several life-changing choices to make. I will admit, I'm a fan of O'Connell and this latest book does not disappoint. A very satisfying read!