The motto of my review is: great writing, moderate everything else. Reilly has skill in writing from two characters' brains and convincing us it really is two different people. Most of the characters are lovable with distinct and complex personalities. 

My complaints are more about the plot (or lack of one) and some additions. Mainly, nothing happens. A slice of life novel doesn't need a riveting storyline with fast paced adventure, but it does need to say something about the world or about life. I couldn't find a message, and finished the book wondering why it was written. What did Reilly want the reader to think, or know, or experience? 

The communication between characters. The tension is dissolved immediately when I know the problem will be solved by the next page. The book is supposed to be a slice of life, but ignores the complexity of relationships. It's unrealistic in an unintended way. 

My biggest gripe with this, the one that lowered my rating significantly, is the fetishizing and rudeness to other nationalities. Reilly casually sexualizes or bashes several other countries; it's not "asshole characters" saying these things. I'm sick of reading gross fantasies like this. 

I don't know if I'd recommend this book. I wouldn't bring it up myself but would say, "yeah, it was fine." A read I enjoyed but didn't savor.