I liked the premise of this book but the overall story fell flat for me. As others have mentioned, Harry is rather a convenient character with no dimension to him, so his interactions with Hazel throughout the book lacked depth for me.

The author did convey the power of stories and that's what resonated for me. One particular quote from the character, Bridie, stood out. She says to Hazel, "The best stories are soul-making. But stories we tell about ourselves, and even the harrowing ones told by others about us, can also be soul-destroying. We have to choose what is good and true, not what will destroy."