It feels like nothing happened in this story. It feels like the first of at least three parts in a book. I didn't hate it and I enjoyed the elements, characters, and overall writing style, I just don't understand the point of a novella that doesn't stand on its own.

Leaving room for the reader to fill the blanks with their imagination and creativity is one thing, but writing a story where nothing happens, there are more questions than answers, and the ending is so abrupt is quite another. This feels pointless to me and I dislike that very much. Not great as a first experience with this author.