So, first of all, this book made me cry and that’s rude. 

I kind of felt like them falling in love and being *so* in love was rushed, but I also understand there’s a lot happening in this book. 

I think this handles grief and loss in a way most books don’t go near which is a bummer because they’re very really, very hard feelings but Tanya did such a wonderful job capturing loss. 

I loved the characters and even the side characters (albeit, Adara annoyed me a little). I loved all of the diversity that was in this book. Even when Essen was just discussing what’s beyond the sea and mentions more than just Heaven? I’m here for that.

Part of me is now slightly terrified this is what happens when you die because it’s scary but it’s also comforting to think someone helps you get to where you’re going? Idk. I find comfort in that for my Mom I guess.

Lastly - I truly BROKE DOWN reading the acknowledgments. Being in the club of “I lost a parent way too young” sucks. But sometimes you find people, stories, weird online friend groups spread across the globe, etc. that help you in the after.