There’s a lot that I like about this book, but also things I don’t like. 

I enjoy the overall story. I like the idea of the museum and the story of how Jess discovered it only to have it become her life. I also enjoy her developing bond with Alex. I can’t stand Guy; he even reminds me of one or two people I know. I like Luce. She seems like she’d be fun, but also like a good friend. 

I enjoy the chapters where Jess is cleaning out her Mother’s house. I would have liked a bit more here, not a lot, but maybe something more.

I’m not sure I like Gayle’s writing style. It’s inconsistent. At times there’s a rush to things, particularly the last few chapters. Other times, the writing is detail heavy. When Jess is searching for a new flat, there’s too much description given of places she’s looking at. Considering the point of the book where this takes place, it feels like an odd choice on Gayle’s part. 

I’m conflicted about how much happens in the book. There’s a lot that happens involving several of the more central characters and it all happens in the span of several of the later chapters, but then the final several chapters feel rushed. I hate to say it, but either something less needed to happen, or more chapters were needed. 

It’s not a bad book and I’d still read another of his books, but the writing gets in the way of the story a bit here.