On the surface, this is not a book I thought would be on my 5⭐  list. It's not a typical novel for one thing. The short chapters are like short stories with the same characters. They don't even all follow a short story format, with a few being almost like anecdotes. Yet they are cohesive in the most amazing way. 

I simply fell in love with the narrator, her lover and partner in life, Antman and their scruffy little dog Fleabag. I learned about how interconnected Australian Aboriginal culture is and their strong values of family and respect. There was some sadness and anger but it wasn't overpowering or the main themes. It was ultimately a story of hope and love and acceptance of others and ourselves. This is what made it perfect for me and a gem that I will pick up again at some point.