Figgy

I think nothing really matched the first book for me. I didn’t like that we didn’t get more insight into the inner workings of the characters, the only reason I really knew Fern was because she had been there from book one. Otherwise it was just a bit flat for me.

I read this series in order 3, 1 and 2 (i.e. this one being the last one) and i think the characters get slightly more realistic and grounded as she writes. Like, the first book just didn't do it for me, everything felt a bit too out there and also I just don't like reading about characters I can't empathize with. This one, tho I do understand that certain things were played up, I feel like especially J's chapters captured that feeling of spiraling anxiety well. B I liked because she's similar in personality to myself and I like that while she is sociable and easy to talk to, she doesn't crave social interactions, she's not this exaggerated, stereotypical extrovert (which irks me often in books).