Such a Fun Age

I feel very wishy-washy about this book. I didn't hate it? It was a quick read, and kept me engaged overall, but there were just SO many things to quirk an eyebrow at.

First of all? There was absolutely no growth from any of the characters from beginning to end. Every single character is happy to hang their entire lives on the lies they tell themselves, and even with changes in circumstance, nothing really ever changes for anyone. So frustrating!

I felt like the character interactions were overwrought, and some of the characters were under-developed. I mean, I know Alix is a Well-Intentioned White Lady, but some parts of her personality felt so unrealistic. And I know Emira is supposed to be Not Sure What She Wants, but the ways she interacted with her friend group mostly reminded me of college instead of mid-20s. And sooooo many issues with boundaries.

I hated the not-even love triangle. It's been 15 years Alex/Alix! Let it go! (Also YOU WEREN'T EVEN WRONGED!!)

I'm going to stop thinking about this book now.