I didn't dislike this book, but I couldn't get into it and found myself moving from indifferent to dreading.

I think this book just needs to find the right readers for 5-star feels!

Why did I want to read it?
-Speculative/weird literary vibes
-LIkely to have insufferable, annoying, cringey, complex characters
-Hoping for 'Her Own Worst Enemy' main character with awkward but heartwarming character development
-Commentary or exploration of sexism, depression, mental illness, life falling apart, arrested development

Why did I DNF?
-I didn't feel anything for Brooklyn. I struggled to relate to her, I wasn't cheering against her, but I also couldn't get to a point where I was invested in her outcome.
-It was kinda depressing. I know, I know, that sounds so stupid of me to say given the synopsis, but I mean it was written with too much 'meh, everything is going to shit' Eeyore-type energy (that's just a me thing, it's not like the energy didn't suit the story).
-The symbolism around the heart stuff wasn't hitting for me. It just felt added on to really drive home how horrible Brooklyn's life situation is.

Format: Advance Reader's Copy from Post Hill Press and NetGalley

DNF @ 15%, skimmed through until the end.