I enjoyed this book for what it was: a slice of life story about navigating interpersonal relationships, trauma, and grief. It was a quick, easy read but might have worked better as a short story. The events leading up to the ending kinda fizzled rather than kept building. The ending itself was a bit anticlimactic, but it felt authentic. A lot of the Gibson and Shelby's realizations felt a bit forced or too easy. Solid book but nothing to write home about. 

I did like how Shelby's grief and anxiety was written. It felt real and relatable. And the points raised about the utility of lying were interesting to consider.