When I started this book, I felt an odd sense of familiarity- I realized it's because I had read Apsara Engine a few years ago and not finished it. At the time, I struggled to connect with the piece. I was worried that this would be similar, but I wanted to give it a shot. 

I enjoyed this so much more than her previous book. So much so that I might give Apsara Engine another try. I like the way the author introduced the project; I like the narrative flow and the beautiful line work; I like the little bits about identity and also her self-pitying attitude (which endears me to her). I like how she mentions constantly what she is eating and talks to her cat. I like that there's a recipe in the back of the book. I like that she closes out the book with a little explainer the same way she opened it. 

All to say, I really enjoyed this! I recommend it to people who maybe tried Apsara Engine and didn't get it, but would be more familiar with a diary style memoir.