One-word review:  Thought-provoking

Emojis: 😔🤔😢

My Top-Five-style Review:

5. The author's skill in making this AI story accessible, without being hindered by technical jargon, is commendable. It ensures a comfortable read for all, making the audience appreciate the author's writing style.

4. I believe the novel could benefit from more 'show, not tell', especially in the early parts.  This constructive feedback is aimed at maintaining the fluidity of the reading experience  and keeping the reader fully immersed in the story.

3. The heroine - Riya - is not one of my favorite FMCs. She came across as immature and lacking the excellent sense her father's trust in her implied she had. Multiple times, she made choices that had me yelling at her in disbelief.

2. As a counselor, I was offended by the portrayal of bulimia. If a topic as complex as eating disorders is going to play a role, I would expect it to be handled with empathy and a great deal of knowledge of the many intricacies associated with mental health disorders, but I didn't see that in this story. The story almost made it sound like a social media-inspired fad or something similar.

1. The premise of this novel is not just relevant, but also conceivably possible.  This potentiality is what intrigued me and kept me engaged throughout the book.