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Maladaptive: A Magical Realism Romance for Daydreamers
Everyone has daydreamed about being in a relationship with their celebrity crush, right?
Jules has spent over a decade escaping into a vivid a life where she’s confident, loved, and married to Hollywood’s golden boy, Chris Jones. It’s been her safe place, her secret, her maladaptive daydream.
Until she meets him.
And he recognizes her.
As fantasy crashes into reality, Jules must confront the life she’s been avoiding and the version of herself she only dared to imagine. Can the love she created in her mind survive between two very real, very different people?
Maladaptive is an emotionally rich magical realism romance about mental health, identity, self-worth, and the blurry line between imagination and reality.
Perfect for fans of celebrity romance, neurodivergent and emotionally vulnerable characters, found family, and healing arcs.
Get your copy of Maladaptive today and step into a story where fantasy meets reality, and love finds a way through both.
Jules has spent over a decade escaping into a vivid a life where she’s confident, loved, and married to Hollywood’s golden boy, Chris Jones. It’s been her safe place, her secret, her maladaptive daydream.
Until she meets him.
And he recognizes her.
As fantasy crashes into reality, Jules must confront the life she’s been avoiding and the version of herself she only dared to imagine. Can the love she created in her mind survive between two very real, very different people?
Maladaptive is an emotionally rich magical realism romance about mental health, identity, self-worth, and the blurry line between imagination and reality.
Perfect for fans of celebrity romance, neurodivergent and emotionally vulnerable characters, found family, and healing arcs.
Get your copy of Maladaptive today and step into a story where fantasy meets reality, and love finds a way through both.
322 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 12, 2026
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April 13, 2026
I’d been really looking forward to this one. I came across the premise on TikTok and immediately loved the idea, so I was super excited for it.
I really wanted to love it - the whole dreams thing reminded me of the movie In My Dreams (which I love)... But I didn't.
The writing felt a wee bit weak. There were some jumps in tense and POV, and a few typos and grammatical errors that pulled me out of the story, plus an overuse of similes that bordered on excessive at times. The characters were interesting in concept, but their personalities changed from scene to scene, which made it harder to connect with them.
That said, I kept reading because the idea itself was so strong and unique. You can see the heart that went into this story and there are moments where you definitely see what it could have been with a bit more polish.
I did finish it. I’m not much of a DNF reader, especially with indie authors, because I know how much goes into putting a book out there, but I think this is one of those stories that could have been beyond incredible with a proper editorial pass and a bit more time spent refining the writing.
While it wasn't quite my cup of tea in the end, I’m still eager to see what the author writes next, because she's got so much potential, and boatloads of creativity to spare.
I really wanted to love it - the whole dreams thing reminded me of the movie In My Dreams (which I love)... But I didn't.
The writing felt a wee bit weak. There were some jumps in tense and POV, and a few typos and grammatical errors that pulled me out of the story, plus an overuse of similes that bordered on excessive at times. The characters were interesting in concept, but their personalities changed from scene to scene, which made it harder to connect with them.
That said, I kept reading because the idea itself was so strong and unique. You can see the heart that went into this story and there are moments where you definitely see what it could have been with a bit more polish.
I did finish it. I’m not much of a DNF reader, especially with indie authors, because I know how much goes into putting a book out there, but I think this is one of those stories that could have been beyond incredible with a proper editorial pass and a bit more time spent refining the writing.
While it wasn't quite my cup of tea in the end, I’m still eager to see what the author writes next, because she's got so much potential, and boatloads of creativity to spare.
Did Not Finish
May 12, 2026shoulda stayed in the character ai chat queen
June 30, 2026
Got the audiobook for review on netgally.
I loved the aspect of maladaptive daydreaming being part of a 4omance. First romance or book for that matter that us3s maladaptive daydreaming. As someone who has done that for years and still do it regularly, I loved seeing it being used as a plot. I found the book to be entertaining and sweet but Chris went on my nerves quite a few times and I can agree that the writing wasn't the best. It felt like a debut ot an early book but its a good start. 3.5 stars. Liked the narration
I loved the aspect of maladaptive daydreaming being part of a 4omance. First romance or book for that matter that us3s maladaptive daydreaming. As someone who has done that for years and still do it regularly, I loved seeing it being used as a plot. I found the book to be entertaining and sweet but Chris went on my nerves quite a few times and I can agree that the writing wasn't the best. It felt like a debut ot an early book but its a good start. 3.5 stars. Liked the narration
May 31, 2026
2,5⭐️
May 9, 2026
ThisWasBad🫠/5📚 Cheating?!/5🌶️
This is NOT a romance book. Even though the title, the author and the tags are trying to tell you otherwise. This is not a romance book (real or fictional) because there is not a single romantic aspect to be found here. And we can hardly declare something a „realism romance“ when the only romance scenes are in her daydream…
Again this is NOT a romance book. This is a story about mental illness at best.
The writing was ass mate. Like legitimately so bad, I’m confused why this wasn’t just uploaded on AO3 or whatever. Definitely not worthy to demand money for.
-weird switches between 1st and 3rd person
-unnatural dialogues
-unnecessary scenes with too much detail and important scenes with too little detail
-the storyline in itself was super duper rushed
->the whole point is that she daydreams about him for 12 years!!! And they make out 5 minutes after seeing each other for the first time in real life… WTF?
-!!!the switch between real world and dream not only by chapter but also in between certain POV’s was super confusing
-etc etc etc
Also this book is advertised as a romance book… but they don’t even end up in a romantic relationship??? 99% of their interaction is just them arguing and putting each other down!!! Why am I being fooled? This is like putting the ‚happy ever after‘ tag on your fic but then killing off the MC… Why???
“But then Caroline caught something else—something she hadn’t seen in a long time. My eyes, usually tired and distant, had a glimmer of something else. Happiness? Excitement? It had been ages since she’d seen me look like this.”
It’s so weird to portray the storyline in 1st person but then throw in 3rd person thoughts.
“Marry a Gemini woman,” he said, his eyes sparkling. “You’ll never get bored.”
Weow weow weow ick alert 🚨
“I stepped into the too-dark and too-damn cramped for a star of my caliber dressing room, trying to keep a straight face. But my usual swagger—that casual, effortless one I’d perfected over the years—had taken the day off.”
wtf are these 2 sentences? God I already hate the MMC
Chris was super unlikable and just a piece of shit really, if I had to sum him up. He is sexist, arrogant and has his dick so far down his own throat it’s crazy. And he so clearly doesn’t care about her kids, that should be the first 🚩 for a mother, but the FMC couldn’t find a back bone even if someone shoves it up her ass🙄.
There was legitimately not a single situation in which I found the MMC likable or just even a decent human being. He didn’t give a shit about anyone but himself, but at the same time tried to invade the FMC life and convince her of his believes like there is no tomorrow.
Tw:
•mention of mental illness
•fucking terrible MMC
•crappy execution of everything
This is NOT a romance book. Even though the title, the author and the tags are trying to tell you otherwise. This is not a romance book (real or fictional) because there is not a single romantic aspect to be found here. And we can hardly declare something a „realism romance“ when the only romance scenes are in her daydream…
Again this is NOT a romance book. This is a story about mental illness at best.
The writing was ass mate. Like legitimately so bad, I’m confused why this wasn’t just uploaded on AO3 or whatever. Definitely not worthy to demand money for.
-weird switches between 1st and 3rd person
-unnatural dialogues
-unnecessary scenes with too much detail and important scenes with too little detail
-the storyline in itself was super duper rushed
->the whole point is that she daydreams about him for 12 years!!! And they make out 5 minutes after seeing each other for the first time in real life… WTF?
-!!!the switch between real world and dream not only by chapter but also in between certain POV’s was super confusing
-etc etc etc
Also this book is advertised as a romance book… but they don’t even end up in a romantic relationship??? 99% of their interaction is just them arguing and putting each other down!!! Why am I being fooled? This is like putting the ‚happy ever after‘ tag on your fic but then killing off the MC… Why???
“But then Caroline caught something else—something she hadn’t seen in a long time. My eyes, usually tired and distant, had a glimmer of something else. Happiness? Excitement? It had been ages since she’d seen me look like this.”
It’s so weird to portray the storyline in 1st person but then throw in 3rd person thoughts.
“Marry a Gemini woman,” he said, his eyes sparkling. “You’ll never get bored.”
Weow weow weow ick alert 🚨
“I stepped into the too-dark and too-damn cramped for a star of my caliber dressing room, trying to keep a straight face. But my usual swagger—that casual, effortless one I’d perfected over the years—had taken the day off.”
wtf are these 2 sentences? God I already hate the MMC
Chris was super unlikable and just a piece of shit really, if I had to sum him up. He is sexist, arrogant and has his dick so far down his own throat it’s crazy. And he so clearly doesn’t care about her kids, that should be the first 🚩 for a mother, but the FMC couldn’t find a back bone even if someone shoves it up her ass🙄.
There was legitimately not a single situation in which I found the MMC likable or just even a decent human being. He didn’t give a shit about anyone but himself, but at the same time tried to invade the FMC life and convince her of his believes like there is no tomorrow.
Tw:
•mention of mental illness
•fucking terrible MMC
•crappy execution of everything
June 12, 2026
I feel seen! "Maladaptive" is a fun, fast-paced, and surprisingly deep look at the stories we tell ourselves to get through the day. The transition from a 12-year internal fantasy to a real-life encounter at Comic Con was written so well. It’s both a wish-fulfillment story and a reality check. It definitely made me reflect on my own habits of daydreaming. If you're currently "in a relationship" with a celebrity in your head (Pedro Pascal, Henry Cavill or my other 10 fictional men anyone?), you need to read this! P.s. I claim this energy in real life...
June 28, 2026
Date Read: 27 June '26
⭐️1.5 | 🎧3
Oh my god this was actually so painful, thank god it was short 😭
The beginning started out very good - woman meets her celebrity crush she keeps dreaming about for years only for him to recognise her immediately - turns out he's also dreamt of her for ages. The set up is pretty cute and it was the best part of the whole book for me.
I just hated everything else, I'm sorry. I didn't like the writing, it felt so juvenile and the whole thing is just poorly written. The plot didn't go anywhere - literally the whole thing was the main characters putting each other down and finding out reasons not to be together, but none of those reasons were even good? Their communication absolutely sucked as well - it was like reading about high school drama but we're pretending that they're all adults.. The dialogues between all the other characters was so bad as well and we get so many things randomly being mentioned at the start that we never comment later on.
Honestly, this was just all over the place. I'm giving it ⭐️.25 for effort as it reads like this is the author's first try at writing a book and I don't wanna be too mean, and also another ⭐️.25 for the cute set up.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ALC.
⭐️1.5 | 🎧3
Oh my god this was actually so painful, thank god it was short 😭
The beginning started out very good - woman meets her celebrity crush she keeps dreaming about for years only for him to recognise her immediately - turns out he's also dreamt of her for ages. The set up is pretty cute and it was the best part of the whole book for me.
I just hated everything else, I'm sorry. I didn't like the writing, it felt so juvenile and the whole thing is just poorly written. The plot didn't go anywhere - literally the whole thing was the main characters putting each other down and finding out reasons not to be together, but none of those reasons were even good? Their communication absolutely sucked as well - it was like reading about high school drama but we're pretending that they're all adults.. The dialogues between all the other characters was so bad as well and we get so many things randomly being mentioned at the start that we never comment later on.
Honestly, this was just all over the place. I'm giving it ⭐️.25 for effort as it reads like this is the author's first try at writing a book and I don't wanna be too mean, and also another ⭐️.25 for the cute set up.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ALC.
June 5, 2026
I was excited for this book and backed it on Kickstarter because the idea was so interesting… unfortunately, the execution wasn’t great. This book really, really needed the eyes of a good editor. Too many typos, errors and switches in tense… and the way the characters behaved didn’t make much sense to me, either. Disappointed.
Did Not Finish
April 4, 2026While this story was unique and fun, it just wasn’t for me! Doesn’t mean it’s not for you. Great mental health representation!
May 12, 2026
I was really excited for this when I saw it on TikTok. But it was just meh.
I saw someone say this book was like the author posted her ai chat room and honestly yeah.
The writing style was all over the place
The MMC and the FMC were so annoying.
There was no character development and half the book was just the MCs putting eachother down every two secs.
While the whole dream vs. Reality was super interesting, either keep the dream and reality separate in different chapters or have a clear understanding that this is dream land or something. It just kept jumping from dream to reality over and over.
Also we had so much detail in some areas but no detail in others??
I saw someone say this book was like the author posted her ai chat room and honestly yeah.
The writing style was all over the place
The MMC and the FMC were so annoying.
There was no character development and half the book was just the MCs putting eachother down every two secs.
While the whole dream vs. Reality was super interesting, either keep the dream and reality separate in different chapters or have a clear understanding that this is dream land or something. It just kept jumping from dream to reality over and over.
Also we had so much detail in some areas but no detail in others??
July 6, 2026
A Story That Doesn’t Just See Neurodivergence—It Invites You to Feel It 🧠✨💜
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ALC.
Some books tell you a character is neurodivergent. Maladaptive invites you to experience the world through her nervous system. From the sensory writing to the beautifully crafted dream sequences, I found myself feeling Jules’ world instead of simply observing it. The dream chapters were one of my favorite parts of the novel. What initially felt like a unique storytelling device gradually became something much deeper, revealing emotional truths from both characters in a way I didn’t fully appreciate until later in the story. I also loved that the dream chapters were clearly labeled, allowing me to focus on what they meant instead of wondering what was real.
What surprised me most was how compassionate this book is toward its characters. Jules’ struggles never define her, and even during her hardest moments, it’s obvious how deeply she knows and loves her children. She doesn’t just parent them—she truly sees them. The sensory writing is some of the strongest I’ve read, making everyday experiences feel incredibly authentic. As someone who is neurodivergent, I felt seen in ways I rarely do while reading fiction.
The duet narration worked beautifully for this story. While these weren’t necessarily my favorite narrator voices, both performers clearly understood their characters and delivered emotionally authentic performances that elevated the experience. Pairing the audiobook with the Kindle Unlimited edition made the experience even richer thanks to the meaningful opening dedication and beautiful illustrations included in the ebook. The open ending will likely divide readers, but I absolutely loved being trusted to sit with the ambiguity and decide what came next. For me, this was an easy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5-star) read.
Who Should Read/Listen?
* Readers looking for authentic neurodivergent representation
* Fans of magical realism blended with contemporary romance
* Anyone who enjoys sensory-forward writing and emotionally immersive stories
* Readers who appreciate open endings and don’t need every question answered
* Audiobook lovers—especially if you enjoy duet narration
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ALC.
Some books tell you a character is neurodivergent. Maladaptive invites you to experience the world through her nervous system. From the sensory writing to the beautifully crafted dream sequences, I found myself feeling Jules’ world instead of simply observing it. The dream chapters were one of my favorite parts of the novel. What initially felt like a unique storytelling device gradually became something much deeper, revealing emotional truths from both characters in a way I didn’t fully appreciate until later in the story. I also loved that the dream chapters were clearly labeled, allowing me to focus on what they meant instead of wondering what was real.
What surprised me most was how compassionate this book is toward its characters. Jules’ struggles never define her, and even during her hardest moments, it’s obvious how deeply she knows and loves her children. She doesn’t just parent them—she truly sees them. The sensory writing is some of the strongest I’ve read, making everyday experiences feel incredibly authentic. As someone who is neurodivergent, I felt seen in ways I rarely do while reading fiction.
The duet narration worked beautifully for this story. While these weren’t necessarily my favorite narrator voices, both performers clearly understood their characters and delivered emotionally authentic performances that elevated the experience. Pairing the audiobook with the Kindle Unlimited edition made the experience even richer thanks to the meaningful opening dedication and beautiful illustrations included in the ebook. The open ending will likely divide readers, but I absolutely loved being trusted to sit with the ambiguity and decide what came next. For me, this was an easy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5-star) read.
Who Should Read/Listen?
* Readers looking for authentic neurodivergent representation
* Fans of magical realism blended with contemporary romance
* Anyone who enjoys sensory-forward writing and emotionally immersive stories
* Readers who appreciate open endings and don’t need every question answered
* Audiobook lovers—especially if you enjoy duet narration
June 30, 2026
I really wanted to love this one. The cover, the premise, and the idea of it being a duet immediately caught my attention. The concept of two people dreaming of each other and glimpsing their future together through déjà vu was unique, and honestly, it was my favorite part of the story.
Unfortunately, the execution just didn’t click for me.
The romance moved so quickly that I struggled to believe it. The characters go from meeting for the first time to acting like they’ve been deeply in love for months, with intense kissing and instant trust that felt unearned. Instead of feeling like fate, it felt rushed.
There were also several moments that completely pulled me out of the story. More than once I found myself confused by character choices, especially when trust was given so easily to side characters who came across as if they weren’t earning it. Some moments or miscommunication felt disproportionate and made the emotional development hard to follow.
While this book ultimately wasn’t for me, I can tell there was genuine heart and creativity behind it. The dream concept was imaginative, and it’s clear a lot of thought went into building the story.
Thank you NetGalley and RB Media team for this opportunity.
Unfortunately, the execution just didn’t click for me.
The romance moved so quickly that I struggled to believe it. The characters go from meeting for the first time to acting like they’ve been deeply in love for months, with intense kissing and instant trust that felt unearned. Instead of feeling like fate, it felt rushed.
There were also several moments that completely pulled me out of the story. More than once I found myself confused by character choices, especially when trust was given so easily to side characters who came across as if they weren’t earning it. Some moments or miscommunication felt disproportionate and made the emotional development hard to follow.
While this book ultimately wasn’t for me, I can tell there was genuine heart and creativity behind it. The dream concept was imaginative, and it’s clear a lot of thought went into building the story.
Thank you NetGalley and RB Media team for this opportunity.
May 26, 2026
Oh this was so cute. I heard about this book from Julie on Tiktok and so I wanted to back the project on Kickstarter. I was so happy that the project was funded (and so quickly!) it was very exciting.
I had the pleasure of ordering the hardcover and received an ebook copy as well.
I went into this only knowing that Jules daydreamed about a celebrity and that the celebrity, Chris recognized her. I had no idea how old Jules was or what her family looked like until I started reading but I think it was fantastic that she was an adult woman who had kids from a previous marriage, it added a layer of depth.
The ending was bittersweet but ultimately I'd say it was a HEA.
I had the pleasure of ordering the hardcover and received an ebook copy as well.
I went into this only knowing that Jules daydreamed about a celebrity and that the celebrity, Chris recognized her. I had no idea how old Jules was or what her family looked like until I started reading but I think it was fantastic that she was an adult woman who had kids from a previous marriage, it added a layer of depth.
The ending was bittersweet but ultimately I'd say it was a HEA.
January 26, 2026
Had the opportunity to beta read this, and haven't stopped thinking about it! The concept was so unique, and the characters were fresh and different. I can't wait to read the final copy!
July 7, 2026
1.5 ⭐️ i read this last year as a beta reader…so i cannot say much about the final product, but i will say that what i read was…not good. great idea! execution…not so much :(
July 9, 2026
3.4/5; pros: this was such a fun premise and I loved reading a local author (especially one that I had stumbled onto on my fyp). cons: the ending felt off and fell flat to me, but I also don’t know how I would’ve ended it.
This was a cute little y/n moment and was pretty much what I had expected! I think it was a fun concept and could feel this topic felt personal to the author which I liked. I wish it had developed a little more, but it was a quick read.
This was a cute little y/n moment and was pretty much what I had expected! I think it was a fun concept and could feel this topic felt personal to the author which I liked. I wish it had developed a little more, but it was a quick read.
May 16, 2026
Constantly had to check if I was on Wattpad instead of my Kindle.
This is literally a self insert fanfic of Chris Evans.
This is literally a self insert fanfic of Chris Evans.
June 10, 2026
This is not a romance at all
June 9, 2026
I feel like I wasted my time
May 19, 2026
I’m giving this 3 stars because parts of it were fine.
However, this book is marked as a romance, and it’s not. If it was a magical realism fiction story with a romance subplot? Maybe. The idea is intriguing, the execution? It wasn’t my cup of tea. These characters have a lot of issues, and like yeah good, they separated and maybe came back at the end? It’s left on a maybe they did. So not exactly the HEA romance is known for.
Also, the fights these characters get into? Toxic AF, it’s.. I don’t know. It’s 1am and I stayed up reading this just to say I finished it.
However, this book is marked as a romance, and it’s not. If it was a magical realism fiction story with a romance subplot? Maybe. The idea is intriguing, the execution? It wasn’t my cup of tea. These characters have a lot of issues, and like yeah good, they separated and maybe came back at the end? It’s left on a maybe they did. So not exactly the HEA romance is known for.
Also, the fights these characters get into? Toxic AF, it’s.. I don’t know. It’s 1am and I stayed up reading this just to say I finished it.
April 13, 2026
This book completely surprised me in the best way.
I went in expecting something cozy and light, and what I got instead was an emotionally rich story about identity, self-worth, and the kind of love that doesn’t rush or force itself into place.
The characters are what truly make this shine. They feel real, layered, and human in a way that’s hard to find. The main character especially stood out to me, her inner world, the way she navigates life, and how she slowly grows into herself felt authentic and deeply relatable.
What I loved most is that this isn’t a romance that relies on instant connection or easy answers. It’s about timing, about healing, and about becoming the kind of person who can actually sustain love. The emotional tension, the longing, the almosts… it all builds into something that feels earned rather than given.
There’s a softness to this story, but it doesn’t mean it’s simple. It handles vulnerability, mental health, and relationships with care, without losing depth or impact.
By the end, I didn’t just enjoy the romance, I believed it.
If you’re looking for something with heart, character depth, and a slow, meaningful emotional payoff, this is absolutely worth it.
I went in expecting something cozy and light, and what I got instead was an emotionally rich story about identity, self-worth, and the kind of love that doesn’t rush or force itself into place.
The characters are what truly make this shine. They feel real, layered, and human in a way that’s hard to find. The main character especially stood out to me, her inner world, the way she navigates life, and how she slowly grows into herself felt authentic and deeply relatable.
What I loved most is that this isn’t a romance that relies on instant connection or easy answers. It’s about timing, about healing, and about becoming the kind of person who can actually sustain love. The emotional tension, the longing, the almosts… it all builds into something that feels earned rather than given.
There’s a softness to this story, but it doesn’t mean it’s simple. It handles vulnerability, mental health, and relationships with care, without losing depth or impact.
By the end, I didn’t just enjoy the romance, I believed it.
If you’re looking for something with heart, character depth, and a slow, meaningful emotional payoff, this is absolutely worth it.
July 8, 2026
𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿: readers who enjoy magical realism, celebrity romances that challenge the fantasy rather than fulfil it, flawed characters, and unusual love stories.
The premise of this book had me completely hooked. Tell me two people have spent twelve years dreaming about each other before finally meeting in real life, and I'm already reaching for the book.
The romance itself never needed much convincing either. After twelve years of sharing dreams, Jules and Chris never felt like strangers to me. If anything, that was one of the easiest parts of the story to believe. I know some readers felt it moved too quickly, but I honestly didn't. To them, they'd already spent years together.
The more I read, though, the more I realised this wasn't the story I'd been imagining. I went in hoping for a celebrity romance built around this wonderfully unusual premise. Instead, it became much more about learning to live in reality rather than inside the perfect life we'd built in our heads.
It's one of those strange books where I could see exactly what the author was trying to do, while quietly wishing they were telling a different story.
I also ended up appreciating Chris more than I expected. He's frustrating, makes plenty of mistakes, and the book never asks you to pretend those mistakes are romantic just because he's the love interest. I wish Jules had been challenged in quite the same way. She owns her insecurities and her maladaptive daydreaming, but beyond that she often felt like the one character whose perspective the story rarely questioned.
The magical realism was much the same for me. I absolutely loved the idea behind it, but every now and then I found myself asking questions the story never really answered. I don't mind a little mystery, but I did want the rules of this world to feel a little clearer.
Even so, I don't regret picking it up. The premise is still one of the most original I've read in a long time, and I have a feeling this book will find exactly the readers it was written for. I just wasn't quite one of them.
✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱:
• Such a wonderfully original premise.
• A romance that genuinely felt believable because of the shared dreams.
• A hero whose red flags stayed red flags instead of becoming romantic.
🌧️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱:
• Jules never felt as challenged as the people around her.
• The magical realism sometimes raised more questions than it answered.
• I couldn't quite let go of the story I thought this premise was going to tell.
🎙️ 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀:
Marie Hawkins was easily my favourite of the two. She gave Jules a warmth that made her easy to spend time with, and I'd happily listen to more of her work. Mark Royse suited Chris well. His voice wasn't quite my personal preference, but it matched the character perfectly. The dual narration also made it easy to settle into each character's perspective.
⭐⭐⭐
A little thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for opening the door and letting me wander into this story. All thoughts, feelings, and bookish ramblings I brought back are entirely my own. 📖✨
The premise of this book had me completely hooked. Tell me two people have spent twelve years dreaming about each other before finally meeting in real life, and I'm already reaching for the book.
The romance itself never needed much convincing either. After twelve years of sharing dreams, Jules and Chris never felt like strangers to me. If anything, that was one of the easiest parts of the story to believe. I know some readers felt it moved too quickly, but I honestly didn't. To them, they'd already spent years together.
The more I read, though, the more I realised this wasn't the story I'd been imagining. I went in hoping for a celebrity romance built around this wonderfully unusual premise. Instead, it became much more about learning to live in reality rather than inside the perfect life we'd built in our heads.
It's one of those strange books where I could see exactly what the author was trying to do, while quietly wishing they were telling a different story.
I also ended up appreciating Chris more than I expected. He's frustrating, makes plenty of mistakes, and the book never asks you to pretend those mistakes are romantic just because he's the love interest. I wish Jules had been challenged in quite the same way. She owns her insecurities and her maladaptive daydreaming, but beyond that she often felt like the one character whose perspective the story rarely questioned.
The magical realism was much the same for me. I absolutely loved the idea behind it, but every now and then I found myself asking questions the story never really answered. I don't mind a little mystery, but I did want the rules of this world to feel a little clearer.
Even so, I don't regret picking it up. The premise is still one of the most original I've read in a long time, and I have a feeling this book will find exactly the readers it was written for. I just wasn't quite one of them.
✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱:
• Such a wonderfully original premise.
• A romance that genuinely felt believable because of the shared dreams.
• A hero whose red flags stayed red flags instead of becoming romantic.
🌧️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱:
• Jules never felt as challenged as the people around her.
• The magical realism sometimes raised more questions than it answered.
• I couldn't quite let go of the story I thought this premise was going to tell.
🎙️ 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀:
Marie Hawkins was easily my favourite of the two. She gave Jules a warmth that made her easy to spend time with, and I'd happily listen to more of her work. Mark Royse suited Chris well. His voice wasn't quite my personal preference, but it matched the character perfectly. The dual narration also made it easy to settle into each character's perspective.
⭐⭐⭐
A little thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for opening the door and letting me wander into this story. All thoughts, feelings, and bookish ramblings I brought back are entirely my own. 📖✨
June 1, 2026
I was so excited to read this book, the premises is so interesting. However, it was so disappointing!
1- I felt like reading a fanfiction, but not because of the quality of writing (but this too), but because it felt like it was missing the entire background of characters, like you are supposed to know the universe before starting reading it. Just like in fanfiction. This results in a lot of telling of XYZ and you are supposed to believe it and go with it. The guy is super famous, but is not described how exactly, like: did he won a ridiculous amount of awards? Why is he at a comic con in the first place? Which brings me to the fact that there is an over emphasis over her being in her 30s, and apparently this means that she needs an excuse (her kid) to go to the comic-con. I mean: She is such a big fan of the guy to the point of having a mental disorder over him and still have no idea he was at the event or tried to go to his panel/M&G or something.
2- the neurodivergent representation is weirdly written like the author was following a checklist of symptoms to add while writing it.
It feels unnatural and only there to point it out its because of the character's disability, which by the way the character is constantly explaining after the symptom's description that she is doing that because of her disability.
3- The introduction of the "maladaptive daydreaming disorder" is introduced in a weird way too and in a kind of self diagnosis, but what doesn't make sense to me was the character sharing this discovery with someone she knows is "against" a diagnosis and would judge her, therefore: not much of a safe person to share this with, right?
4-Apart from her daydreaming we have no insight of the guy's personality, we don't know how the fans perceive him or even how she perceives the real him until we get to his POV where, again, it's only thrown at you like "people see me like this, and I am like..." it feels a little cliche and just lacking of any character depth.
The main plot of the book happens waaaayyy too early, there is no anticipation or anything, and on top of that the dialogues are also weird and unnatural. I couldn't read past their first date (which is at the beginning of the book, mind you).
Overall: Dialogues are unnatural, Neurodivergent traits are over and unnecessarily highlighted as such AND when the character is in a situation where it should have a description of her symptoms, there isn't any OR is just written like: "I was overthinking this..." instead of describing the overthinking.
I feel like if this book had some more beta readers and a couple more drafts, it could be enjoyable because it's not a plot issue. If the author payed someone to proofread this, then she should ask for her money back.
1- I felt like reading a fanfiction, but not because of the quality of writing (but this too), but because it felt like it was missing the entire background of characters, like you are supposed to know the universe before starting reading it. Just like in fanfiction. This results in a lot of telling of XYZ and you are supposed to believe it and go with it. The guy is super famous, but is not described how exactly, like: did he won a ridiculous amount of awards? Why is he at a comic con in the first place? Which brings me to the fact that there is an over emphasis over her being in her 30s, and apparently this means that she needs an excuse (her kid) to go to the comic-con. I mean: She is such a big fan of the guy to the point of having a mental disorder over him and still have no idea he was at the event or tried to go to his panel/M&G or something.
2- the neurodivergent representation is weirdly written like the author was following a checklist of symptoms to add while writing it.
It feels unnatural and only there to point it out its because of the character's disability, which by the way the character is constantly explaining after the symptom's description that she is doing that because of her disability.
3- The introduction of the "maladaptive daydreaming disorder" is introduced in a weird way too and in a kind of self diagnosis, but what doesn't make sense to me was the character sharing this discovery with someone she knows is "against" a diagnosis and would judge her, therefore: not much of a safe person to share this with, right?
4-Apart from her daydreaming we have no insight of the guy's personality, we don't know how the fans perceive him or even how she perceives the real him until we get to his POV where, again, it's only thrown at you like "people see me like this, and I am like..." it feels a little cliche and just lacking of any character depth.
The main plot of the book happens waaaayyy too early, there is no anticipation or anything, and on top of that the dialogues are also weird and unnatural. I couldn't read past their first date (which is at the beginning of the book, mind you).
Overall: Dialogues are unnatural, Neurodivergent traits are over and unnecessarily highlighted as such AND when the character is in a situation where it should have a description of her symptoms, there isn't any OR is just written like: "I was overthinking this..." instead of describing the overthinking.
I feel like if this book had some more beta readers and a couple more drafts, it could be enjoyable because it's not a plot issue. If the author payed someone to proofread this, then she should ask for her money back.
July 7, 2026
✨ALC Review✨ - 2 ⭐️
DNF @69%
The beginning was a little difficult to follow, but I stuck with it because I thought the story would eventually find its footing. Unfortunately, the more I read, the less invested I became.
I never really warmed up to the MMC. For most of the book, he came across as kind of a douche, and the only times he even attempted to be nice were when the FMC was watching and he knew she’d disapprove of his behavior otherwise. It made a lot of his actions feel performative instead of genuine.
Then there were moments that made me roll my eyes. He’s upset that she doesn’t want to introduce him to her kids yet… after they’ve met twice. TWICE. Slow down. That reaction felt completely unreasonable, especially considering she’s trying to protect her children.
What confused me most was the romance itself. Their relationship seemed to be driven almost entirely by physical attraction, yet the book is essentially closed-door. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with closed-door romance, but if you’re going to make physical chemistry the foundation of the relationship, I need something else to convince me these two actually belong together. Instead, it often felt like lust was being mistaken for love.
That feeling only got stronger with lines like, “I don’t believe being together could ever be wrong, when our bodies do what they do when we’re close.” It made it seem like the main reason he wanted to be with her was because the sex was good, not because of any meaningful emotional connection.
There were also little moments that were frustrating, like him showing up late to their first date without calling or texting. Does this man not know how to use a phone? He just expected her to still be sitting there waiting for him.
By the time I reached 69%, I realized this just wasn’t romantic to me. I never believed in the relationship, I wasn’t rooting for either character, and I wasn’t excited to keep reading.
One final note: I continue to feel bad for Marie Hawkins because she somehow always ends up narrating the most insufferable characters. She did a great job with the audiobook, as always, but even an excellent narrator couldn’t make me like these people.
Thank you to NetGalley and RBmedia for letting me listen to this one early.
DNF @69%
The beginning was a little difficult to follow, but I stuck with it because I thought the story would eventually find its footing. Unfortunately, the more I read, the less invested I became.
I never really warmed up to the MMC. For most of the book, he came across as kind of a douche, and the only times he even attempted to be nice were when the FMC was watching and he knew she’d disapprove of his behavior otherwise. It made a lot of his actions feel performative instead of genuine.
Then there were moments that made me roll my eyes. He’s upset that she doesn’t want to introduce him to her kids yet… after they’ve met twice. TWICE. Slow down. That reaction felt completely unreasonable, especially considering she’s trying to protect her children.
What confused me most was the romance itself. Their relationship seemed to be driven almost entirely by physical attraction, yet the book is essentially closed-door. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with closed-door romance, but if you’re going to make physical chemistry the foundation of the relationship, I need something else to convince me these two actually belong together. Instead, it often felt like lust was being mistaken for love.
That feeling only got stronger with lines like, “I don’t believe being together could ever be wrong, when our bodies do what they do when we’re close.” It made it seem like the main reason he wanted to be with her was because the sex was good, not because of any meaningful emotional connection.
There were also little moments that were frustrating, like him showing up late to their first date without calling or texting. Does this man not know how to use a phone? He just expected her to still be sitting there waiting for him.
By the time I reached 69%, I realized this just wasn’t romantic to me. I never believed in the relationship, I wasn’t rooting for either character, and I wasn’t excited to keep reading.
One final note: I continue to feel bad for Marie Hawkins because she somehow always ends up narrating the most insufferable characters. She did a great job with the audiobook, as always, but even an excellent narrator couldn’t make me like these people.
Thank you to NetGalley and RBmedia for letting me listen to this one early.
April 20, 2026
3.5⭐️
Maladaptive by Julie Gunn has such a unique premise that immediately drew me into the story. Jules tries to be present in the normal world with her two children and her soon to be ex-husband, however, she is always drawn to a life she daydreams about. In this life, she is a famous screenwriter and very happily married to a superstar actor, Chris Jones. She has only ever thought of these as daydreams until she runs into Chris at a convention, and to her surprise, he recognizes her too. What ensues is a chaotic mess of pushing and pulling, grasping at straws, trying to gain a semblence to the life they lived in the daydream.
Although this was an interesting premise, I did not enjoy this as much as I was hoping. I felt like it was very repetitive in Jules wanting Chris to be the man from their daydreaming and being disappointed when he wasn't. Chris could never live up to her expectations but that was also due to Chris being a complete and utter POS. How she was even interested in reality Chris was beyond me. She was never in love with him. She was in love with the version that existed in the alternate reality.
Despite this, I can also say that I understand the way the story paned out. Jules spent so long literally dreaming of this perfect man, so she constantly pushed this narrative onto Chris, who also desperately wanted to be that man for her. That said, the ending is very fitting for everything that occurred in their story. I wouldn't say it was a HEA but I also couldn't say it wasn't.
Overall, I did enjoy Maladaptive although I did struggle with the redundancy in Chris' and Jules' relationship. There were also a fair amount of typos however, given that this was not a final version of the book, it did not affect my rating.
If you are interested in reading a story about two star crossed lovers with a tumultuous, almost toxic, yet somehow still very loving relationship, I recommend checking out Maladaptive!
This is a review of an ARC provided by the author, Julie Gunn. Thank you so much for allowing me this opportunity!
Maladaptive by Julie Gunn has such a unique premise that immediately drew me into the story. Jules tries to be present in the normal world with her two children and her soon to be ex-husband, however, she is always drawn to a life she daydreams about. In this life, she is a famous screenwriter and very happily married to a superstar actor, Chris Jones. She has only ever thought of these as daydreams until she runs into Chris at a convention, and to her surprise, he recognizes her too. What ensues is a chaotic mess of pushing and pulling, grasping at straws, trying to gain a semblence to the life they lived in the daydream.
Although this was an interesting premise, I did not enjoy this as much as I was hoping. I felt like it was very repetitive in Jules wanting Chris to be the man from their daydreaming and being disappointed when he wasn't. Chris could never live up to her expectations but that was also due to Chris being a complete and utter POS. How she was even interested in reality Chris was beyond me. She was never in love with him. She was in love with the version that existed in the alternate reality.
Despite this, I can also say that I understand the way the story paned out. Jules spent so long literally dreaming of this perfect man, so she constantly pushed this narrative onto Chris, who also desperately wanted to be that man for her. That said, the ending is very fitting for everything that occurred in their story. I wouldn't say it was a HEA but I also couldn't say it wasn't.
Overall, I did enjoy Maladaptive although I did struggle with the redundancy in Chris' and Jules' relationship. There were also a fair amount of typos however, given that this was not a final version of the book, it did not affect my rating.
If you are interested in reading a story about two star crossed lovers with a tumultuous, almost toxic, yet somehow still very loving relationship, I recommend checking out Maladaptive!
This is a review of an ARC provided by the author, Julie Gunn. Thank you so much for allowing me this opportunity!
June 28, 2026
Thank you to Julie Gunn and Tantor Media for the advanced listener copy. I also had the opportunity to read along in my signed physical copy, and I always enjoy doing an immersive read when I can.
Maladaptive follows Jules, who has spent years escaping into vivid daydreams about Hollywood actor Chris Jones. Then one day she meets him in real life...and to her surprise, he recognizes her. It's definitely a unique premise, and I was curious to see where the story would go.
The strongest part of this book for me was Jules. While my experiences are different, I understood the comfort of escaping into your own mind when life feels overwhelming, and I appreciated the way Julie Gunn portrayed maladaptive daydreaming with empathy. Jules felt authentic, and I found myself rooting for her throughout the story.
I also really liked that when Jules and Chris first met, she humbled him a bit. She didn't immediately treat him like a celebrity, and I think that gave their relationship a more genuine starting point.
That said, I never felt completely invested in the romance itself. I enjoyed watching Jules grow as a person more than I enjoyed the relationship, and there were moments where the pacing felt slower than I would have liked. I kept waiting for something to really pull me in emotionally, and while I enjoyed the story overall, it never quite got there for me.
Overall, I'm glad I read it, and I think readers who enjoy character-driven stories, celebrity romance, and mental health representation will probably connect with it more than I did. While it wasn't a standout read for me personally, I can absolutely see why it's resonated with so many others.
Maladaptive follows Jules, who has spent years escaping into vivid daydreams about Hollywood actor Chris Jones. Then one day she meets him in real life...and to her surprise, he recognizes her. It's definitely a unique premise, and I was curious to see where the story would go.
The strongest part of this book for me was Jules. While my experiences are different, I understood the comfort of escaping into your own mind when life feels overwhelming, and I appreciated the way Julie Gunn portrayed maladaptive daydreaming with empathy. Jules felt authentic, and I found myself rooting for her throughout the story.
I also really liked that when Jules and Chris first met, she humbled him a bit. She didn't immediately treat him like a celebrity, and I think that gave their relationship a more genuine starting point.
That said, I never felt completely invested in the romance itself. I enjoyed watching Jules grow as a person more than I enjoyed the relationship, and there were moments where the pacing felt slower than I would have liked. I kept waiting for something to really pull me in emotionally, and while I enjoyed the story overall, it never quite got there for me.
Overall, I'm glad I read it, and I think readers who enjoy character-driven stories, celebrity romance, and mental health representation will probably connect with it more than I did. While it wasn't a standout read for me personally, I can absolutely see why it's resonated with so many others.
July 8, 2026
⭐️3
Thank you to the author, Tantor Media, and NetGalley for providing me with this ALC. In exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 💚
For the audiobook, I really enjoyed the narration of this audiobook. There were moments when I would get a little confused, and the story started to lose me, but the narration was really helpful in keeping me in check, and it helped me to stay very invested.
I went into this book like I do with almost every other book, not really knowing what might happen. But since I had no idea, the first chapter had me so confused. But once I started understanding what was happening, I became so excited. The premise was so interesting, and I really wanted to see how the story would unfold. Unfortunately, while I loved the concept, I didn’t enjoy how the book was executed.
Throughout the story, I didn’t know how to feel about the characters. I kept going back and forth. One second I believed that Jules and Chris were finally going to work through everything, but then they were pushing each other away again. By the end, I just didn’t like this back and forth between them, and I just finally had wanted them to be together because they had the potential. You could absolutely tell they cared so much for one another, but it felt like they weren’t putting in the work to be together. They had constant miscommunication, and the conflict towards the end just had me frustrated.
The ending also left me with mixed emotions. I understand what the author was trying to do, but I just would have preferred a more solid ending between Jules and Chris, especially after everything they went through.
Thank you to the author, Tantor Media, and NetGalley for providing me with this ALC. In exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 💚
For the audiobook, I really enjoyed the narration of this audiobook. There were moments when I would get a little confused, and the story started to lose me, but the narration was really helpful in keeping me in check, and it helped me to stay very invested.
I went into this book like I do with almost every other book, not really knowing what might happen. But since I had no idea, the first chapter had me so confused. But once I started understanding what was happening, I became so excited. The premise was so interesting, and I really wanted to see how the story would unfold. Unfortunately, while I loved the concept, I didn’t enjoy how the book was executed.
Throughout the story, I didn’t know how to feel about the characters. I kept going back and forth. One second I believed that Jules and Chris were finally going to work through everything, but then they were pushing each other away again. By the end, I just didn’t like this back and forth between them, and I just finally had wanted them to be together because they had the potential. You could absolutely tell they cared so much for one another, but it felt like they weren’t putting in the work to be together. They had constant miscommunication, and the conflict towards the end just had me frustrated.
The ending also left me with mixed emotions. I understand what the author was trying to do, but I just would have preferred a more solid ending between Jules and Chris, especially after everything they went through.
July 9, 2026
Thank you NetGalley for sending me this ALC in exchange for an honest review!
Jules has been having maladaptive daydreams of a life with a man named Chris, and when she meets him in real life, he recognizes her from his dreams as well. This was an interesting idea and as a lover of magical realism, I was excited to read this. Unfortunately, this just didn’t feel like magic to me.
The romance rarely happened in the current timeline, most of them happened during their “daydreams”, and I didn’t care for how the dreams often switched between first and third POV.
Jules deserved better than the current version of Chris. It was heartbreaking to see the life they could’ve had, especially when he was such an asshole in the current timeline. Even when he came to admit he was an ass, he never worked to better himself for her. The club scene after their break-up really pissed me off. Also the way they started making out and having sex almost immediately felt really weird to me. They had physical attraction, definitely, but romance??? I didn’t feel it at all.
In my opinion, if you take out Chris and the romance that was barely there, this could’ve been a good story about grief and mental health. The last conversation between Jules and her grandmother broke my heart and made me tear up a little bit, and I would’ve loved more scenes like that.
As frustrating as the story was, I assumed the ending would make up for it, but that was not the case this time. The ending was the biggest disappointment and most frustrating part of the whole story.
The premise was good, I just wished it had been executed differently and the characters had been more interesting.
Jules has been having maladaptive daydreams of a life with a man named Chris, and when she meets him in real life, he recognizes her from his dreams as well. This was an interesting idea and as a lover of magical realism, I was excited to read this. Unfortunately, this just didn’t feel like magic to me.
The romance rarely happened in the current timeline, most of them happened during their “daydreams”, and I didn’t care for how the dreams often switched between first and third POV.
Jules deserved better than the current version of Chris. It was heartbreaking to see the life they could’ve had, especially when he was such an asshole in the current timeline. Even when he came to admit he was an ass, he never worked to better himself for her. The club scene after their break-up really pissed me off. Also the way they started making out and having sex almost immediately felt really weird to me. They had physical attraction, definitely, but romance??? I didn’t feel it at all.
In my opinion, if you take out Chris and the romance that was barely there, this could’ve been a good story about grief and mental health. The last conversation between Jules and her grandmother broke my heart and made me tear up a little bit, and I would’ve loved more scenes like that.
As frustrating as the story was, I assumed the ending would make up for it, but that was not the case this time. The ending was the biggest disappointment and most frustrating part of the whole story.
The premise was good, I just wished it had been executed differently and the characters had been more interesting.
May 15, 2026
"...knowing you are lovable and feeling lovable are two very different beasts."
This book would've been my favorite reads this year. But somewhere lost me during execution part of it. It feels messy because the characters are messy. I was okay with most of it.
When you daydream as vividly as FMC does, it's not easy to differentiate the truth from false. You second-guess most of the time. She is aware she daydreams about MMC (for 12 years!). When MMC is being another flawed human, she gets easily annoyed (not me supporting MMCs actions) because she has this perfect dream version of him. It's like MMC needs to compete with dream MMC, lol.
With flaws and all, I was rooting for FMC. And then, she lost me toward the end. And coming to MMC, I don't know how to feel about him. Him as a character gave me a lot of whiplash. Together, they both had a lot of communication issues? A lot. It did feel like they both are trying to compete who is the messier one, lol. I'm surprised that it's not until the end they realize they both need to work on themselves before getting into a relationship. Mostly because FMC is in her 30s and MMC is his 40s. But I get it, both have this dream version they constantly compare.
FMC's sister is truly a gem for me. Apart from that, I truly have a mixed feelings about this one. I'm not a huge fan of third-act breakups in general or communications issues between grown adults. The ending is not satisfying enough (for me). But I liked and appreciate the unique concept behind this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 1, 2026
This is not magical realism story.
This is a story of mental illness and a self-centred male wanker who is so far up himself that he's almost inside out.
I was drawn to this book purely for its premise, and if it had a modicum of good writing, it could have been incredible.
Jules, the main character, spends so long day dreaming that she actively misses out on parts of her life. She thinks that it's some cutesy, quirky facet of her personality, rather than what it actually is — disassociating (from what, I have no idea). She spends so long daydreaming of this crusty guy that when she meets him, she loses any scruples she had just for a chance to shag him.
Chris is a typical "I'm a man, therefore I am desirable to everyone" even though he's just some actor who's apparently also been dreaming of Jules.
That aside, this could have been good.
I listened to this via audio (thank you to net galley for the advanced listening copy) and let me tell you it was jarring to go from present-day Jules into her mind-fantasy, and then back again with no clear indicator that was happening.
It was also a choice to have the male narrator narrate every. single. male (yes, even Jules' small son!!) rather than, oh, I don't know, using voices like actors are supposed to?
There was barely any difference between their voices for each MC and all of the characters, so it got old fast.
Again, this could have been good. Alas, it was not, and I am sad about that fact.
This is a story of mental illness and a self-centred male wanker who is so far up himself that he's almost inside out.
I was drawn to this book purely for its premise, and if it had a modicum of good writing, it could have been incredible.
Jules, the main character, spends so long day dreaming that she actively misses out on parts of her life. She thinks that it's some cutesy, quirky facet of her personality, rather than what it actually is — disassociating (from what, I have no idea). She spends so long daydreaming of this crusty guy that when she meets him, she loses any scruples she had just for a chance to shag him.
Chris is a typical "I'm a man, therefore I am desirable to everyone" even though he's just some actor who's apparently also been dreaming of Jules.
That aside, this could have been good.
I listened to this via audio (thank you to net galley for the advanced listening copy) and let me tell you it was jarring to go from present-day Jules into her mind-fantasy, and then back again with no clear indicator that was happening.
It was also a choice to have the male narrator narrate every. single. male (yes, even Jules' small son!!) rather than, oh, I don't know, using voices like actors are supposed to?
There was barely any difference between their voices for each MC and all of the characters, so it got old fast.
Again, this could have been good. Alas, it was not, and I am sad about that fact.
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