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Still here mainly for Nao. Ruth is very much a sensible eco-voice so far, which is… a contrast. Diary chaos vs calm coastal reflection. I’m far more invested in whatever Nao is about to confess next.

Loving Nao’s voice so far. She's feral, raw, and slightly unhinged in the most endearing way. The Ruth chapters, though… total tonal whiplash. She’s so calm and sensible she feels almost aggressively normal by comparison. Right now I’m here for the teenage chaos and politely tolerating the novelist.

Do I like it so far? Yes, I do. The sixteen-year-old narrator is hilariously jarring in places, and I appreciate her very much.