Half a Soul

I went in knowing very little about this book. I quickly became interested in the what would happen to our protagonist, Dora, and the fantastical problem swept me in from the start. I was immediately struck by Dora's internal dialogue and struggle to connect with herself and others. When it became apparent this was a Pride and Prejudice retelling I had mixed feelings - would this go how I would expect or would I be surprised? The answer is...I loved every minute of it. I think this sends some great messages to young people reading it about emotional struggle, the roles of women, meeting expectations, and the importance of addressing societal problems while balancing your own self-care. The audiobook was also fantastic, it elevates the book without a doubt.