Avoidance seems to be Enid’s MO. She literally runs away from bald men, refuses to discuss her father with her half sisters aka his second family, plows through dating apps so she doesn’t have to have an actual relationship, and won’t even acknowledge the pretty major trauma she experienced as an adolescent. She spends so much time worrying about her mother’s mental health that she neglects her own. But now all of Enid’s grievances are catching up to her and avoidance simply won’t work as a coping strategy.
Though not stated explicitly, Enid seems to be autistic coded. She’s also queer, and I think having both queerness and neurodivergence represented is so important – and enjoyable to read. She’s quirky but is confident in her perceived oddness, which makes her lovable. It also means I really rooted for her when she realizes it’s time to work through her past to improve her present.
3.75 out of 5 stars.
Pair with: Space pop cocktail
Peaches to Apples 