What I liked about this book:

  • The thought of a whimsical halfway tea house on your way to the afterlife
  • Lovely writing
  • Most of the supportive characters were engaging and likable
  • The audiobook narration was good

What I disliked:

  • The main character, Wallace. At the beginning he is awful, and I thought his redemption and personality shift was way too quick. Honestly, I think the ending he got was completely undeserved, and the speed in which he changed everything about himself made his relationships with the other characters seem shallow.
  • The pacing. For me, this book progressed very slowly, with the characters 0ften waxing poetic on life and death.

So overall, I didn’t really think this one was for me, but if you’re looking for a philosophical, whimsical paranormal that takes its time, this could be for you!

⭐⭐⭐½

Another recommendation from my coworker. I love the idea of a magical tea house for obvious reasons, but I can’t even with Wallace.

Thanks for reading!