started this on audio when i was in need of a book before a nail appointment (lol hi i have anxiety and don’t want to talk to humans) and was so glad i had the physical book on my shelf at home (thanks, @randomhouse!) because i loved this one SO MUCH. it’s truly so charming and made me want to move to an isolated island in the UK and be friends with all these amazing humans!!! what a great cast of characters (the best found family 🥹) and tender love story (with complexities, for sure, but so real!). truly a treasure of a book and one that made feel all the feels in the best way.