The core premise/the magical realism element is a really fascinating idea, but the book fails to really deliver. I think the characterization is the weakest element. All the main characters are really defined by one main trait (Nell is Stubborn, for example). Because the characters are not fully fleshed out,

as each person adds their pieces of the story, there are no unique voices; it sounds like more narration instead of a character speaking.

I also found most of the mystery elements not very mysterious. If the intention was to use dramatic irony to build tension, I don’t think it worked due to the lack of strong characterization.

I absolutely clocked both secret identities and how the villain was moving unseen way early and, instead of building tension, it slowed the story down as I waited for the characters to catch on.

Lastly, I feel like some of the characters’ motivations were not well explained.