wow

really a rare find - it’s such a well written and beautiful story. It’s difficult to create believable characters while taking into consideration their flaws and past, as well as how it affects their words/actions. I feel like the author does this masterfully; Joe’s character isn’t exactly likeable to me, but she’s incredibly realistic and I find it hard to find fault in that. I may not like her personality all that much, but I understand how it’s shaped by her insecurities and past, and that’s really successfully shown and developed throughout the story. It’s heartfelt and hits close to home - the theme of a woman’s struggle in any industry, wanting to live up to a legacy, desperation for acknowledgment, it’s all very human. The artistic choices contribute really well to an already great storytelling. I love the attention to the psychology and internal struggles of the characters. It’s always nice to read something that clearly holds a lot of value to its author, and is made with such care.