I loved reading this. Looking two ways, this is a coming of age tale for Lia whilst she simultaenously heads towards death. The key characters and relationships are so convincingly drawn, with moments of such wisdom that it is hard to believe the author is in her mid-20s. It is beautifully lyrical and experimental, too, in ways that reminded me of Zadie Smith's "NW". However, the creativity is never random, showy or for its own sake. Overall, it's certainly not always an easy read, but don't let that dissuade you. There is so much to admire here. In short, I've never read anything quite like it.