I love that this book gives you realism and also fantasy and her being in Singapore made it seem like I was there too so informative and imaginative. I loved that escapism that it provided me!

this book had a bit of everything in it and it really took me into its world and kept me there. and i was happy to do so.
the setting took me somewhere different and i really liked that. i felt like i got such a sense of the place.
it felt like it was such a heart felt story and the elements all tied together.
Lindsay is settling into a new life in Singapore. there she meets Phaibun who's an interesting character and that side of the story added some great depths and layers to the book. but layers that surely will tug a t your heart and send you for a ride.
it was such a unique read for me and i cant really go into it without giving major spoilers. and im not doing a very good job of describing it without doing so!
i also felt like learnt something of the culture and small ways we assume we know of it and actually do not. but it did so with tact and kindness to us readers. the friendship between our pair was unlikely but also seemed to fit in some weird and wonderful ways. but also it seemed not good for the other all at the same time.
they both had key parts to play in this game and i was never sure who side i was on if even there was one? it was a great thought provider for what friendship is and the balance between two friends even when we dont agree with what the other is doing at certain points.
overall this was a good story to be involved with and i have done a lacking job of putting that in this review.