she got me rooting for her even through the kidnapping and the blackmails and every questionable decision that she's made. it's absolutely divine, with a consistent flow that effortlessly captures the characters and their interactions.

it disappointingly falls short of truly capturing the essence of a fantasy book in any manner, shape, or form. i 100% wasn’t expecting the commentary on racism and classism, but it is something that should always be talked about when it’s appropriate, and it was woven into the story so well. I loved their banter and their scenes together, especially as Alice gradually realizes that Henry isn’t a bad person. i kind of wish that they gave an explanation as to why she does turn invisible but i do undersstand that it's a metaphor for finding yourself but IDC IDC ANN LIANG SUPREMACY. and i really hope this deliverss cuz im a kdrama obsessed girrlie, and if this disappoints im coming for your soul.As the two of them grow closer, Alice also has to come to terms with what she’s willing to do to stay at this school. my heart hurt so bad for her, especially when she starts really thinking about the “you’re still just a kid” comment from mr chen.

The American Dream usually means making something out of yourself from nothing, but this doesn’t necessarily have to happen in America.I would rather spend the rest of this train ride fighting with him than let him be trapped alone with his thoughts and fears again. she looks how he believes art should look like, the kind of beautiful that makes you feel something, that presses your heart too tight against your ribcage. When she isn’t stressing out over her college assignments or writing, she can be found making over-ambitious to-do lists, binge-watching dramas, and having profound conversations with her pet labradoodle about who’s a good dog. then we have alice who thinks they both hate one another when in reality henry never hated her AHH I LOVED THAT SCENE WHEN HE ADMITTED IT BYE. Liang paints a clear picture of what it’s like to struggle for certain advantages that are seemingly handed to others, skillfully exploring themes of classism and privilege via a sympathetic protagonist who feels—sometimes literally—invisible.