4.5 stars.
Recommended.
While the book was stunning, even without true romance, I can't give it five stars.
The last chapter ruined it for me. Not because how it ended but the way it ended. While I cheered for the MCs, I could not connect with that reality.
Don't want to say anything else for the fear of spoilers, I already gave away too much.
@Monica - thank you, my friend, for the amazing rec and gift :) *hugs*