5 stars

my all time favorite. The way no home conveys heavy emotions like anxiety, despair, dread are GENUIS. Moreover, each character is written so vulnerably that almost everyone can relate to one of them. Seeing the two main mcs' interactions from 2 perspectives really opened my eyes on the thought process of their two very different mindsets/approaches in their very similar circumstances.

AGHH IT ENDED... it hits close close to home (haha..), me n haejoon r both going to college at the same t

The premise of a national spy agency is so unique and intriguing. I especially loved the 10 volume novels that explores both the very morally grey (some more than others!) characters in depth. Also, reading this takes me back to working on college apps at 4 am senior year... very nostalgic.

I also found Taekjoo's dedicated, hardworking, and adrenaline-driven character very admirable and inspiring and thought it contrasted nicely with Zhenya's posh and expensive, but equally genuis cha

The almost slum-like but still tight knit community orientated feel takes me back home.

The cold, underground Casino aesthetic had me intrigued. Plus, the environment portrayed of Macau was so fascinating. Really showed cultural depth of these more hidden corners of the world (to me at least).

it's plot line basically spins off actual scientific theories like String Theory in Quantum physics, which makes the world building that much more intriguing (since I love quantum). Also, it's beautifully written and plot heavy which I really enjoyed. Very comforting novel.

There's something so raw, comforting, and familiar about the Kowloon portrayed. Slums like that of my hometown are seen as pitiful, but the community shared there shapes your soul. Yet, some realize that there is little future left for them and must leave. I did too. But to be an immigrant is scary and the unfamiliar lonlieness kills you. How can one find happiness in a situation like that? "Through the collection of little moments that make you realize life is worth living, more than

The way these characters' eyes express tense moments of anxiety and uncertainity is so spot on...