If you're looking for a compelling and emotionally engaging story, prepare to be disappointed.
Narrated from Lauren's perspective, Mason is a tedious, meandering ride through the mind of a character devoid of depth and relatability.
Self-absorbed and emotionally stunted, Lauren presents a female protagonist that lacks the strength and complexity required to be relatable and her narrative lacks the emotional weight and resonance needed to connect readers to the characters' plights.
Mason's supporting characters, unfortunately, are even worse, merely existing on the surface and failing to evolve beyond one-dimensional figures, robbing the narrative of the richness needed to engage the audience.
The storyline suffers from a slow and aimless progression, seemingly meandering without a clear purpose, leaving readers lost in its lack of direction.
It's a shame because a proficient editor could have salvaged this narrative by sharpening its focus, trimming the excessive ramblings, and enhancing character depth. The story, given proper attention and editing, could have blossomed into a compelling tale with room for readers to empathize and connect with the characters.
In other words, this book's downfall lies not in its premise but in its execution.