This book has a little bit of everything and something for everyone. There may be parts of the story (or rather, character's tellings) that you don't get into, but there's probably at least one sibling who resonates with you. I really loved Simon and Varya. The Las Vegas magician should even resonate with fans of circus magic, despite not being the main focus. The book addresses mental health and illness in general through several different lenses and I think it's a pretty inclusive read in that respect, despite being about one single family. I'm a scientist, so Varya's story was particularly wrenching for me to read. Highly recommend overall.
Trigger warnings: suicide, AIDS, depression, mental health issues, OCD
Trigger warnings: suicide, AIDS, depression, mental health issues, OCD