Mayumi and the Sea of Happiness

This book is as much about love as it is about how to navigate feelings of depression and isolation, complex friendships, and our own decisions and interpretations of what is morally questionable behavior. I was given this book at random, intrigued by the blurb on the cover, and watched my friends wince at the topic as I described it… which made me want to dislike it. But distancing myself from enjoyment was impossible as I made my way through to the halfway point, and I was looking for every free moment to continue the story to the beautiful ending. Truly a worthwhile, complex and thought provoking read. Lots of depictions of scenery and serenity in the book as well!