This novel has an intriguing beginning with a tense encounter between two former lovers, Liezel and Light, which takes a disturbing turn when Liezel confesses to stealing Light's sperm to conceive their child. As the power dynamic shifts between them, the story explores themes such as trust, control, and obsession. We see Liezel, an asexual woman, seek the help of her friend Shaina to find a suitable man to father her child. The story questions the social constructs of heteronormative relationships and the pressure to conform to societal norms, as well as the search for meaning and connection in an increasingly disconnected world. The fact that Liezel, who identifies as asexual, experiences pleasure for the first time is also a significant aspect of the story. When she tells her doctor friend that she wants to undergo artificial insemination to conceive her child, she shocks her friend by revealing that she stole the sperm of a man from a bar without his knowledge or consent. The narrative explores Liezel's desperation to have a child, but also raises questions about the morality of her actions. In summary, the novel is an intriguing exploration of themes such as power, trust, obsession, sexual identity, and social norms, through a story that may challenge some readers due to its explicit content. The author demonstrates skill in addressing these complex themes in a subtle and captivating manner, making the story engaging and thought-provoking.
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