I really loved the world that this short is set in. I'm absolutely fascinated to learn more about the speculative fiction portions.

Unfortunately, I found the writing so flowery in describing the titular character that I had trouble picturing her - and because of that I found that it was hard to really lose myself in it. I kept having to reevaluate how the main character looked and how much was literal and how much was figurative.

I think it was beautiful, though, and I wish I had enjoyed it more. It really is a fascinating concept and world and I'll be trying out more from this author to see if something else fits for me. ( )

A cautionary tale about what gene modification could do to the system that nutures celebrities. Frightening and too close to reality. ( )