Type of read: Commuter read.

What made me pick it up: I think the cover and title initially caught my attention and then the description truly sucked me in.

Overall rating: There is something eerie and beautifully poetic about 'Kaleidoscope' that sucks you in. I enjoyed the thought that was clearly put into Kaleidoscope. A group of people all coming back from tragedy in their own way. Finding what makes them human and whole again. There were some portions of the book that felt a bit forced or superficial and as an audio reader, some of the POV changes were slightly confusing and it took me a minute to process that we were changing perspective. Although this usually happened at the section breaks, it still took me a bit to pivot. But overall, I'm happy I had a chance to read 'Kaleidoscope' and I do think I would recommend it to the right audience. The rawness and detail of some of the scenes would make me cautious of who I openly suggested the book to.

Reader's Note: 'Kaleidoscope' includes detailed descriptions of a medication abortion taking place and what the individual having the procedure and their support system saw, felt, and experienced during that procedure. There are also themes of death, death of a child, and grief.