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Readers fell head over heels for this buoyant, compulsively readable novel about a middle-aged fangirl who boards a nostalgia-soaked boy-band reunion cruise. The irresistible high-concept hook delivers exactly what you hope for: shipboard concerts, sun-drenched shore excursions, and Emma Straub's signature warm, comic voice that makes every scene a pleasure. It's pure joy for anyone who's ever held onto a beloved fandom—though some readers noted the crowded cast and side stories occasionally drift from the main voyage.