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abbibh25's review
5.0
This could quite possibly be one of the strongest novels I’ve ever read. It’s full of emotive language as you sympathise with Sadie and all that she’s been through. In just 170 pages, Zelniker has created what I truly believe is a master piece. The hard hitting topic of mental health is written perfectly, emphasising the reality of battling with your own mind. There were such powerful quotes in this novel; mostly from the therapist who highlighted how just because it’s not a physical illness that doesn’t make it any less prominent. An absolute must read, especially if you want to learn more about mental health, or if you can sympathise with it. I did shed a few tears throughout this book, which further emphasised how much I was able to get into this story.
‘“Therapy doesn’t mean you’re broken.” She picked up her pad and waved it at me. “It just means you might need a little help being whole.”’
‘“Therapy doesn’t mean you’re broken.” She picked up her pad and waved it at me. “It just means you might need a little help being whole.”’
slut_for_lexapro's review
5.0
Just like that I might have a new favorite book or at least a new one in my top 3.
Literally speechless it was perfect. I forgot about everything but the book while I was reading.
This book is so powerful and left me sobbing uncontrollably for an hour straight. I literally don’t cry ever because of the antidepressants I’m on but this book did it still.
The mc is a lesbian adopted Latino women with a complicated relationship with her white mom that made me feel so seen. Her brother is trans and Korean and their bond is so strong and heartwarming as they have each other to cope with their narcissistic mother.
The mc also has depression, anxiety and OCD. She and her wife adopted a daughter but then she tried to give birth to a second child but minutes after the baby was born he died. This then led to her suicide attempt and her being initiated into a mental hospital for the second time of her life.
The book starts when she gets out and tries to start over and heal and process everything healthier as her best friend battles cancer.
This book was so moving and really made me feel seen and accurately represented as I also am diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and OCD.
The writing was beautiful throughout and the book flowed beautifully through flashbacks and letters to people in the mc’s life to help give her closure.
This book is raw and real and breathes death leaving an after taste of life. Perfect for any and every healing girl era.
It’s so good and a short quick easy read(minus the crying) so you have no excuse not to read it.
Literally speechless it was perfect. I forgot about everything but the book while I was reading.
This book is so powerful and left me sobbing uncontrollably for an hour straight. I literally don’t cry ever because of the antidepressants I’m on but this book did it still.
The mc is a lesbian adopted Latino women with a complicated relationship with her white mom that made me feel so seen. Her brother is trans and Korean and their bond is so strong and heartwarming as they have each other to cope with their narcissistic mother.
The mc also has depression, anxiety and OCD. She and her wife adopted a daughter but then she tried to give birth to a second child but minutes after the baby was born he died. This then led to her suicide attempt and her being initiated into a mental hospital for the second time of her life.
The book starts when she gets out and tries to start over and heal and process everything healthier as her best friend battles cancer.
This book was so moving and really made me feel seen and accurately represented as I also am diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and OCD.
The writing was beautiful throughout and the book flowed beautifully through flashbacks and letters to people in the mc’s life to help give her closure.
This book is raw and real and breathes death leaving an after taste of life. Perfect for any and every healing girl era.
It’s so good and a short quick easy read(minus the crying) so you have no excuse not to read it.
emilyreads_books's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Lesbophobia, Terminal illness, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death, Child death, Self harm, and Mental illness
sydneyraine's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
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