It's February, and that means it's the end of the Mental Health Book Bingo (boo!). It's been an absolutely amazing adventure, and one that I couldn't have imagined myself undertaking a year ago. I'd like to thank everyone who helped along the way - this includes Inge, Laura, Ayah, Sar, Lauren, Christine, Kav, Neha and … Continue reading mental health book bingo wrap-up
Paperweight by Meg Haston is the book I chose for the 'eating disorder representation' square for the Mental Health Book Bingo. Seventeen-year-old Stevie is trapped. In her life. And now in an eating-disorder treatment center on the dusty outskirts of the New Mexico desert. Life in the center is regimented and intrusive, a nightmare come … Continue reading paperweight review
We've all been there - happily reading a book about mental health, and then BAM! You're hit with a much-loathed trope. Today I'm going to talk about the most common one that I've seen: MC is magically cured via the power of (romantic) love From my experience, YA is particularly bad with this particular trope. … Continue reading mental health tropes and how to avoid them: part 1
Under-Rose Tainted Skies by Louise Gornall is an own-voices book about a teenager with agoraphobia and OCD. It was my pick for the Mental Health Book Bingo 'MC with 2 or more mental illnesses' square. At seventeen, Norah has accepted that the four walls of her house delineate her life. She knows that fearing everything … Continue reading under rose-tainted skies review
Please welcome Akemi Dawn Bowman, author of Starfish to the blog! I am incredibly excited to have interviewed the author of one of my favourite 2017 releases. Kiko Himura has always had a hard time saying exactly what she’s thinking. With a mother who makes her feel unremarkable and a half-Japanese heritage she doesn’t quite understand, … Continue reading author interview: akemi dawn bowman
Hello everyone - I can't believe that we are already halfway through the Mental Health Book Bingo! I personally had an amazing week, finishing my fourth read. I just need to read a book with an LGBT+ MC with a mental illness to get a bingo! This week was an absolute blast. I posted up … Continue reading sum-up sunday: 2
Created by Aimal, you can check out the rules here. Basically, every week you list: A diverse book you have read and enjoyed A diverse book that has already been released but you have not read A diverse book that has not yet been released If you check out my Diversity Spotlight Thursday tag on the right, … Continue reading diversity spotlight thursday
I'm very excited to announce that I have an exclusive interview with Brandy Colbert, author of Little & Lion here on my blog today! 1. Why is it important for you to write about mental health? Mental health was never really discussed when I was growing up, and it is unfortunately still so stigmatized in society. … Continue reading author interview: brandy colbert
This was my first book that I read for the Mental Health Book Bingo! This was my book for the delusions/hallucinations square. A captivating novel about mental illness that lingers long beyond the last page, Challenger Deep is a heartfelt tour de force by New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman. Caden Bosch is on a ship that's headed … Continue reading challenger deep review
Good day everyone! As it is January 1st, that means it is the official start of the Mental Health Book Bingo! First of all, I want to send a huge shoutout to my fellow hosts Sar, Ayah, Inge and Laura, as well as everyone else who has helped us out along the way. You have … Continue reading #MentalHealthMonday – the bingo
