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kell_xavi's review
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
5.0
A clever, realistic story about a boy who works at a video store, a boy who’s trying to be Normal after years in and out of psych wards and tense family situations.
So much of What Was Wrong With Me was due to being too damn lonely for too damn long.
Baby and Solo are great characters in complicated lives, and the supporting cast is painted with honesty and the accuracy of teenage angst, as well.
Posthuma deftly and respectfully handles teen pregnancy, abortion, homophobia, and mental illness in this book, with humour, joy, and strong friendships to carry the story. The mystery had me sobbing by the end, but it made sense too, and was wrapped up beautifully.
So much of What Was Wrong With Me was due to being too damn lonely for too damn long.
Baby and Solo are great characters in complicated lives, and the supporting cast is painted with honesty and the accuracy of teenage angst, as well.
Posthuma deftly and respectfully handles teen pregnancy, abortion, homophobia, and mental illness in this book, with humour, joy, and strong friendships to carry the story. The mystery had me sobbing by the end, but it made sense too, and was wrapped up beautifully.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Abortion, Suicide, and Cursing
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