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adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oh my gosh, I had no idea what to expect from this. Honestly, I avoided it for a bit since when I put books on my to read list that I know focus on something very personal to me that is often misunderstood, I fear they will be cliche and cheesy. Even like in this case, when the author writes from lived experience I still kind of expect it- as a defense mechanism I guess.
But the book provided amazing depictions of OCD and other mental illnesses, and it did not sugar-code anything. This would be impressive for any book, let alone a middle-grade novel.
I listened to the audiobook in one day and it had me feeling so many emotions. It was funny, mysterious, adventurous, heartwarming, fun, informative, but also was dark and sad.
I was amazed how the book had so much going on beyond Daniel’s OCD- including a full on, epic, criminal investigation?!
I have experienced OCD for as long as I could remember and I got chills realizing that there is a book with a kid as a main character whose variety of symptoms were so much like mine as a child/ early teenager.
Added it straight to my favorites list.
But the book provided amazing depictions of OCD and other mental illnesses, and it did not sugar-code anything. This would be impressive for any book, let alone a middle-grade novel.
I listened to the audiobook in one day and it had me feeling so many emotions. It was funny, mysterious, adventurous, heartwarming, fun, informative, but also was dark and sad.
I was amazed how the book had so much going on beyond Daniel’s OCD- including a full on, epic, criminal investigation?!
I have experienced OCD for as long as I could remember and I got chills realizing that there is a book with a kid as a main character whose variety of symptoms were so much like mine as a child/ early teenager.
Added it straight to my favorites list.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Infidelity, Suicide, Alcoholism, Addiction, Bullying, Ableism, and Gaslighting
Minor: Gun violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Emotional abuse, Murder, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
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