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stelly_belly's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Murder and Racism
aprilyvonne's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
3.5
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
“My Heart & Other Black Holes” by Jasmine Warga was quite a depressing YA read. Throughout the story, readers follow the main characters, Aysel and Roman, both of which are seriously depressed after traumatic experiences. Despite their differences or reasons why they want to die, they gravitate over a suicide pact to escape their misery.
I think the author attempted to give readers a dark experience in order to demonstrate the darkness that is depression. How it sucks so much “life” out of a person. Yet, on the other hand Hope can help heal and create a reason to never give up.
I’m not completely sure if this is actually suitable or ideal for anyone struggling with their mental health to read. It was heavy with reasons to give up. I would’ve liked more closure in the end of the story, but I don’t want to spoil the story so I’ll refrain from expanding.
Overall, I’m glad I read it, but won’t likely share with my students.
Make note of the triggers and be cautious going into the book, fellow readers. And remember just existing in the world is reason enough to know we’re all worthy of living. ❤️🩹
“My Heart & Other Black Holes” by Jasmine Warga was quite a depressing YA read. Throughout the story, readers follow the main characters, Aysel and Roman, both of which are seriously depressed after traumatic experiences. Despite their differences or reasons why they want to die, they gravitate over a suicide pact to escape their misery.
I think the author attempted to give readers a dark experience in order to demonstrate the darkness that is depression. How it sucks so much “life” out of a person. Yet, on the other hand Hope can help heal and create a reason to never give up.
I’m not completely sure if this is actually suitable or ideal for anyone struggling with their mental health to read. It was heavy with reasons to give up. I would’ve liked more closure in the end of the story, but I don’t want to spoil the story so I’ll refrain from expanding.
Overall, I’m glad I read it, but won’t likely share with my students.
Make note of the triggers and be cautious going into the book, fellow readers. And remember just existing in the world is reason enough to know we’re all worthy of living. ❤️🩹
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Racism, Death, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Islamophobia, Mental illness, and Grief
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