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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Under Rose-Tainted Skies by Louise Gornall is a poignant and heartbreakingly realistic portrayal of a teenager with debilitating anxiety, agoraphobia and OCD.
Other than appointments with her therapist, seventeen year old Norah Dean has not left her house in four years. Stricken with a multitude of inexplicable mental illnesses, she is homeschooled by her mom and relies on social media to keep up with her former friends' lives. Constantly struggling against overthinking things, Norah's mind always goes to the worst case for any given situation. With her life ruled by her crippling anxiety and overwhelming fears, she works hard to avoid succumbing to depression over her inability to live a "normal" life.
When a handsome teenage boy moves in next door, Norah is taken off guard by his interest in her. She at first tries to hide her problems from him, but when Luke's interest in her does not wane, she is forced to be honest with her issues. Luke takes her revelations in stride, but does he truly understand the limitations her mental illnesses will put on a relationship? And will Norah be able to put aside her fears that Luke will not be able to cope with all of the baggage that comes with dating her?
Narrated strictly from Norah's perspective, Under Rose-Tainted Skies is not always an easy book to read since living inside of her head means experiencing Norah's irrational fears, nearly uncontrollable anxiety and panic attacks right along with her. This unflinchingly honest look at the various mental illnesses that Norah is forced to live with is quite eye-opening. Norah is a likable and sympathetic protagonist and watching her open herself to a new relationship is extremely uplifting. This heartfelt young adult novel is a well-written debut by Louise Gornall that I greatly enjoyed and highly recommend to readers of all ages.
Other than appointments with her therapist, seventeen year old Norah Dean has not left her house in four years. Stricken with a multitude of inexplicable mental illnesses, she is homeschooled by her mom and relies on social media to keep up with her former friends' lives. Constantly struggling against overthinking things, Norah's mind always goes to the worst case for any given situation. With her life ruled by her crippling anxiety and overwhelming fears, she works hard to avoid succumbing to depression over her inability to live a "normal" life.
When a handsome teenage boy moves in next door, Norah is taken off guard by his interest in her. She at first tries to hide her problems from him, but when Luke's interest in her does not wane, she is forced to be honest with her issues. Luke takes her revelations in stride, but does he truly understand the limitations her mental illnesses will put on a relationship? And will Norah be able to put aside her fears that Luke will not be able to cope with all of the baggage that comes with dating her?
Narrated strictly from Norah's perspective, Under Rose-Tainted Skies is not always an easy book to read since living inside of her head means experiencing Norah's irrational fears, nearly uncontrollable anxiety and panic attacks right along with her. This unflinchingly honest look at the various mental illnesses that Norah is forced to live with is quite eye-opening. Norah is a likable and sympathetic protagonist and watching her open herself to a new relationship is extremely uplifting. This heartfelt young adult novel is a well-written debut by Louise Gornall that I greatly enjoyed and highly recommend to readers of all ages.
A wonderful book on a mental illness that literally traps one in their own mind and so much more.
We follow Norah on her attempt to fight this hidden illness and regain some normalcy in her life that she once had.
All while adjusting to her crush in the new boy next door, who just can't seem to stay away from her.
A fantastic perspective and great understanding into the mind of someone with a mental illness
We follow Norah on her attempt to fight this hidden illness and regain some normalcy in her life that she once had.
All while adjusting to her crush in the new boy next door, who just can't seem to stay away from her.
A fantastic perspective and great understanding into the mind of someone with a mental illness
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don't even know how to describe this book... all im going to say is that there is something that separates it from all the other YA sick girl meets cute boy next door stories. It was so non bullshit and it focused a lot more on the dealing with the mental illness than the relationship which was so amazingly done !!! this book is an easy MUST read, it made me very emotional.
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
**** one of the best books I've read this year *****
Great introduction to agoraphobia, own voices novel, perfect depiction of teen romance where the guy doesn't "save the girl" from her mental illness because she saves herself. Instead, he is being supportive and encouraging and understanding of her suffering (which is constantly present,something that is obvious in every page). Lastly, the parental figure is present in the novel (something that YA lacks of) and is actually caring and loving
Great introduction to agoraphobia, own voices novel, perfect depiction of teen romance where the guy doesn't "save the girl" from her mental illness because she saves herself. Instead, he is being supportive and encouraging and understanding of her suffering (which is constantly present,something that is obvious in every page). Lastly, the parental figure is present in the novel (something that YA lacks of) and is actually caring and loving
Read my full review for 'Under Rose-Tainted Skies' on my blog here...
http://girlreading.co.uk/bookreviews/under-rose-tainted-skies-by-louise-gornall-review/
*spoiler alert, I loved it*
I adored this completely and utterly. This is possibly one of my favourite books I've read so far this year, everything about it was wonderful. I will have a full review up as soon as I can get my head around and put into words, somewhat coherently, just how much I loved this. I highly recommend it!
http://girlreading.co.uk/bookreviews/under-rose-tainted-skies-by-louise-gornall-review/
*spoiler alert, I loved it*
I adored this completely and utterly. This is possibly one of my favourite books I've read so far this year, everything about it was wonderful. I will have a full review up as soon as I can get my head around and put into words, somewhat coherently, just how much I loved this. I highly recommend it!
I must have been in a reading rut because it took me about 4 months to get through the first 45% of the book but only 3 days to finish it. I really enjoyed this book and the characters. I was hesitant about Luke at first wondering how realistic his character was but once we learned his backstory it made sense that that's how he was. I would have loved more of an epilogue!