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A review by frostyreads
The Existence Of Amy by Lana Grace Riva
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tw: mental health issues, suicidal thoughts.
i was kindly sent a copy of this book from lana in exchange for an honest review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
finished in a gorgeous teal colour, the sophistication of the cover drew me to the book instantly. much like the cover, the plot is very simple (a bit too much for my personal liking). i know that this was done intentionally to capture the all-consuming nature of mental illness, and although this effective, it would have been nice to have another element to the story in my opinion.
despite this, the depictions of amy’s mental illnesses were raw, unedited and interesting. she was (sadly!) relatable, and i learnt a lot from her inner monologues and experiences. i loved that new information was slowly trickled into the book, keeping me on my toes until the end. as well, it was heart-warming to watch amy’s support network expand to provide her with a happy ending. overall, this is a good little debut novel, and a must-read if you want to expand your knowledge of mental health issues.
i was kindly sent a copy of this book from lana in exchange for an honest review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
finished in a gorgeous teal colour, the sophistication of the cover drew me to the book instantly. much like the cover, the plot is very simple (a bit too much for my personal liking). i know that this was done intentionally to capture the all-consuming nature of mental illness, and although this effective, it would have been nice to have another element to the story in my opinion.
despite this, the depictions of amy’s mental illnesses were raw, unedited and interesting. she was (sadly!) relatable, and i learnt a lot from her inner monologues and experiences. i loved that new information was slowly trickled into the book, keeping me on my toes until the end. as well, it was heart-warming to watch amy’s support network expand to provide her with a happy ending. overall, this is a good little debut novel, and a must-read if you want to expand your knowledge of mental health issues.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts