A review by cheermio
The Notations of Cooper Cameron by Jane O'Reilly

4.0

that was trigger happy, people. but also super realistic and understanding? but also SO MANY TRIGGERS. if you have OCD or anxiety, beware.

i received an advance reader copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

it was really good and warm and i loved cooper, caddie and their mother. they were all trying so hard and cooper most of all to get over the death of grandfather and onset of mental illness in cooper and his father being not great at dealing with it and a summer at a cabin in the woods on a lake. it felt just like a summer vacation with time passing slowly and then sped up all at once. there was so much ice cream and sand castles and playing and numerous OCD triggers and warmth and family and trying. really lovely writing and interesting characters and growth.