A review by jenny_librarian
Under Rose-Tainted Skies by Louise Gornall

challenging emotional funny informative reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I absolutely LOVED this book. It’s mildly triggering if you have anxiety, but the story lighthearted enough that it balances out.

It’s not perfect. The ending is a little on the romantic side (duh!) but I think it’s a perfect way to start learning about OCD and agoraphobia. Being neurodivergent or having a mental illness can be really hard to explain. Norah is a lovable MC and her thought process feels very real. It’s organic and you feel exactly what she does (hence the triggering).

I’m also really happy the ending is not about being cured. She gets better, yes, but she is not “cured” by the end. And, while Luke is the catalyst for getting better, the author makes it clear it’s Norah’s journey.

I’m so glad these kinds of books exist nowadays.
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