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sarahsbookstack 's review for:
The Box
by Cathelina Duvert
emotional
informative
slow-paced
An eye opening novel about depression and how it can look like the person is just thriving through life.
Mia finds a note hidden in a painting her mother gave her (a year to the day of her mother's funeral) before her death, alluding to truths she never got to tell Mia about.
Mia is also struggling with her boyfriend of 5 years and their stagnant relationship, her work- while at a Black owned magazine might promise a white guy over her- meeting the painter (Tyrese) of the artwork her mother gave her and how she feels more connected and comfortable with Tyrese than her boyfriend, and estrangement from her father and sister.
I liked that Mia was in therapy through the book (even though she eventually realized she needed a Black therapist to truly help her understand her depression and hardships) but the mental health support here is really an important aspect of the book.
Mia finds a note hidden in a painting her mother gave her (a year to the day of her mother's funeral) before her death, alluding to truths she never got to tell Mia about.
Mia is also struggling with her boyfriend of 5 years and their stagnant relationship, her work- while at a Black owned magazine might promise a white guy over her- meeting the painter (Tyrese) of the artwork her mother gave her and how she feels more connected and comfortable with Tyrese than her boyfriend, and estrangement from her father and sister.
I liked that Mia was in therapy through the book (even though she eventually realized she needed a Black therapist to truly help her understand her depression and hardships) but the mental health support here is really an important aspect of the book.