A review by d_hryniuk
This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith

4.0

The story starts with a man about to jump off a bridge, and Tallie, a therapist, rushes to stop him. After succeeding, she offers him a comforting cup of coffee and takes on the mission of saving him from whatever led him to think about suicide.

Getting to know Tallie better was enjoyable. If I were seeking a therapist, I'd definitely consider her. I can relate to her love of all things cosy so it would be very alluring. But what bothered me was that she didn't have a therapist herself. Therapists should also care for their mental well-being to avoid passing on their issues to clients. Maybe the whole situation with Emmett wouldn't have happened if she talked about her problems with another therapist.

Some of her decisions were a bit hard to understand. I think her own mental state and not having a therapist contributed to these less wise choices.

Overall, I really liked the story. I cared about the characters, and the unexpected revelation later in the book caught my interest. The ending left me a bit unsure about my feelings,

Spoiler

torn between Rye and Nico

. However, looking back a week after finishing, I feel satisfied with the ending. It seems like a healthier and more realistic way to conclude the story.