A review by kreepingfire
Faded Pages by Madilyn DeRose

5.0

If you are someone that has intrusive thoughts or struggles with mental health or honestly dating the "wrong" men while the right one is staring you right in the face and you're too afraid to take the leap. This book is for you. Em is an extremely relatable character, and you're gonna fall absolutely in love with her little brain lizard Lizzy *sarcastic, hilarious, cruel* Em makes poor and impulsive decisions throughout the whole book. She struggles with everyday mundane tasks that honestly a lot of us do. Her journey is one riddled with self-doubt, impulse, and insecurity. Alden *MMC* is deliciously flawed in his own beautiful way, and his poor choices lead to regret. He doesn't always make the right decision. His intention is, however, always in the right place. This book is pure angsty, heartbreaking, and emotional Rollercoaster that I don't regret embarking on. Watch out for the ending at the end. It's left on a cliff hanger. Book two is out. Book 3 is out in January.
Things to expect:
Mental health
Abusive relationships
Cheating
Toxic display of coping
-humor used to deflect
-mention of self harm and suicide ideation
If any of these bother you or trigger you. This book isn't for you.