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I Feel Awful, Thanks
by Lara Pickle
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The illustrations in this are absolutely gorgeous, but the writing honestly left me wanting more. As someone who has read quite a few books that deal with mental health, like this one, I wanted a bit more balance from this one. There needed to be more balance between the story and the characters and the mental health struggles they were facing. It made the messaging feel too in your face instead of more naturally woven into the storyline itself.
The world was fun though, and I really did enjoy the artwork. The rest just wasn't for me.
The world was fun though, and I really did enjoy the artwork. The rest just wasn't for me.
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship
Minor: Animal cruelty, Fatphobia, Alcohol