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Ward D by Freida McFadden
4.0
dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book was one that I have heard mixed opinions about but it was really good. I loved how we got past and current moments within the book, and how certain parts of this book related to the FMC's past and trauma. I was not expecting the ending or the plot twists that kept happening. I defintely recommend this one as it was better than 'The Housemaid' which lacked a good ending.

Quotes:
- “A mental health diagnosis is not a death sentence. All the patients in this unit are just trying to get better.”
- “It might be over. But I definitely have not won.”
- “Are you still…” Jade drops her voice a notch. “Seeing things?” I stare at her. “No.” “Because you used to sometimes—” “No, I didn’t.”
- “My eyes dart between the labels and come to rest on the chart of the patient in 905. The one with the blue eyes flecked with yellow. My whole body turns cold when I see the name written on the chart: CARPENTER Oh no.”
- “But that’s not the real reason I am dreading my night on Ward D. I can’t tell Dr. Sleepy the real reason I was tossing and turning last night. I can’t tell anyone the real reason I’m desperately terrified of Ward D.”
- “Five minutes ago, I trusted Will. I trusted him, even though I hardly knew him. And now I realize he has tricked me. All along, he had me just where he wanted me.”
- “After all, if you meet someone who is truly crazy, that’s the only way to know that you’re sane.”