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This one won’t be for everyone, it’s different and it took me by surprise in a good way. The subject matter is deeply personal to the author as the main character, Eliot has OCD and the author does as well. So there’s no question that the reading experience is an authentic one and because it’s so realistic it’s sometimes difficult as the reader to be so deep inside Eliot’s head. Things are oftentimes heavy and dark but I was so invested in her that I stayed with it. It also has many funny and tender moments as well and I adored Eliot’s dysfunctional and well meaning family, it’s just a lot sometimes. If you like family dramas with lots of heart and an exploration of mental health try this.