Going to keep this unrated as I try not to rate biographies/memoirs.

Numb To This is an especially emotional and poignant graphic novel in an age where gun violence seems to be the norm as practically every day there is some type of shooting taking place. Despite the rising violence in schools, in society, all that seems to come from the higher ups are "thoughts and prayers" and no thought towards the people affected by these tragedies or the future casualties that may come from such inaction. Neely grapples with such feelings as she navigates PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and figuring out how to go on after experiencing such a tragedy.

It's a memoir that hurts but spreads awareness. There are a few moments that are conveyed a bit oddly, such as the shooting itself. It takes a moment to realize what is actually happening, as it's a bit confusing as to whether a shooting is actually happening. It feels odd, not dramatic, just all jumbled, which I wonder if that was the intention behind portraying it in such a way. 

The flow of the memoir also feels a bit off, like it sort of zig zags from each experience without much direction or even a culmination into some bigger emotions. It just goes from here to there without much in between.

As a piece meant to highlight gun violence in America, I think it's incredibly effective, especially towards teen readers.