Thank you to NetGalley and Algonquin Young Readers for an ARC of Slip in exchange for an honest review.

Slip follows the story of a high school girl named Jade. After an event that pulls her away from her best friend, she's reluctant to go to the Art Farm, a one month program to help young artists build their portfolio. Yet, she doesn't have much of a choice, and is left to grapple with what's happened while she's away. Jade struggles to make her art and develop it in a meaningful way while processing these new and overwhelming emotions.

Jade, at the center of the story, is learning how to function without her best friend, and doesn't know how she can support that friend during a difficult time in her life. She also feels as though she's leagues behind the other artists she's in the program with, and has to combat these feelings of inadequacy (seemingly) alone.

This is such a gripping story about the complicated nature of relationships (of all types). Especially when you feel as though there are a million other parts of your life vying for attention. The book also touches on how to wrangle complex topics into your artistic work, without letting those emotions consume you or destroy you.

Beautifully written, impactful illustrations. Just awesome, all around <3 A must read for any young artist or creative.

Vaguely spoiler-y content warning:
This book does deal with themes of suicide, and I think it can potentially be a tough read for those who experience suicidal thoughts. On the other hand, we are seeing the story through the eyes of someone who feels helpless to be there for their friend who has attempted this. I've personally been there, and I think that this can be a helpful book for someone who is processing those emotions.