Thanks to @shelfbyshelf for sending me his copy of Ask Again, Yes. He thought I would like it, and I did! It really helped break my reading slump. It’s a compelling family drama that kept me interested.

Ask Again, Yes starts with the stories of two families in a suburban town outside of NYC, and the friendship and romance that blossoms between Kate, the youngest daughter of the Gleeson family, and Peter, the only son of Brian and Anne Stanhope. Anne’s struggles with mental illness lead to a night that will change the trajectory of all of their lives.

I really liked the characters in this book, but I’m not sure how accurately mental illness and addiction are portrayed. I felt a little bit like mental illness was sensationalized and used as a plot device. However, that didn’t keep me from enjoying the story and the book.

This book was entirely readable, and I did find myself drawn in by the characters and their experiences. I especially liked Kate. There were some moving moments as well that almost made me shed a tear. If you like family dramas, this is a pretty good one.