
Picked this book up as a quick read, and couldn‘t put it down. Once I started the author pulled me into Ellie‘s world and I was encapsulated.
Picked this book up as a quick read, and couldn‘t put it down. Once I started the author pulled me into Ellie‘s world and I was encapsulated.
This was an adorable foodie NA / YA romance about a food blogger in Saigon and the college freshman studying abroad to try to reconnect with her culture and family. Sweet and full of mouthwatering descriptions of food.
Listening to the audiobook was absolutely the right choice, because I got to hear the Vietnamese words and sentences how the really sound. And it's a beautiful language. I loved the glimpse of Vietnamese culture (and food!) I got through this book. The plot itself is a typical romance, also exactly what I wanted and needed (escape is needed right now).
A truly unique look at mental health and depression. I think the way Sorrow was depicted was especially affecting and pictorial.
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Mental health matters
“The only way out is through…”
My dad committed suicide when I was 10. I've had depression and anxiety my whole life. I take antidepressants. I've done therapy multiple times in my life. I believe it's important to discuss mental health and reduce the stigma around mental illnesses. If anyone is ever struggling I am always here to talk. Please reach out!
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Folklore and fairytale references
Sorrow‘s garden
Whimsy and Faerry‘s journey through the forest
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I really enjoyed this fantasy told in verse about depression, trauma, and the journey to heal.
For me I noticed that they finally could heal when the truth was revealed and everyone started communicating with each other. While the truth isn't always accessible, communication and talking through things instead ignoring or trying to forget about them is necessary to work through issues.
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Every so often, accidental themes start emerging with the books I'm reading. Lately, it is "books that I wish were in existence during my adolescence." What a unique, yet painfully accurate, approach to discussing depression and trauma. This one is going to stick with me for a while.
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