I thought it was particularly interesting how there wasn’t any specific tragic incident that triggered it, and it just manifested itself.
I thought the author’s depiction of Norah’s agarophobia was really great- I recently read Follow Me Back and the Mc has agarophobia but comparing the two, it seems that Under Rose a Tainted Skies. I definitely wasn’t disappointed and I’m truly amazed at the way the mental illness was handled.įrom what I understand, the author herself has some sort of mental illness- I’m not exactly sure what- so I’m pretty sure that this is partially #ownvoices which is always great. When I heard that Under Rose Tainted Skies was a book that didn’t follow this annoying trope, I knew that I had to read it. No matter how strong love is, it can never cure mental illnesses and for authors to constantly utilize this trope is frustrating and so problematic. One of my biggest pet peeves is romance novels that feature a mentally ill Mc who gets better after she falls in love. Can she let him go for his own good-or can Norah learn to see herself through Luke’s eyes? Their friendship turns deeper, but Norah knows Luke deserves a normal girl. Instead, he sees a girl who is funny, smart, and brave. So she stays safe inside, watching others’ lives through her windows and social media feed.īut when Luke arrives on her doorstep, he doesn’t see a girl defined by medical terms and mental health. She knows that fearing everything from inland tsunamis to odd numbers is irrational, but her mind insists the world outside is too big, too dangerous.
unflinchingly honest." -Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of Firsts, "A love story set against the backdrop of debilitating mental illness, this debut novel is a poignant work, infused with humor, self-doubt, and, eventually, self-acceptance.Goodreads Summary:At seventeen, Norah has accepted that the four walls of her house delineate her life.
unflinchingly honest." -Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of Firsts, "Provides an intimate glimpse into the mind of a young woman battling some very real demons." - Publishers Weekly "A love story set against the backdrop of debilitating mental illness, this debut novel is a poignant work, infused with humor, self-doubt, and, eventually, self-acceptance." -SLJ "Thoughtful, heartbreaking, and at times laugh-out-loud funny, Louise Gornall tells a fearless story from the perspective of someone who doesn't yet recognize her own bravery. "Provides an intimate glimpse into the mind of a young woman battling some very real demons." - Publishers Weekly "A love story set against the backdrop of debilitating mental illness, this debut novel is a poignant work, infused with humor, self-doubt, and, eventually, self-acceptance." -SLJ "Thoughtful, heartbreaking, and at times laugh-out-loud funny, Louise Gornall tells a fearless story from the perspective of someone who doesn't yet recognize her own bravery.
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