Okay, so this was from 2013, but it doesn't take away from my love for it. What i liked about this book was the realness of the characters. This one hit close to home and i really connected. Well done debut.

This is a brilliantly well written debut novel. I read this in one sitting as I couldn't put it down. The author has taken the subject of mental illness and written it into a beautiful and emotional story.

Sixteen year old Sophie comes home to her bipolar mum having overdosed. Sophie has been caring for her mum for years. Now that her mum is in hospital Sophie must stay with her aunt, uncle and cousin. Living with them she realises her life could be so different without the responsibility of her mother. Just when she's adjusting her mum is on the mend and needs her help again. Will Sophie reach out and ask for help herself.

Not enough books are written about mental health. This book was so well written. I'll certainly be recommending this book to others.