Chiara in the Dark

I am pleasantly surprised with this book. Most people who have thoughts really don't say anything and it turns into something else. This book of "poetry" is like a life story that she is wanting to write about and warn people about this form of mental illness. She is so brave and a true hero in my eyes, writing this book. I love it because she is so trying to help people in her own way which is through poetry and everyone can understand her. Love it, great book. I think everyone should read this excellent book.

I received a free copy of the book and is voluntarily leaving a review.

Thanks to the publisher for providing an eARC of Chiara in the Dark in exchange for an honest review.

THIS IS SUCH A SMART WAY TO PORTRAY MENTAL ILLNESS IN AN IMPACTFUL AND ACCESSIBLE WAY. I know I talk about hi-lo books a lot but y'all I am so mad hi-lo books don't get enough hype, especially ones as good as this one. Hi-lo books are intended to be of high interest to their target demo (in this case YA) while also at a lower reading difficulty which makes them and their stories more accessible to those with reading disabilities, language barriers that might make it hard to read english books at a higher level, or people who are just looking for a quicker, easier read in the middle of drowning in assigned university work (yes, I'm projecting).

Chiara in the Dark is both hi-lo and told in verse and as a result, makes it really easy to get into the character's head which makes her coming to terms with and seeking out help for her OCD all the more impactful. Very cool big recommend making mental illness education both entertaining and accessible for wider audiences is always a plus.

Some amazing poems in this collection. Loved the authors writing style, the layout and the cover was intriguing too.

I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book is well written and the characters are described well. I absolutely enjoyed this authors writing style. This is a fast paced poetry book. It keeps your attention from the first page. Would I recommend reading, this book to anyone and everyone, yes I would highly recommend it. This has great mental health representation. The family relationship in this book is great and the friendships is phenomenal. If you love poetry books written in verse this is definitely the book for you. This wbook will be in stores on April 1st for $19.95 (USD).

This novel in verse about a teen with Harm OCD was beautiful. How the novel flowed allowed me to be transfixed to the story, be transported into the brain of the MC. It was great to see the narrative come full circle, from before diagnosis to receiving help and learning to live with it. Reading about how Chiara was scared to tell her parents or friends, I think that will resonate with readers who have various mental illnesses. I would recommend this book to high school students and adults.