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A review by sincerelyadi
When We Collided by Emery Lord
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
That’s the thing they never tell you about love stories: just because one ends, that doesn’t mean it failed. It’s perfect for what it is, and then it’s gone. And exchanging the truest parts of yourself— all the things you are— with someone? What a slice of life. One I’ll carry with me into every single someday.
SPOILER-ISH WARNING (Though I do think important to read before deciding if this book is right for you. Then again please check the trigger warnings first.)
Fair disclosure this book wrecked me and did not put me back together. That’s not to say the book was terrible by any means, just that I’m going to need to read an extremely happy book after this one.
This one carried heaviness for two of the man characters one dealing with the fall out that lingers with grief and the other navigating bipolar and what happens in manic and depressive sates. Both characters ultimately there for one another as they navigate their own troubles in life but carried with heaviness.
This was especially hard to read knowing the outcomes that can happen when you stop taking medicine advised by your doctor. I’ve witnessed that firsthand in my life with people I care about. And I do think that this was important for people to see, and how to navigate should they ever come across it.
This book also reminds us, even in our darkest moments. There are difficult weeks in wonderful lives.
While this book needs to have a space in this world for others to read and reflect. I would suggest if you are struggling right now that perhaps this is one you should hold on until you are in a lighter space.
If you’re reading this, please know you’re not alone and that you are so very loved.
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit and Injury/Injury detail