For the YA Bookclub of the Wilde Readers group on facebook run by Louise Pentland, It was decided that we were reading Are We All Lemmings and Snowflakes by Holly Bourne. This books looks at the stigma of mental health and lets us explore characters of different mentak disorders.
The book focuses around the very likeable character of Olive. She is an undiagnosed teenager who has worried parents with her mood swings and emotions. She is given the opportunity to go to a centre which will help her find solutions to her problems and talk about her health for a period of 4 weeks. Within this centre we meet friends, lovers and frenemies who also are all very likeable characters... well sort of? (Read and Find Out!)
Now, I am quite funny with books surrounding this topic as they make me quite anxious as its a topic I sometimes feel uncomfortable reading about especially because of recent anxiety and panic attacks etc. Bourne talked about this subject perfectly and I admire her passion.
My one thing that I was unsure about however was the bittersweet ending... (again, read it as I am not spoiling) I feel like I needed more and I am hoping for a sequel! Holly if you ever read this... please do a sequel. I loved her spinster club series so I would love to see a continuation of this.
Final Thoughts.... so many final thoughts. I love the characters, the story but most importantly the message that this book presents to the wider audience that read it. I felt almost comforted by this novel as it allows you to feel not singled out and that others face problems too. This could possibly be my favourite book by Bourne ( It's tied with the second spinster club book!) and I cannot wait to continue the great work she produces.
This book has earned 5 Stars from me and I totally recommend it.
★★★★★
Thanks for Reading Today!
Ross
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