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littleemc's review
3.0
Such a great option for people who need hi-lo books. I love how this portrayed mental illness and I think Chiara's story is relatable for most readers. Dealing with mental illness setbacks do feel as though they come out of no where and I love finding stories that understand that.
I also LOVE novels in verse. I recommend them to everyone and I'm glad to add this one to the list. This definitely one educators and librarians should have in stock.
As a side note I think this would be great to have if your classroom/community has a large ESL community!
I also LOVE novels in verse. I recommend them to everyone and I'm glad to add this one to the list. This definitely one educators and librarians should have in stock.
As a side note I think this would be great to have if your classroom/community has a large ESL community!
libscote's review
dark
emotional
fast-paced
3.0
Chiara has a secret she doesn't want anyone to find out--she thinks about harming others from time to time and stresses about it. Eventually she asks for help and discovers she has a form of OCD. She gets the help she needs and there's a light at the end of the tunnel.Â
twiinklex's review
3.0
3.5âď¸
This commendable novel-in-verse provides a clearer and greater understanding about obsessive-compulsive disorder (specifically harm OCD). Despite being a novella, it's pretty comprehensive and covers not only what the sufferer goes through but also the stigma surrounding it, coping techniques and recovery journey. Definitely an important book that deserves more exposure!
Maybe if I stay away from everything,
everything that hurts,
it will stop hurting.
This commendable novel-in-verse provides a clearer and greater understanding about obsessive-compulsive disorder (specifically harm OCD). Despite being a novella, it's pretty comprehensive and covers not only what the sufferer goes through but also the stigma surrounding it, coping techniques and recovery journey. Definitely an important book that deserves more exposure!
debzemanlms's review
4.0
This was a Hi-Lo Novel in verse about a girl trying to understand why she has dark thoughts: about harming herself, her friends, people around her. With the help of a therapist and support from her family and best friend, Chiara is able to âcontrolâ these thoughts through ERP. She is diagnosed with OCD, which I learned doesnât have to mean washing your hands, or doing repetitive actions over and over. I appreciate the way the author explains what is happening mentally with Chiara by using laymanâs terms. A short novel in verse about mental health. Thank you for the ARC NetGalley.
TW: harmful thoughts against others/self
TW: harmful thoughts against others/self
shealwaysreads's review
2.0
This book didnât work for me. Itâs formatted in Hi-Lo and I just couldnât dive as deep into the words as I craved too. I think had this been on audio then it would have blew me away. But hi-lo in book formatting just felt scattered.
Chiara in the dark does cover mental illness and dealing with it as a life time effect.
So please keep in mind the rating is based on my opinion. With that said the books didnât work for me. I didnât particularly enjoy it. But if your a fan of hi-lo poetry then this will probably be right up your alley.
Book 10 of 2022
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Chiara in the dark does cover mental illness and dealing with it as a life time effect.
So please keep in mind the rating is based on my opinion. With that said the books didnât work for me. I didnât particularly enjoy it. But if your a fan of hi-lo poetry then this will probably be right up your alley.
Book 10 of 2022
Rating: âď¸âď¸
claires_loveofbooks2020's review
4.0
Great story in poem form about the stuggles of Harm OCD and a girls survival of having to deal with the thoughts that consume her.
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