A review by bookishmillennial
We Are All So Good at Smiling by Amber McBride

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

Whew! This was a powerful novel-in-verse about mental health, depression, suicidal ideation and loneliness. Though it was lyrical and full of metaphors, it didn't read as difficult to understand or empathize with. 

I'd absolutely read anything this author publishes!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Racism, Self harm, Suicide, and Grief