A Blue so Dark by Holly Schindler
Published by Flux books
Fifteen-year-old Aura Ambrose has been hiding a secret. Her mother, a talented artist and art teacher, is slowly being consumed by schizophrenia, and Aura has been her sole caretaker ever since Aura's dad left them. Convinced that "creative" equals crazy, Aura shuns her own artistic talent. But as her mother sinks deeper into the darkness of mental illness, the hunger for a creative outlet draws Aura toward the depths of her imagination. Just as desperation threatens to swallow her whole, Aura discovers that art, love, and family are profoundly linked—and together may offer an escape from her fears.
A blue so dark is a beautifully written novel which highlights the issue of living with and looking after a parent with a mental illness. It tells in an almost poetic way of the trials and tribulations of a teenager coping in such a situation in a realistic way.
I found myself totally absorbed by the story of Aura and how her life revolves around dealing with her mother. It is totally heart breaking to see how it changes her life and affects and prevents her from carrying on her life like a normal teenager. I almost wanted to go in scoop her up and take her away from it all and look after her. I found myself getting angry at the adults in Aura's life who all but turned a blind eye to her situation.
A haunting a beautifully told book which I would definitely recommend which I am certainly not doing justice to with this review.
Published by Flux books
Fifteen-year-old Aura Ambrose has been hiding a secret. Her mother, a talented artist and art teacher, is slowly being consumed by schizophrenia, and Aura has been her sole caretaker ever since Aura's dad left them. Convinced that "creative" equals crazy, Aura shuns her own artistic talent. But as her mother sinks deeper into the darkness of mental illness, the hunger for a creative outlet draws Aura toward the depths of her imagination. Just as desperation threatens to swallow her whole, Aura discovers that art, love, and family are profoundly linked—and together may offer an escape from her fears.
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I found myself totally absorbed by the story of Aura and how her life revolves around dealing with her mother. It is totally heart breaking to see how it changes her life and affects and prevents her from carrying on her life like a normal teenager. I almost wanted to go in scoop her up and take her away from it all and look after her. I found myself getting angry at the adults in Aura's life who all but turned a blind eye to her situation.
A haunting a beautifully told book which I would definitely recommend which I am certainly not doing justice to with this review.
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That is a truly touching review thank you