A contemporary fiction novel that explores complex themes like identity, mental illness, teenage angst, grief, and young love. It follows the story of Brio McPride, a 15-year-old who is struggling with grief and trying to find himself. He undergoes “narrative hypnotherapy” with a psychotherapist named Logie, which helps him uncover truths about his past, process his grief, and resolve doubts about his sexuality. I found the book to be engaging, intense, emotive and thought-provoking. It praises the character of Brio and the book’s realistic portrayal of mental health struggles, and also hope, love and transformation.
It is a sensitive and deep exploration of important themes, with a unique perspective on healing and self-discovery, with a contribution to the discussion on mental health. It is important to note that 30% of royalties from the book go to mental health charities.
