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Description
Consumed by dark thoughts and worries that she can't turn off, a girl coping with Purely Obsessional OCD learns to accept herself and take control of her life through her experiences in poetry club. The plot contains profanity and sexual situations.
Quick Summary
If you've ever felt like your brain is stuck on a loop of dark thoughts, this novel will hit home. A high-schooler battling Purely Obsessional OCD finds an underground poetry club that gives her a place to turn her inner chaos into spoken word, and watching her words grow from whispered confessions to bold performances is both moving and a little nerve-wracking. Readers who love slam-poetry, honest teen voices, or stories about wrestling with anxiety will find a lot to love, especially if they've ever wanted a book that doesn't shy away from the messy reality of mental illness. Parents should be aware there's some profanity and a few sexual references scattered throughout, so it's better suited for older high-schoolers who can handle those moments. If you've liked the raw honesty of *Speak* or the lyrical struggle in *The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian*, this one will feel right at home.