Cut

I thought this book would be dark and grisly, since it's about a girl who cuts herself--and since there was some controversy about the book's subject matter. But I was immediately drawn in and thought the cutting was handled with sensitivity (and was not too gross). What surprised me is that, although the cutting is what landed Callie in residential treatment, her biggest problem is not talking. She's stuck in her misery, silent and alone, until she slowly works her way out.

The story opened my eyes a bit, as Callie's cutting was not the problem but a symptom of guilt and family dysfunction. I think this would be a good book for teenagers to read.

This the book for those who are struggling with mental health. I relate to this book in many ways because at my lowest in life I was causing self-harm and on the verge of wanting to take my own life too.