Cove lives with her aunt in Vermont and is writing letters to her mom who lives in Nashville. Cove's aunt encourages her to go to a support group to help develop social and coping skills, and in this group she meets Vera. Vera had been through indescribably difficult times, as well as Cove, which makes them instantly click. Is naivety or brutal honesty more beneficial?
Real and raw take on what it's like to be a young girl navigating the difficulties of life while experiencing a mental health crisis. Reminiscent of Perks of Being a Wallflower, so touching to read! I love the focus on female friendships and how it feels to cling onto the good things that drift our way when there is so much bad in the world.