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Coming of Age Books
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a really touching story of a teen girl who is struggling with depression. her secretive personality and her elusive behavior is really enticing to the other characters in the book and also the reader as it allows for some romanticization of her strug...
Looking for Alaska Special 10th Anniversary Edition|Hardcover
a very beautiful and raw story of a freshman in high school who struggles to make friends and balances a lot of responsibility when it comes to caring for his loved ones. demonstrates a very passionate side of mental illness which is very beautiful i...
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, Paperback
honestly pretty traumatic but very realistic and eliminates a lot of the romanticization we see in a lot of other coming of age books that center around mental health. its a true account so that amplifies the story as well.
Girl, Interrupted: A Memoir by Susanna Kaysen, Paperback
a very beautiful queer coming of age story. shows the complexities of discovering your sexuality at such a young and impressionable age and also the importance of staying true to who you are.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
absolutely heartbreaking but such a good combination of coming of age queer romance and also greek mythology. very sad, very well written, and very sad.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, Paperback
not a very popularized book but is one of the best ive ever read. jellyfish are still my favorite animal to this day.
The Thing about Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin, Paperback