We Are All So Good at Smiling
We Are All So Good at Smiling by Amber McBride is a young adult novel-in-verse published by Feiwel & Friends on January 10, 2023. This 304-page book explores themes of clinical depression and healing from trauma through the experiences of Whimsy, who returns to the hospital for treatment. During her stay, she meets Faerry, a boy who shares a unique connection with her, leading them to uncover the intertwined nature of their lives.
Readers will find a poignant narrative that delves into the complexities of mental illness and the journey toward healing. As Whimsy and Faerry confront their fears surrounding the mysterious forest at the end of Marsh Creek Lane, they encounter both the monsters and fairy tales that have shaped their pasts. This edition presents a rich exploration of social themes and diversity, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences with pain and resilience.
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They Both Die at the End meets The Bell Jar in this haunting, beautiful young adult novel-in-verse about clinical depression and healing from trauma, from National Book Award Finalist Amber McBride.
Whimsy is back in the hospital for treatment of clinical depression. When she meets a boy named Faerry, she recognizes they both have magic in the marrow of their bones. And when Faerry and his family move to the same street, the two start to realize that their lifelines may have twined and untwined many times before.
They are both terrified of the forest at the end of Marsh Creek Lane.
The Forest whispers to Whimsy. The Forest might hold the answers to the part of Faerry he feels is missing. They discover the Forest holds monsters, fairy tales, and pain that they have both been running from for 11 years.
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