tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107652553845392650.post8952977736563127815..comments2023-11-08T00:17:39.605-08:00Comments on The Ladybug Reads...: Review - The Wicker KingLa Coccinellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118313017081994087noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107652553845392650.post-37767111718814133762018-02-14T11:25:17.223-08:002018-02-14T11:25:17.223-08:00I agree that it highlighted what can happen when p...I agree that it highlighted what can happen when people with mental health issues don't get the support they need. However, as I mentioned in my review, I just didn't find that lack of support realistic. (It's not the first time I've seen this in YA, either. I'm reminded of a book called <i>Wild Awake</i>, where the main character was left alone at home for an extended period of time, just so she could spiral into bipolar disorder without anyone being around to notice. First of all, who leaves a 16-year-old by herself for weeks on end? Especially since her parents had already lost one child--you'd think they would've been hovering like crazy! In cases like that--and in <i>The Wicker King</i>, though to a lesser extent--it just feels like the lack of support is more of a plot device than a realistic depiction of what might actually happen if a teenager were spiralling into severe mental illness.)<br /><br />These are just my opinions, though. I'm glad you enjoyed this one!La Coccinellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118313017081994087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107652553845392650.post-5245707264234674132018-01-27T13:39:19.577-08:002018-01-27T13:39:19.577-08:00Aww no I'm so sad you didn't like this one...Aww no I'm so sad you didn't like this one. It's definitely one of my all-time favourites now. The author's note absolutely made me cry and I think it really highlighted how the system (even from parents to teachers to friends to police) can really really let down people with mental health/disabilities just from either not knowing what to do or ignoring the problems. It's REALLY hard to see someone spiralling down in real life and actually know how to act.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy your next read better!CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.com