Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead

sonibookoroni shared a tip "This was not great nor bad, it just was. What it was though that I don’t have an answer to. Books like this one make me realize over and over that I’m not a critical analyzer of stories or how they’re written. This may be triggering to some, as it is HEAVY on suicidal ideations, assisted suicide and death. Gilda, the MC, is great representation on what it means to have severe anxiety and depression and how one navigates the world when no one else seems to understand. I read to escape this world and this book kept me firmly grounded here, so I didn’t enjoy it as much. However Emily Austin did a great job, Gilda is witty and funny and frankly honest about her intrusive thoughts, the anxiety in wanting to make everyone else happy and the depression that she can’t seem to shake or explain."

brittany_f_1696 shared a tip "A super quirky story of a girl who is vastly misunderstood and has intrusive thoughts that cause a lot of problems. Strangely enough, I related to a lot of her situations and thought I may be somewhat bizarre as well. Super funny read."

ashton_leaf shared a tip "I loved this read! I read it cover to cover in one night because it was so good. The characters were so relatable (almost too relatable) and the queer representation is so real. The whole time I was reading it I kept thinking about Phoebe Bridgers and how much her music fits the vibe of this book. Then in the author's note I saw that she's a fan of Phoebe's song Funeral. It made so much sense! If you love phoebe bridgers, have anxiety, are in your 20s, or are gay (or all the above like me) then you'll love this book! #phoebebridgers #mentalhealth #darkhumor"

meghan_harris_4330 shared a tip "a spot on representation of anxiety surrounding the thought of death and of anxiety itself. i found comfort in the character and it really opened my eyes to knowing that i’m not the only one who thinks these thoughts or feels this way. 10/10 definitely recommend!"

ana_6310 shared a tip "Psychologically tantalizing. It’s a page turner full of confusing puzzles and causes you to question everything you thought you knew."

mckayla_len shared a tip "Amazing. By the summary I thought it would be completely humorous. Although throughout I couldn’t help but admire the incredibly realistic, dark narration. I love this book and it’s description of mental health and religion."

crazylikeafox11 shared a tip "Told from the perspective of a seemingly ADHD protagonist who just kind of wants everyone to be ok even if her overwhelming anxiety makes that impossible for herself. Worth picking up a copy."

superhuman_bean shared a tip "Pretty good book. A little slow in the middle but it really picks back up at the end. Really vivid depictions of depression, anxiety, and depersonalization, so I wouldn't recommed reading if you're currently really struggling with any of those things. Overall, not my favorite but it made me cry and that's basically all I ask for in a book."

ashley_may_8694 shared a tip "This is a very dark comedy. It follows Gilda a gay women struggling with depression ans anxiety who accidentally finds herself working as a receptionist at a Catholic church. #darkcomedy #mental_health"

alyssa_hesker shared a tip "I loved this book. Like. Loved it. I’m envious of those who say it was “just depressing”. But perhaps, those are the people who this book was met to reach. This book was funny, real, and made me feel like I wasn’t alone in my thoughts. I wish I knew Gilda in real life."