Book time!!!! It's been so long since I've read a book in full. Honestly I ran out of motivation to do any focusing since I had so much fun stuff going on physically. And of course my withering attention span because of Instagrammmm, I swear I need an alternative to scrolling. Anywho, I got an email about the complimentary Borrow-n-Deliver service for this year only, so I thought this would be a great time to get more books to read. My Life In A Fish Tank is not a new read for me. I read it when I was younger but I realise I didn't remember what it was even about so it's due for a reread. I realised that as I was reading, I was a bit critical of the character at first, which is understandable considering that she's younger than me, so handling a topic like mental health isn't easy at her age. I was also concerned that she was pushing her friends away. I love the potrayal of different types of coping shown, that's really nice. However, she really came around, and I came to like Zinnia as a character! As a marine biology lover, I accept her to the tribe of us. This book also got a chuckle or two out of me, which I was appreciative of. It didn't grasp my attention like other books have, but I did enjoy reading this book. Fast read too, finished it the day I got it on my doorstep. I also really like Lunch Club. Usually when I read these books or watch these films about dealing with loss or difficult feelings at a young age, the support group they are sucked into almost felt forced. I'm happy that this potrayal was very positive of support! Also, I'm stealing this Lunch Club idea when I go to poly hehe no stopping me ~ I'm also glad that Zinnia was potrayed with this underlying shame for her brother, in a very udnerstandable and relatable way. It is a very tasteful depiction of dealing with mental illness in a way that doesn't demonise it, very good!!!! I recommend this book, I luvv the animal facts also
P.S. The book cover is a scene in the book about the dream. While reading, see if you understand the significance of all the objects pointed out on the cover, have fun!