Finding Audrey

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Kinsella does it all the time : messages, notes, movie script : I eat that stuff, and Finding Audrey was right up my alley. It is as though we are watching things from her point of view and listening to the raw honesty and truth this presents.

But, though Linus offers support and friendship to Audrey, the author doesn't allow that message to seep through. I think it goes without saying that the ‘boy fixes girl’ trope is over done and highly problematic and just unrealistic.

Sophie’s latest novel, Surprise Me, published in February 2018, presents a humorous yet moving portrait of a marriage—its intricacies, comforts, and complications. Audrey's Dad reluctantly tries to enforce the rules his wife establishes, but he really just wants to keep the peace and watch Downton Abbey. I also loved that Audrey's treatment was a central theme of the story, and although I'm always unhappy to see YA books demonize the use of medication to treat mental illness, this novel left a strong enough positive message that I can accept it. This book is a sorry excuse for representation and I can not believe how atrociously the author handled this topic.

Now, I understand that at Audrey's age, you get into a relationship and you're telling each other you love them straight away (I know, because I did that too.

messages of the book – the curveballs will always come in life, and all we can do is try our best, keep our chins up and stay looking forward. More development to the anxiety Audrey deals with, the story and the characters, but it does make for a lighthearted read with a message.