Book Review: Schizo by Nic Sheff

 

Summary:

Miles’s little brother Teddy is missing. The police believe he drowned at the beach—the very same day Miles had his first schizophrenic episode. But Miles knows better—Teddy is alive. Kidnapped. There was even a witness! Fueled by guilt, Miles sets off to rescue Teddy.

There is so much to overcome, though. The endless pills he must take. The girl who steals his heart and plays with it. The black crows that follow him.

As seen through Miles’s distorted perception, his world closes around him as he pushes to keep it open. What you think you know about his world is actually a blur of gray, though, and the sharp focus of reality proves startling.

The New York Times bestselling author of Tweak offers a fascinating and ultimately quite hopeful story of one teen’s downward spiral into mental illness.

My Review:

  Schizo is written by the New York Times best-selling author Nick Sheff of Tweak.  This fascinating and engaging story follows Miles's diagnosis and his point of view of life.    Miles thinks he's recovering well but in reality he's becoming a lot worse.

  Schizo is a story about a Schizophrenic teen name Miles.  He is a junior at a private school in San Francisco.  Miles feels guilty when his little brother Teddy goes missing.  A few months later he decides to go on a mission to find him because Miles believes Teddy is still alive.  The shocking story has Miles searching for clues to find his little brother Teddy until Eliza, a close childhood friend was or was not romantically interfering with his plan. With school and friends distracting him, Miles is chasing shadows in a cave closing in on him fast.

  Schizo is a fascinating and shocking book.  It is a book that teaches you to never give up no matter what tries to stop you.  Nic Sheff wrote this book from Miles's perspective and the other characters are left up in the air. Miles's character is very engaging but for him, he seems more confused and painful.  This book was pretty well paced, except for near the end it seems more fast-paced just to get it over with.  Overall, I write this book 3 out of 5 stars.

  "What you think you know about his world is actually a blur of gray, though, and the sharp focus of reality proves startling."

Cassidy
OPL Teen Reviewer

Book Review: The Infinite Moment of Us by Lauren Myracle

Summary:


For as long as she can remember, Wren Gray’s goal has been to please her parents. But as high school graduation nears, so does an uncomfortable realization: Pleasing her parents once overlapped with pleasing herself, but now . . . not so much. Wren needs to honor her own desires, but how can she if she doesn’t even know what they are?

 Charlie Parker, on the other hand, is painfully aware of his heart’s desire. A gentle boy with a troubled past, Charlie has loved Wren since the day he first saw her. But a girl like Wren would never fall for a guy like Charlie—at least not the sort of guy Charlie believes himself to be.

 And yet certain things are written in the stars. And in the summer after high school, Wren and Charlie’s souls will collide. But souls are complicated, as are the bodies that house them . . .



Review:

            The Infinite Moment of Us by Lauren Myracle is filled with rich romance, and finding your own path in the world, even if your parents are against you.

            Wren Grey and Charlie Parker fall hopelessly in love, and the author does a wonderful job in showing what real relationships are like. It’s not so much of a cheesy romance that would make you roll your eyes, but one that leaves you thinking about it even after you’ve stopped reading. One that seems real, and makes you feel something inside. Though not every relationship can be perfect…

            Even though Wren is all wrapped up with Charlie, she still has many issues to deal with. After high school, she plans on doing what she wants to do. She must battle with her parents for their acceptance with her wishes. Questioning her decisions, she is still confused with what’s in store for her. She is deciding what to do with her life, and finding out who she really is as a person. I think any teenager can relate to Wren in her situation.

            This very thrilling and captivating book is a must read for anyone who loves a great love story. The author beautifully captures the characters emotions and makes you want to never put this book down.