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Ariel Crashes a Train
Ariel Crashes a Train | Olivia A. Cole
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“A gorgeously kind, wonderfully gentle, and unfailingly compassionate depiction of OCD...bursting with light.” — Ashley Woodfolk, critically acclaimed author of NOTHING BURNS AS BRIGHT AS YOU Exploring the harsh reality of OCD and violent intrusive thoughts in stunning, lyrical writing, this novel-in-verse conjures a haunting yet hopeful portrait of a girl on the edge. From the author of Dear Medusa, which New York Times bestselling author Samira Ahmed called “a fierce and brightly burning feminist roar.” Ariel is afraid of her own mind. She already feels like she is too big, too queer, too rough to live up to her parents' exacting expectations, or to fit into what the world expects of a “good girl.” And as violent fantasies she can’t control take over every aspect of her life, she is convinced something much deeper is wrong with her. Ever since her older sister escaped to college, Ariel isn't sure if her careful rituals and practiced distance will be enough to keep those around her safe anymore. Then a summer job at a carnival brings new friends into Ariel’s fractured world , and she finds herself questioning her desire to keep everyone out—of her head and her heart. But if they knew what she was really thinking, they would run in the other direction—right? Instead, with help and support, Ariel discovers a future where she can be at home in her mind and body, and for the first time learns there’s a name for what she struggles with—Obsessive Compulsive Disorder—and that she’s not broken, and not alone.
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NikkiKey94
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This book made me feel so many things: anger, sadness, anxiety, concern and I could keep going. This was a tough read for me because I found myself relating to Ariel more than I would‘ve liked. I found the thoughts raging in her mind exhausting. I couldn‘t imagine having to live in Ariel‘s mind.
Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review!

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Kristy_K
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Ariel has OCD. It was sad to see her constantly struggle w/ obsessive harmful thoughts but I enjoyed seeing the growth after she learns she learns about OCD.

I came in with high expectations given that I love both novels-in-verse & books centered on mental health. However, I felt that here the format did a disservice to the subject. Many times it didn‘t feel like I was reading poetic entries, but rather clunky sentences that lacked emotion.

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