Books like Red Tears

Wow. This book was one of those books that disturbed you but you could not put it down. It's amazing how relateable Emily was in the book and I found that a lot of things she felt were things that a lot of teenagers feel at that point in their lives. The most disturbing parts were obviously when she self-harmed herself and I have to say that I understand now the mind of a 'cutter'. The fact that they can see the pain on themself is what makes it a reality for them. That was a scary thing to learn. I honestly have to say that I hated how the mother acted to it all, thinking that this was happening to her. That annoyed me the most and not to mention the fact that nobody wanted to try and understand her, they kept telling her that what she was doing was all for attention because she had nothing in life to worry about. There lay a lot of hidden feelings underneath the surface of Emily and not even her friends wanted to take the time to listen to her. I really despised how they treated her as well, turning their backs on her and then exposing her secret. I wanted to jump right into the book and defend her and listen to her. I loved her relatability and how much of a good friend she was. The relationship between Emily and her brother was another thing I liked and he was quite smart despite what people actually thought of him. This book was a terrifying trip into a deadly habit that can infect teens and adults alike, but it is definitely a book worth a read, aslong as you don't judge it straight away. Well worth the late night read.