The Perfect Other by Kyleigh Leddy
3.5 stars
The author, Kyliegh Leddy, is only in her twenties but she writes beautifully about her sister who suffered so tragically with mental illness. Her vivacious sister started slowly exhibiting the warning signs of schizophrenia throughout her teens but quickly fell into the throes of full-blown mental illness after a head injury. The author, who is several years younger, and her stoic mother were left to deal with an increasingly violent situation. I found this terrifying and tragic and lovingly written. I do think it could have been edited down as it sometimes felt overwritten and the best parts were when her sentences were clear, sparse and haunting. I definitely see the potential in this young author and will make sure to follow her career. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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