A review by thelovelylibrarylady
We Are All So Good at Smiling by Amber McBride

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I am surprised at how much I enjoyed this book as it is out of my comfort zone genre-wise. However, I could not help but relate to this story and its descriptions of what it is like to have clinical depression. The haunted forest setting and the magic present in this story gave me serious “Alice in Wonderland” vibes and really contributed to my overall enjoyment of this title. This is a 2023 release that you are not going to want to miss. 
(PUB DATE: 01/10/2023)
(I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)