Reading this book was like a look into the mind of an anxious person in a deep depression. At least, it was relatable for me. Also being inside the main character’s mind was a wild ride. Gilda has such an interesting way of thinking, which really kept me interested in the book. I really like the format of the book and the way Emily Austin wrote this as a sort of stream-of-consciousness. We followed a lot of Gilda’s though trains, which were at times funny and very WTF at others. 

As someone who grew up in the Catholic church, so many of Gilda’s moments in the church and church office made my jaw drop but also laugh at the same time. 

The murder investigation plot line of this could have used a little ~more~. It was sort of anti-climatic and I was expecting a little more investigation. I know this was not a murder mystery, but it added to the odd hilariousness of the book. 

There is a very interesting sibling relationship in this book. Gilda’s brother, who lives with their parents, is struggling with substance abuse and their parents are ignoring it. The way Gilda fights to try to get her brother help when she is struggling so much herself tugged at my heartstrings. Gilda also has a sort-of girlfriend who was one of my favorite characters of the book - she kept Gilda grounded I felt. 

Overally, enjoyed reading this. If you choose to read, know you are walking into the mind of the depressed and it’s not all sunshine. While the book is funny, it is also heavy and it can be hard to ‘watch’ Gilda try to stay afloat.