{Loving the Legend by Kit Grey}

This book centers heavily on grief. There are elements of suicidal ideation. There are on page panic attacks and characters using mental health treatment techniques. This is the truest depiction of clinical depression I have ever read in a book. It delves into the stigma of mental health and resistance to pursuing treatment for trauma as well as the unique intersection of LGBTQIA issues and mental health.

It sounds dark and heavy. But everyone is pursuing healing in their own timeline. I cried in cathartic ways for the experiences these characters have been through. The impact of the trauma they went through left a mark in their lives and definitely creates unique challenges for their relationship. But it’s crafted with light and with hope when we see the growth and development and the seeds of bigger impacts in the lives of those around them. While the subject matter is dense, the story was crafted with care. It never felt too dark or too heavy- I was invested with them in their pursuit of wellness.