Summary: After months of training to get into the best high school in New York, Craig Gilner gets in to realize that there's more to the toughest high school in the city. The stress leads him to drugs and depression. Finally, one night, he decides he wants to end it. His suicidal incident leads him to checking into a mental hospital where he has to spend at least a week there in order to check-out. The adventures in his hospital leads to friendships, romance, art, and many valuable lessons.
Characters:
Craig Gilner- The main character who faces depression and anxiety. He checks himself into a mental hospital in order to relieve all the stress.
Noelle- Craig's new love interest in the hospital. She faced the same pressure and stress like Craig, but instead with boys. Eventually, she self harms herself with scissors and checks into the hospital.
Bobby- Craig's first friend when he checks into the hospital. With the help of Craig, he manages to find a job for when he leaves the hospital.
Nia- Craig's crush who also happens to be Aaron's girlfriend. She also faces depression like Craig, but not as serious.
Aaron- Craig's perfect best friend who was able to get into the high school with ease while Craig had to study every minute. He also influenced Craig to use drugs as a distraction from school which led to Craig's depression.
Recommendations:
Anyone 13+ (mature content and use of language)
Favorite quote:
“People are screwed up in this world. I'd rather be with someone screwed up and open about it than somebody perfect and ready to explode.”
Characters:
Craig Gilner- The main character who faces depression and anxiety. He checks himself into a mental hospital in order to relieve all the stress.
Noelle- Craig's new love interest in the hospital. She faced the same pressure and stress like Craig, but instead with boys. Eventually, she self harms herself with scissors and checks into the hospital.
Bobby- Craig's first friend when he checks into the hospital. With the help of Craig, he manages to find a job for when he leaves the hospital.
Nia- Craig's crush who also happens to be Aaron's girlfriend. She also faces depression like Craig, but not as serious.
Aaron- Craig's perfect best friend who was able to get into the high school with ease while Craig had to study every minute. He also influenced Craig to use drugs as a distraction from school which led to Craig's depression.
Recommendations:
Anyone 13+ (mature content and use of language)
Favorite quote:
“People are screwed up in this world. I'd rather be with someone screwed up and open about it than somebody perfect and ready to explode.”