Love in Darkness by E. M. Tippets
Love in Darkness is the second book in the Shattered Castles
series. I have not read the first book
in this series, but do own a copy and plan to go back and read it. This book gives a glimpse into the life of a
young adult male with schizophrenia.
I was expecting a run of the mill romance from this book,
but go so much more. Alex is a guy who
has schizophrenia, and is so in love with a girl that he will do anything for
her; even remove himself from her life to keep from hurting her. Madison
Alex is no stranger to the disease; taking care of his schizophrenic
mother most of his life has given him great insight into this inherited disease
and the inner workings of mental hospitals.
He is also of the Mormon religion and has strong faith.
This story is written in Alex’s POV and gives the reader
good insight into the thought’s of the mentally ill. From trying to figure out who will be your
power of attorney to your family and friend’s reactions to mental illness this
story has an extreme emotional impact on the audience.
The characters are well thought out and the disease and
reactions are realistic and believable. This
story was rather deep and dark compared to what I usually read, but liked it
nonetheless. I would have, however, liked
more romance.
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