The Perfume Burned His Eyes

this was originally a 3-star read but this quote resonated with my soul so i'm upping its rating:

“dr x: but you told my colleague that you would be surprised if you made it to your eighteenth birthday.

kid y: i did say that and i still feel that way.

dr x: because you are a danger to yourself?

kid y: no.

dr x: then why did you say that?

kid y: i don't know.. i just feel a sense of impending doom.”

so for about 20% i loved this book. the writing was up my alley and there wasn't really a plot just vibes which i love. i love the short chapters (the ones with veronica are my favourite), but (plot wise) the book lost me when he started “meeting up with lou reed”.