What If?

BOOK REVIEW- WHAT IF
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Josh Baker isn't sure why his brain tells him to do things that other people don't need to do: checking his locker again and again, counting cracks in ceilings, and always needing to finish a song, for starters. He is a talented drummer, a math genius, and he knows everything about rock and roll. Yet, he knows his problems have the power to hurt his family and make him fail at school. When Josh is diagnosed with OCD, it's a blessing and a curse. Can he overcome his thoughts, or will they break him?

This is a verse novel, a genre I'm not accustomed to and I tend to dislike but this was not the case. The book was fluid and pleasant to read and it tackled an important theme, the OCD, and it did it so well and not in a heavy manner because we saw the story through the eyes of a 17-year-old boy. The author really managed to connect us with Josh and to make us feel his emotions and his struggles. The end of the book teaches an important lesson: it's okay to ask for help and surround yourself with your loved ones.

I really recommend this book if you are looking for something short but deep!