UNDER ROSE-TAINTED SKIES was a very pleasant surprise. I've been excited to read it ever since I first saw the synopsis, but this book exceeded my expectations despite it not being quite what I expected. This book was especially important to me because I struggle with anxiety and knew I could form a connection with this book. 
 Norah is a great protagonist; she is easy to relate to and care for. If you have anxiety or OCD or know someone who does I think you will definitely see the accuracy of the illnesses depicted. It is not hard to sympathize with Norah's struggle and feel for her. Her humor is somewhat self-deprecating but totally my style. 
 "Sometimes things are going to happen 
 and the only way out is through." 
 Besides the fact that this is a realistic and honest look into having a mental illness, I thought the pacing was this book's second strongest aspect. Despite being a character-driven novel, the pages flew by. Norah really drives the story forward and UNDER ROSE-TAINTED SKIES was never boring even though it only had two settings. 
 The relationships that are explored in this book are fantastic - Norah has great help from her doctor, an amazing support system in her mother, and a friend (maybe more?) in the neighbor, Luke. Luke is an absolute godsend; I hope everyone can meet a Luke. 
 Along with some other very minor issues, I thought UNDER ROSE-TAINTED SKIES was brought down by a semi-abrupt ending/resolution. It happened to come out of nowhere and seemed like a random late attempt at trying to wrap up the story. While all the loose ends were tied, I expected more from the ending. Still, I would definitely not hesitate to recommend this book.