Book Review: I'm Fine Save Me
Escapism is how Tegan copes with the pressures of being the only neurotypical person in her household. Her husband Cooper knows that his spiraling mind, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and Autism are a lot to handle. He’s not always the best version of himself for the love of his life.
He agrees that Tegan needs an escape. Online role play is where she finds it. Creating fictional worlds with others helps her relax and cope with what she can’t change about reality. Time and again she learns that very few can respect the boundaries of her marriage.
When Morgan enters the chat, she learns that they aren’t all the same. She finds an anchor in the chaos, and someone who sees the woman she was before so many broke her down. He sees her struggles, and encourages her to admit when she’s not fine…but he can’t save her from everything.
My Review
OMG. This book tore me up and has left me an emotional mess (in a good way). The whole time my heart was aching. I was fully and completely invested in Tegan and Cooper's story. I savored every moment of this book. It is one that will stick with me for a very long time.
These two do not have an easy life but for them it is their's. I have read several books where one of the characters is neurodivergent. However, I have to say this is the first one where I felt like the author did not truly shy away from both the person affected by being neurodivergent and their loved ones caring for them.
I have never felt so strongly about wanting to see great harm come to a character move than I do Teagan's estranged father. I despise him with every bone in my body. I hope he gets it in the conclusion to this duet. Which I need now after the major cliffhanger the author has left me with.
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