Suicide Gyal is an original, insightful and well thought out novel with strong diverse characters who each have their own unique voices that add to the story. It's a very relevant read.

THIS BOOK!!! I cannot even begin to explain how much I was pulled into this story! I couldn't put it down!

Essentially this book is a mystery, but it is also so much more than that! It’s a story of mental health that explores an alternative way to view a “mental illness” which usually has such negative connotations that schizophrenia seems to have. It explores the afterlife and a plain of existence that not everyone can see, but some people can. Racial profiling and racism in everyday life is touched on, as well as being gay and Black and also being Gay in regards to different religious beliefs and the way it can affect relationships. Gentrification and social cleansing are also important themes for discussion. So, so many important and interesting topics are explored that are very relevant in today's societies.

Sharon is a character that has so much depth! She has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, but you are offered and alternative view to this “mental illness” that you would not usually experience. Growing up on a housing estate, she is used to and exposed to situations and experiences that some people would never have experienced in their life. Sharon is strong and you can see this throughout the book, despite mental illness usually depicting people as weak, Sharon is more than her mental illness it seems, she is unique. She can see another plane of existence, in which she experiences visits from people who have passed and one who needs her help in order to move on. In this case April, a girl who was murdered on her estate when she was younger and was found in the canal, but no one was ever charged with her murder.

I love the diverse voices in this book. Diversity is also another important exploration within this story and is very relevant right now. It is mentioned that one of the characters is Gay and Black and he is often seen as one of the school's poster boys to promote diversity within the school, along with a disabled boy. Attending a BLM protest over the weekend a young woman spoke about her personal experience in school and being put on the school website, just because of the colour of her skin, in order to make the school look diverse and more favourable in the eyes of investors, the school board and future applicants. But the thing is people want and deserve to be on the website for their achievements, not just because they are different or a minority, because that doesn’t show real diversity in your schools, if you have to stage a diverse photo. This book really has covered a lot of topics that I personally haven’t read in other books but have seen and heard about in real life. This book feels real and so do the characters.

This truly is a gripping mystery and I couldn’t put it down. The journey you go on with Sharon is so cleverly written. I am truly glad I was able to have the opportunity to read this book.

I really loved this book! I was hooked from the start, and as it is quite short I read it in one go. Highly recommend

I was absolutely captivated by this story from page one! The voice that this story is written with is so vulnerable and authentic, the story is original, the characters are well developed and the voices are diverse. It is such a gripping and addictive book that is a quick read! I'd say it's perfect for a rainy weekend in. I can't wait to reread this in the future.

this was a really interesting read, the characters were great and I really enjoyed how the author handled hard topics. I look forward to more from the author.

This book was right up my alley and I devoured it. I love the premise, the way the story is told, and how gritty and real it all felt. This story is very triggering, but it was so so amazing! I honestly couldn't read it fast enough while also telling myself I needed to slow down and enjoy it. I cried, I screamed and I loved every moment of reading this book.