The Journal of Room 305

An emotional story that is written as a journal of a woman who is in a mental clinic after a failed suicide attempt. This book has all the harrowing feels of a mental institution and a woman’s attempt to crawl out of her own spiraling thoughts. The descriptions of the clinic were so accurate that I could feel myself in that clinic along with Anna as she cried in the shower or tried to eat down the powdery eggs. But what I loved most about this book was Anna herself, and the raw emotion she evoked as she questioned whether she was permanently broken, whether she’d fail again and whether she was just a burden on everyone in her life. Her vulnerability was written so beautifully that I fell in love with her character. I adored this book for the character of Anna, the subject matter, the writing style of journal entries and the way it all pulled together. An amazing 5 star read! I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

The Journal of Room 305 is a powerful and emotional read. Through Anne’s journal entries, Revna Zil takes us deep into the reality of a mental health crisis with honesty and grace. Anne’s story is raw, moving, and full of small but meaningful moments of hope. I felt her pain, her doubts, and her quiet strength as she slowly began to heal. This book is a reminder of how difficult, but also how beautiful, the journey toward recovery can be. I couldn’t put it down!