How to Make Friends with the Dark

by Kathleen Glasgow
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Good Books rating 4.58
Young Adult (YA)
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  • ID: 9989
  • Added: 2026-01-05
  • Updated: 2026-01-05
  • ISBN: 9781786075642
  • Publisher: Rock the Boat
  • Published: 2019-04-11
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Tiger, a sixteen-year-old girl, has been growing distant from her overprotective mother. But when her mother dies suddenly, Tiger is left to grapple with her grief and the overwhelming darkness that surrounds her. As she struggles to live and find meaning in her new reality, she must learn to make friends with the dark and discover her own strength and resilience./n/nThe story explores themes of loss, grief, and the journey towards healing. It's a poignant and emotional narrative that delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the process of self-discovery in the face of adversity.

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Once Upon a Bookcase · 2019-08-12
beautiful 4.75

The book is raw and painful, yet hopeful and beautiful. It is a difficult but ultimately rewarding read.

The reviewer found the book to be raw and painful, yet also hopeful and beautiful. They appreciated the emotional depth and the way the story explores themes of grief and resilience. The reviewer acknowledged that the book is difficult to read at times, but ultimately found it to be a rewarding and impactful experience. The balance between the darkness and the hope was particularly striking, making it a memorable read.

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    It's so raw and painful, and completely devastating, but it's also hopeful and beautiful.

    This is going to be a difficult read, but it's worth it.

    The balance between the darkness and the hope is striking.

Simone and Her Books · Simone · 2019-04-09
impressive 4.50

The novel is impressive and touches on profound themes with emotional depth. It is a powerful exploration of grief and resilience.

Simone found the book to be extremely impressive, highlighting its emotional depth and the way it tackles profound themes. They appreciated the raw and honest portrayal of grief and resilience, making it a powerful read. The story's ability to evoke strong emotions and its hopeful undertones were particularly noteworthy. Simone felt that the novel's exploration of these themes was both beautiful and devastating, making it a memorable and impactful read.

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    How to Make Friends with the Dark was my first novel by Kathleen Glasgow and I have to admit, I'm extremely impressed.

    The story touches on some profound themes with emotional depth.

    It's a powerful exploration of grief and resilience.

Writer's Rumpus · 2019-03-05
impactful 4.50

The character is artfully created and the book tugs at the heart. It is a deeply emotional and impactful read.

The reviewer praised the artful creation of the main character, noting that the book tugs at the heart. They found the story to be deeply emotional and impactful, with a powerful exploration of grief and resilience. The reviewer appreciated the way the book delves into the complexities of these themes, making it a memorable and moving read. The emotional depth and the way the story resonates with the reader were particularly highlighted.

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    Glasgow is artful in creating a character that you care about.

    HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS WITH THE DARK is one of those books that tugs at your heart.

    It's a deeply emotional and impactful read.

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