Not sure how to explain what I’m looking for but I’d like a book with a female protagonist. Maybe she’s struggling with her mental health or is just a bit chaotic? Or a good compelling story about a woman and her life’s journey, the trials and tribulations of her life, loves and loves lost, friendships etc.
I’d prefer something a bit messy or darker. Could ultimately be uplifting but doesn’t have to be. Fiction only.
by BleachedAssArtemis
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*Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine* by Gail Honeyman
[The Seas by Samantha Hunt](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/332768.The_Seas?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wnpYFmNJ9e&rank=1) fits your prompts exactly. And it happens to be a very good book.
[**My Year of Rest and Relaxation** by Otessa Mosfegh](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44279110). i **highly highly highly** recommend reading this one by audiobook.
[**Brutes** by Dizz Tate](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61324696). every girl in this story is severely fucked and they all give “netflix documentary.” it’s an incredibly “vibes only” book, but there *is* a plot here. also recommend only reading this one by audiobook as the narrator really brings these girls” mental illnesses to life.
[**The Last Tale of the Flower Bride** by Roshani Chokshi**](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61150759). gothic story about an incredibly mentally ill girl. this book has LAYERS like an onion.
[**Bloom** by Delilah S. Dawson](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/78627220). just trust me on this one. i don’t want to say anything about t because this book is wild and i don’t want you knowing anything about it going in.
[**Big Swiss** by Jen Beagin](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60701439). the cover will give you an idea of what you’re in for. this is another one that is infinitely better by audiobook especially because the plot revolves around the main character transcribing some other woman’s therapy sessions.
White Ivy by Susie Yang