
'Glitterland' by Alexis Hall follows the main character Ash, a writer struggling with mental illness and self-doubt, who meets Darian, an Essex boy and aspiring model. As their one-night stand evolves into something deeper, Ash is forced to confront his self-imposed boundaries and allow the possibility of happiness with Darian. The story is filled with humor, emotional depth, and explores themes of love, mental health, and self-acceptance. The writing style showcases nuanced character development and a unique blend of charm, wit, and realism that keeps readers engaged.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for Glitterland include topics surrounding suicide, self-harm, depression, and anxiety.
Has Romance?
Yes, romance is a central focus in Glitterland.
From The Publisher:
The universe is a glitterball I hold in the palm of my hand.
Once the golden boy of the English literary scene, now a clinically depressed writer of pulp crime fiction, Ash Winters has given up on love, hope, happiness, and - most of all - himself. He lives his life between the cycles of his illness, haunted by the ghosts of other people's expectations.
Then a chance encounter at a stag party throws him into the arms of Essex boy Darian Taylor, an aspiring model who lives in a world of hair gel, fake tans, and fashion shows. By his own admission, Darian isn't the crispest lettuce in the fridge, but he cooks a mean cottage pie and makes Ash laugh, reminding him of what it's like to step beyond the boundaries of anxiety.
But Ash has been living in his own shadow for so long that he can't see past the glitter to the light. Can a man who doesn't trust himself ever trust in happiness? And how can a man who doesn't believe in happiness ever fight for his own?
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