Deborah Serani

Wow, a psychological thriller is a perfect description of The Ninth Session. Serani does not disappoint on the thrills or suspense right up to the end. The Ninth Session is an easy and fast read. I could not put it down after the first chapter, a definite page-turner.

Dr. Alicia Reese takes on a new patient, Lucas Ferro who suffers from severe anxiety. The more he shares with Alicia the more dangerous her world becomes. If you love a riveting psychological thriller as I do you will not want to pass this one up. Best psychological thriller I have read this year for sure.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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This book has wonderful illustrations depicting the emotions of the child experiencing anxiety and worry. What I love about this is the pictures are done in a soft watercolor style. They emit a calming vibe to the story. The child goes through several situations where she experiences worry, fear, or anxiety. Each time a family member gives her a coping mechanism to help relieve the situation. There is also a guide at the end to help caregivers or teachers assist a child in those types of situations. This would be a great book to start a conversation with a child you feel may be experiencing anxiety or fear but does not know how to voice it.… (meer)