I totally get the urge to find free reads—budgets can be tight, and books pile up fast! But with 'This Is My Brain in Love,' I’d recommend checking out legal options first. Libraries often have digital copies through apps like Libby or Hoopla, and sometimes authors/publishers offer limited free chapters to hook readers. I found the audiobook version on a library app last year, and it was such a heartfelt story about mental health and young love that I ended up buying a physical copy to support the author. Piracy’s a bummer because it cuts into creators’ livelihoods, but there are legit ways to read without breaking the bank.
If you’re into contemporary YA with messy, authentic characters, this one’s worth the effort to track down properly. The romance between Jocelyn and Will feels so genuine, and the mental health rep is handled with care—it’s rare to see OCD and anxiety depicted without stereotypes. Maybe try a ‘read now, pay later’ approach if money’s tight? Some indie bookstores even have pay-what-you-can deals during sales.