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Machine Elves: Memoir of an anxious girl Kindle Edition

by Sally Feng (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
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Crippling anxiety, endless shame, and stares. Suffering from a sensitivity to sounds, Bea knows it all. Unable to take part in the social life as others can her only friend is Alec, a loner and weed addict. Alec nearly goes on a rampage in school and is sent to a psychiatric hospital, but he continues to haunt her mind.

As Bea grows up, she finds new friends in Rob and Azul who introduce her to the world of art, techno and psychedelic drugs. Step by step, she tries to cure her mind and find her place in this world. Then, reality comes crashing back in as she hears of Alec's death and her new friends begin to show their true colors.

Can she free herself of these dangerous relationships and finally learn to live without the captious drugs that are male attention and psychedelics? What is there to hold on to if your own mind and body seem to constantly betray you? Did something happen in her youth that Bea is hiding from herself?
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    January 26, 2024
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CTFR2WRW
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 26, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 367 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 169 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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Sally Feng

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Sally Feng is a neurodiverse author and translator. With her latest work, she wants to offer support to people whose brains are wired a little differently as well. She is passionate about topics like autism and misophonia.

Her other interests include China and the Chinese language, Asian religions and the paranormal. She holds a Master’s degree in Literary Translation and Sinology and has translated novels from English and Chinese.

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Al Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Elevating your mind
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
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This book took me on a journey quite far outside my comfort zone. I am just through the second chapter, and it feels as if I had been on that trip. Quite unlike me, what a fascinating storytelling. I'll finish it tonight!
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Terry
4.0 out of 5 stars Friends can hurt as much as enemies
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
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This was a very interesting story about a girl trying to find herself and shake off the troubles of mental health. Bea had few friends and all were male, which I found quite unusual. She formed awkward relationships that ultimately contributed to the negative experiences that she had. During her searching she began to blame herself for sotheof thr negative experiences that her group had. Ultimately, we learned that some from this small body of friends had been contributors to the bad that she endured.
This story should be read by teens who should quietly reflect on what they find in front of them.
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OJA Sevn
5.0 out of 5 stars Deeply Moving
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
Reading this book was like walking through a maze of emotions, each turn revealing a new depth of feeling I hadn't explored within myself. Bea's journey, marked by her battle with anxiety and sensitivity to sounds, resonated with me deeply. It's rare to find a story that captures the essence of such a struggle, making me feel seen in a way I didn't expect.
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Jennifer
4.0 out of 5 stars Relatable story, but watch the triggers
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
My friends at Order of the Bookish recommended this book to me and I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. It gave me Euphoria vibes in how relatable and deep it was. There were some really hard moments that readers will experience through the eyes of the main female character.

It was a quick read and I highly recommend if you’re not easily triggered by mental health topics in teens.
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Tia Lumarque
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written quick read for anxiety ridden girlies
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
This book was so relatable from the very first page! I really enjoyed the witty and dry humor and the consistent pacing.

There were multiple points where the main character listed things that were at the forefront of her mind, things she noticed throughout the day, and it felt like I was literally her. The things that she noticed have all been things that have given me anxiety, or things that I focus on to push away anxious thoughts.

This book does have dark themes, such a very troubled character that goes to a psych hospital and then takes his own life.

There is also an element of finding yourself. The main character struggles to simply exist in peace, and when external factors like her friends death and making new friends and experiencing new things come into play, she really struggles. But all of it is a reflection of what teenagers go through.

It's a quick and short story and I highly recommend it!
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Fifi
4.0 out of 5 stars A unique read and journey!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
This story is about a girl who is especially sensitive to sound and her journey to discover how to fix or heal herself, and the many methods she tries to cure her sensitive hearing as well as diagnose herself.

This was a book I normally would not read, I definitely stepped outside of my comfort zone with this one, however, I’ve read one of Sally’s other books and enjoyed it, and so wanted to check this one out!

This was a trippy ride! Bea tries all sorts, and I mean ALL SORTS, of ways to diagnose herself and also try to help herself. We basically experience her entire life starting with her childhood thinking something is wrong with her, and parents that don’t really do anything to help, through her college years and experiencing relationships with multiple people and experiencing drugs that seem to help, and I mean she tries many kinds 😅 and then the end that I’m confused about what it meant, whether there’s more to the story or not?

Sally has a way with words that kept me wanting to know whether Bea will figure out her diagnosis or not, and made you want to keep reading.

It’s definitely an interesting and unique read!
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Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars This hit me in my soul!
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
There is so much that I want to say about this short story, but I don't want to give anything away.

I will say that this book will hit you in your feels, hard! It is an emotional rollercoaster, and one of the reasons for that is because how relatable it is.

The story is told from the perspective of a teen girl in school, and is essentially a coming-of-age story. But this girl is riddled with crippling anxiety. She struggles to navigate her school, friendships, and just growing up in a world that isn't very kind.

It's a quick read that I recommend!

Fair warning, it is a bit triggering, especially if you have anxiety, have dealt with bullying, young lives ending, and school safety.
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Tristan
4.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring journey that explores mental health
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
"Machine Elves" dives deep into the complexities of mental health, particularly through the lens of its empathetic protagonist, Bea. The author's vivid descriptions pull readers into Bea's journey, where her proactive approach to anxiety, including the use of 'noisers,' adds a unique layer. The narrative's dynamics, including betrayals by male friends, make this book engaging and dynamic.

This is more than a story; it's an inspiring journey offering solace and insight into the challenges of mental health. Memiro's resilience makes "Machine Elves" a compelling, thought-provoking read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars its an emotional journey
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2024
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This book was an emotional journey, but what I liked most was the characters inner strength. Some important issues addressed and I enjoyed it.
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