Some critics from SoBrief argue the book romanticizes mental illness and suicide.

, a girl battling severe depression who believes the world is too cruel to live in. Her life takes an unplanned turn when she accidentally leaves her "goodbye" notebook behind—only for it to be found by Colin Carter , the captain of the St. Trewery hockey team.

Before diving into the VK ecosystem, let's examine the book itself. Nine Days is a contemporary New Adult romance novel that falls squarely into the "emotional damage" and "dark romance with heart" subgenres. Joelina Falk, an author who has cultivated a dedicated following through platforms like Wattpad and Kindle Unlimited, is known for crafting stories that do not shy away from mental health struggles, trauma, and redemption.