An eye-opening view into a person's most vulnerable moments in a new way

Cosmopolitan

I Want to Die... has been a huge bestseller in Korea and will strike a chord with anyone who feels that their public life is at odds with how they really feel inside. Baek Sehee transcribes the sessions with her psychiatrist as she uncovers the root causes of her anxiety and harmful behaviours, despite the perfect picture she presents to the world.

Red

At once personal and universal, this book is about finding a path to awareness, understanding, and wisdom.

Kirkus Reviews

Candid … heartfelt … Sehee's mission to normalize conversation about mental illness is an admirable one.

Publishers Weekly

Sehee is honest and authentic throughout … [I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki] will resonate with young people who suffer from similar forms of depression and anxiety.

Library Journal

A testament to the gradual nature of therapy's cumulative healing effects, I Want to Die should resonate with anyone who eagerly transcribes every nugget of advice they get.

Buzzfeed