Just finished Bad Thinking Diary and I have... thoughts. 📓 It’s definitely a "junk food" read—super toxic and full of misunderstandings, but I couldn't put it down. Prompts for Discussion:
: The biggest complaint from readers on The StoryGraph is the "miscommunication after miscommunication". Characters often make illogical decisions that extend the conflict unnecessarily. Bad Thinking Diary
Bad Thinking Diary is a must-read for fans of and psychological romance . It is not a lighthearted story; it deals with themes of jealousy, manipulation, and the fear of losing someone by wanting "more." Just finished Bad Thinking Diary and I have
Initially appearing as the more "innocent" or confused party, Min-ji’s character arc is a fascinating descent into accepting her own desires. Her internal monologues provide the "Diary" aspect of the title, letting readers see her mental struggle firsthand. Prompts for Discussion: : The biggest complaint from
The "bad thinking" hurts not just the thinker, but the people around her. Hong, the love interest, is frequently frustrated not because she doesn’t care, but because she cannot fight a phantom enemy inside her partner’s head. The story argues that love alone cannot cure intrusive thoughts. Communication can help, but the work of challenging the diary’s entries is a solitary one.
Anxiety feels random. It attacks without warning. But a diary reveals the pattern. You might realize that your bad thinking only spikes on Sunday nights (work anxiety) or after you haven't eaten for five hours (blood sugar crashes). The diary provides data. And data defeats the mystery of fear.
Maya has always been the "good girl"—reliable, positive, and the emotional anchor for everyone around her. But underneath the polished veneer, she is exhausted by the pressure to always look on the bright side. On a particularly bad day, she buys a cheap, leather-bound notebook with a singular rule: she is only allowed to write in it when she is thinking "bad thoughts." It starts as a harmless vent, but soon, the diary becomes a confessional for the darker, pettier, and more dangerous parts of her psyche—parts she didn't know she had.