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nofy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i'm grateful for this book :( <3
Graphic: Eating disorder, Suicide, Self harm, Death, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Vomit, and Child abuse
hbrown's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
When I started this book, I didn’t think I was going to finish. It was cringey, straight from pro-ana Tumblr. But I stuck with it and I’m glad I did. Stevie really drew me in. She is such a complex character and you can really feel her pain and her growth. Anna is also portrayed so, so well; she’s a great representation of what a good therapeutic relationship can be. The book ends on a hopeful note, but I would still not recommend this book to anyone currently struggling with an eating disorder or not very solidly in recovery. Very strong trigger warnings for eating disorders and suicide.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
Minor: Cursing
brookes_books_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This book was definitely something different from what I usually read. The main character's struggle with her ED was very much the center of the story as well as her struggles coping with her reality. I wish the book had a trigger warning as it talks about sensitive topics like anorexia, bulimia, suicide, and abuse. I gave it three stars because, though I did like the book, I probably wouldn't recommend it to a friend and I have no intentions of rereading it (I'm usually a pretty avid re-reader). However, I really did like the main character Stevie- she had a very unique voice and is very sarcastic. I admit that it was difficult to like her at first but as the storyline progressed, I was really able to see her more amiable traits. This book also goes back and forth between past and present events which usually isn't a style of writing I enjoy, but I think it was necessary in this book and really gave me insight as to why Stevie is the way she is.
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Vomit
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