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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
This is a hard book to rate because it covers the sensitive topic of eating disorders. I have never read a book like this before and Diana Clarke does an excellent job of character development. I felt like I was going through the lives along side Rose and Lily. The cover of this book is misleading and this book is heavy and different. But it is beautifully written and the awareness it brings to the forefront about eating disorders is really important.
Please pay attention to the trigger warnings ➡️ anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, homophobia, emotional and physical abusive relationship
Please pay attention to the trigger warnings ➡️ anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, homophobia, emotional and physical abusive relationship
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
This book was a lot. It was a roller coaster from start to finish. It made me deeply uncomfortable, but almost in a good way? I was really satisfied by the ending. I don’t recommend this book if you have a troubled relationship with food, have a history of SA or domestic abuse, or are easily spooked.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
this was very good, but certainly not perfect.
it suffers from being a bit on the nose in areas; the ending was very After School Special, which not only was a complete tonal shift but also, at times, very cringy.
there didn’t seem to be a clear understanding on the author’s part that fat ≠ unhealthy. though the novel is mostly focused on thin girls (hello !), where fatness was concerned, i don’t believe it was handled all that well. for one thing, there is something slightly insidious about describing completely average weights as overweight or fat.
…but i’m attributing these flaws to being the natural quirks of a debut author. all in all, i think it was brutal and wonderful.
it suffers from being a bit on the nose in areas; the ending was very After School Special, which not only was a complete tonal shift but also, at times, very cringy.
there didn’t seem to be a clear understanding on the author’s part that fat ≠ unhealthy. though the novel is mostly focused on thin girls (hello !), where fatness was concerned, i don’t believe it was handled all that well. for one thing, there is something slightly insidious about describing completely average weights as overweight or fat.
…but i’m attributing these flaws to being the natural quirks of a debut author. all in all, i think it was brutal and wonderful.
Would not have made my way to this book if not for having been blurbed by Roxane Gay. (She was also the author’s thesis advisor.) This is a brutal and raw look at disordered eating. I’m glad I pushed through to the end. Well crafted and unforgettable.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes