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TW for weight, somewhat graphic eating disorder content. This book didn’t exactly go the way I thought it would and I loved it for that. The writing style was great, literary but approachable. Although Rose was frustrating at times, I really loved her as a character and how stubborn she was. I liked how Rose sees herself constantly reflected in Lily for good or bad and how she learns to both move beyond and use that connection. I was not expecting this book to contain a romance or explore sexuality but definitely loved that aspect of it. Was not super comfortable with the author including so many numbered weights as I know that specifically is a trigger for many people with eating disorders (yes I know this is a book about eating disorders, which alone may be triggering, but that specifically has been drilled into me as something to avoid).

alliedavis's review against another edition

3.25

emotional sad tense medium-paced

cwhalen1988's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional informative reflective 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

I can see how this book can be triggering for people with eating disorders of any kind - or really even addiction. This is about 2 women who are self-destructive and their friends and lovers who are also pretty destructive to themselves and others. It was sad but thought-provoking and a book that I will always think about. Well written and a great opportunity to learn about the perspectives of people who struggle with food issues.

cdubiel's review

5.0

I was lucky to receive an advanced reading copy from Edelweiss. I'd been anticipating this book ever since I saw it on my forthcoming list to order for my library. From the point of view of Rose, who struggles with anorexia, the story chronicles her life in a rehab center while also reminiscing on the past with her sister, Lily. Lily struggles with a different eating disorder, that of overeating, and the novel draws both contrasts and parallels between the twins. Although this isn't totally a twin story - Rose has a lot of growth on her own to discover, including how to heal from her disorder and how to accept her identity as a lesbian - much of the novel explores the relationship between the sisters, both the successful and the destructive parts. I was rooting for Rose throughout the book, hoping she would find what she was truly looking for, and I loved her voice. Clarke is an exciting new voice in fiction, and I expect this book to be successful.