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pacifickat's review against another edition
4.75
The overbearing and inescapable shadow of black squiggles swirling above and around the main character provided an excellent visual for the seemingly unshakable and ever-present prison of unhealthy and obsessive thoughts that can tumble and cycle around in a person's mind.
While this graphic novel looks dauntingly hefty, this actually helps the reader understand to some extent how long the struggle for recovery can take. I am amazed at the detail the author was able to remember and convey regarding the specific iterations of her struggles with her disorder over the years,
This is a book full of triggers and is worthy of a giant warning label for anyone trying to avoid topics such as
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Chronic illness, Grief, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Sexual content and Forced institutionalization
chan_137's review against another edition
4.0
So it is a book that i needed. As it was relatable it was a little bit hard for me to get on with it. It was an honest and brave attempt in showing and depicting the struggles of a person suffering ED and how the recovery as challenging. Much recommended.
Thank you author for this book.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, and Mental illness
Minor: Fatphobia
hannacolm's review
4.25
Graphic: Eating disorder and Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
catcherinthepi's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Vomit, and Suicidal thoughts
brookey8888's review against another edition
3.25
I always rate graphic novels lower than if it where a novel usually because I just don’t connect to the story as well.
That being said I think this is a very important and heartbreaking, but inspiring story. I think you need to be in a good headspace for this and sadly I was not because this is insanely triggering( at least for me). Trigger warnings for eating disorders, sexual abuse, and suicidal thoughts( there’s more but I feel like those late the main ones. I would recommend this to see someone’s first hand experience with these topics, but I would only recommend it if you can handle the topics and if your in a good headspace.
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Bullying
theobear's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault and Eating disorder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
daniellekat's review against another edition
4.25
Also, I applaud the author/publisher for including resources for readers struggling with similar situations.
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Gaslighting, Self harm, Bullying, Adult/minor relationship, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide attempt and Vomit
holreads's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Mental illness
homefornina's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Fatphobia, and Sexual assault
bridgettesbitchinbooks's review against another edition
3.25
Graphic: Eating disorder, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide attempt