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readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
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dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A surprisingly complex story about a teen girl struggling to love herself when her definition of love isn’t the same as that of her family. I appreciate the candid portrayal of bulimia and disordered eating. I also loved that the focus was mostly on the friendship between Val and Jordan, rather than on a romance. The art was absolutely lovely, and I liked the writing style used for the story. A great book about love, loss, eating, and acceptance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Self harm, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
xangemtheelibrarian's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
This story is powerful. Val goes through so much over the course of the novel. I saw Jordan's plot twist coming just from how Val consistently underestimated how lovely her friend is, but also the bit of foreshadowing in their dynamics and body language. I actually like Jordan more than anyone else in the story! And I think that may be one of the points the author is making.
The art is beautiful and the story is, as stated above, powerful and uplifting.
The art is beautiful and the story is, as stated above, powerful and uplifting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
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