Reviews

Hungry Ghost by Victoria Ying

gigglygabriela's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder

strawberrycandy's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

celiacs's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

3.5

anaya18's review

emotional hopeful informative reflective 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

3.5

lamirrorball's review against another edition

2.0

rating: 2.5

I've been waiting to read this graphic novel for a while now, excited since May of this year. But once I started reading I felt immediately disappointed. The idea is good, but the execution wasn't the best. Jordan, the main characters best friend is a caricature and embodies the "fat funny best friend". They didn't give her any personality, except for the fact that she eats so much..? If I had read this graphic novel years before I would've appreciated it. I'm definitely not the target audience for this. It felt too rushed for my taste and there is so many better books that tackle this issue better. This graphic novel isn't it.

izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition

4.0

4/5

I really enjoyed the art style in this book. The emotion was really raw and sad to witness. I just wanted to give her a big hug. the topic of the book I felt was really well handled as well.

selreading's review against another edition

4.0

I would’ve liked to see more about the Dad but it was a very pretty gn and the message was good

grayreadssometimes's review

emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Vomit, and Death of parent

howiedoowinfam's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective 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

4.0

heavenlyrealms's review against another edition

4.0

My first graphic novel to read this year and it’s totally a good one! I love the graphic and the characters are showing their emotions really well. It feels so real! The story about eating disorder is very well written. It hurts me that she should throw away everything and even get anxious about the calories she ate. This graphic novel also shows about the common stereotype of being thin = pretty and fat = ugly. But what’s the point of being thin and not happy? Instead, suffering? It’s so sad that Valerie’s mom couldn’t understand her (maybe she wanted the best for her) but it was wrong. Her mom keeps forcing her to stay thin and being obsessed for her daughter being thin.

I like the way she finally speaks up to her mom about this issue and makes up with Jordan (that’s what a true friendship). And I’m glad to know that Valerie finally found her happiness.