A review by anxiety_friendly_book_reviews
Guts by Raina Telgemeier

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.75

5/10 anxiety rating
8/10 enjoyment rating
Representation: black characters, Korean characters, mental health treatment
Themes: chronic health issues, growing up
Hopeful or not?  Yes
Who dies? No one

Give me the Spoilers section - a complete summary: 
This is an autobiographical graphic novel that tells strong memories from Raina's 4th & 5th grade years. It centers around the onset of her mental health struggles as well as making new friends and navigating change. It's not explicit about what diagnosis she receives, but anyone with orthorexia, OCD, eating disorders, and/or anxiety may feel a little triggered by this book. My anxiety was a bit high while reading because Raina does a great job of communicating what it felt like to be her, and her own anxiety was high.
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