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A review by sc104906
The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I by Carolyn Mackler
3.0
I received this through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Virginia is now in a better place with her body, even when her parents and family still try to bring it down. She has developed a sense of confidence in her life and is ready to take on new life experiences. Even as she attempts to move beyond her old life, by ending a relationship with her best friend Froggy, she is constantly pushed back into the box she used to be in. Virginia is further challenged by the fact that her brother is going through legal proceedings after he was arrested on date rape charges. Virginia is eclipsed again. The only bright spot is a boy Virginia randomly ran into, who sees her and understands her struggles. However, these two lovebirds may have more in common than either could imagine.
I completely missed the fact that this was a second book in a series, whoops. I even read the first book. I am at a weird place with the way body image was tackled in this book. It felt that Virginia’s personal acceptance was tied closely to the romantic relationships in her life. Certain readers may find the treatment of the date rape plotline offensive because at times it felt flippant. I thought it was an interesting concept.
Virginia is now in a better place with her body, even when her parents and family still try to bring it down. She has developed a sense of confidence in her life and is ready to take on new life experiences. Even as she attempts to move beyond her old life, by ending a relationship with her best friend Froggy, she is constantly pushed back into the box she used to be in. Virginia is further challenged by the fact that her brother is going through legal proceedings after he was arrested on date rape charges. Virginia is eclipsed again. The only bright spot is a boy Virginia randomly ran into, who sees her and understands her struggles. However, these two lovebirds may have more in common than either could imagine.
I completely missed the fact that this was a second book in a series, whoops. I even read the first book. I am at a weird place with the way body image was tackled in this book. It felt that Virginia’s personal acceptance was tied closely to the romantic relationships in her life. Certain readers may find the treatment of the date rape plotline offensive because at times it felt flippant. I thought it was an interesting concept.