A review by mellasmusings
Hungry Ghost by Victoria Ying

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

With some stories, there's an ache that comes with being seen. This story is one of them. Valerie felt familiar in many uncomfortable ways - justifying that she wasn't too skinny, searching for control, families showing love through food - and although my pressure was internal, seeing Valerie's mom pressure her into eating less even as a child cut me to the core. It was also good to see Valerie's fatphobia laid out there. At first I didn't notice the small comments that creep up, but on my second read through they jumped out at me. The art style is also beautiful, and I love the color palette used. I highly recommend this one to readers!
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