calicokiwi 's review for:

Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll

4.0

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Ani definitely starts off as an incredibly rude and unlikable character, but the more I read, the more I came to understand why she behaves the way she does. Her issues all seem superficial, but once you discover the trauma she has endured, her fixation on projecting a certain image makes a lot more sense. By no means is this a perfect book, but I did enjoy the read. I do think her mother impacted her self worth and how Ani sees her role in what happened at the party at Dean’s. Furthermore, her hyper-fixation on her body isn’t uncommon, especially in a family that cares a ton about their image (or at least her mom does). In that sense, Ani is relatable. She demonstrates some growth, finally leaving Luke. I just wish we were able to see the fall out of Dean admitting to the rape being recorded.