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beckyann1110 's review for:
As Far as You'll Take Me
by Phil Stamper
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Sweet; definitely the kind of YA that's aimed toward the wide eyes of youth, rather than aimed to be universally appealing to adults of all ages. It also depicts anxiety and disordered eating, in ways that felt very honest at times, but professional help or medication as viable options weren't seriously mentioned (despite being in a country with universal healthcare) -- instead there was a breakthrough moment in coping with these disorders that strained credulity. As someone who's dealt with depressive anxiety for years in many differing ways, I was disappointed with that "going it alone" mental health approach, which isn't likely to be effective and can actually cause more harm.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia