A review by beckyann1110
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? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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.
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