A review by xangemtheelibrarian
Hungry Ghost by Victoria Ying

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This story is powerful. Val goes through so much over the course of the novel. I saw Jordan's plot twist coming just from how Val consistently underestimated how lovely her friend is, but also the bit of foreshadowing in their dynamics and body language. I actually like Jordan more than anyone else in the story! And I think that may be one of the points the author is making. 

The art is beautiful and the story is, as stated above, powerful and uplifting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent