A review by joonlily
A Whisper and a Wish by Robin Jones Gunn

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

1.0

I would not recommend this book to any teenager, ever. The author portrays a character with an obvious eating disorder as a plot device of a villain who is pulling the "good girl" to the dark side, while the good girl spends most of her time harshly judging and criticizing everyone around her. The romantic interests are either controlling or emotionally manipulative. Christy herself comes across as a leaf in the wind, moved only by the forces of the plot. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Toxic relationship