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A review by ashylibrarian
Camp Sylvania by Julie Murphy
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
*Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this title in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.*
What a fun novel with lots of hopes, dreams, and...vampires!
I love the way in which this story gently and firmly calls out the flaws in diet culture while also creating a fun, mysterious camp experience. Julie Murphy always tackles the topics surrounding weight with grace and confidence, something I will always appreciate.
Maggie is a wonderfully curious, question-asking camper who will not let the decisions of adults carve the path of her future. I will definitely be recommending this in the future.
Maggie is set on attending Camp Rising Star this summer to overcome her stage fright and claim the spotlight like she has always dreamed. The day before she is set to leave for the best summer ever, her parents announce that they have different plans...Next thing she knows, Maggie is shipped off to a fat camp run by the world-famous wellness influencer Sylvia Sylvania where her parents believe she will "become healthy." Maggie quickly discovers that something is...not right at Camp Sylvania...especially after dark. Author Julie Murphy manages to gently and firmly call out the flaws in diet culture while also creating a fun, mysterious camp experience that will leave readers slightly weirded out.
What a fun novel with lots of hopes, dreams, and...vampires!
I love the way in which this story gently and firmly calls out the flaws in diet culture while also creating a fun, mysterious camp experience. Julie Murphy always tackles the topics surrounding weight with grace and confidence, something I will always appreciate.
Maggie is a wonderfully curious, question-asking camper who will not let the decisions of adults carve the path of her future. I will definitely be recommending this in the future.
Maggie is set on attending Camp Rising Star this summer to overcome her stage fright and claim the spotlight like she has always dreamed. The day before she is set to leave for the best summer ever, her parents announce that they have different plans...Next thing she knows, Maggie is shipped off to a fat camp run by the world-famous wellness influencer Sylvia Sylvania where her parents believe she will "become healthy." Maggie quickly discovers that something is...not right at Camp Sylvania...especially after dark. Author Julie Murphy manages to gently and firmly call out the flaws in diet culture while also creating a fun, mysterious camp experience that will leave readers slightly weirded out.