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utopiastateofmind 's review for:
As Far as You'll Take Me
by Phil Stamper
(Disclaimer: I received this book from Netgalley. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
TW: panic attacks, anxiety, homophobia, forced outting, restrictive eating and conversations about eating disorders
As Far As You'll Take Me is for all the music enthusiasts, for everyone struggling in toxic friendships, for anyone searching for some bravery to be ourselves. From the beginning, this book twisted my heart with how cute it was. Marty's narration feels casual, like someone, your best friend, is confiding in you. Because of that, the pages kept flying through my fingers. Marty is endearing, compassionate, and vulnerable on the page. His love of bullet point lists, extensive use of Google, and need for preparation struck a chord within me.
As Far As You'll Take Me delivers conversations about toxic friendships, about the people we love hurting us the most, and found family we continue to choose. Marty's story begins with his first opportunity to stretch his own wings and possibly fly. On his own, Marty embarks on an adventure of self-discovery, agency, and friendship. It's about realizing when things need to end. Realizing we need better. Seeing the words on the wall and being honest with ourselves.
TW: panic attacks, anxiety, homophobia, forced outting, restrictive eating and conversations about eating disorders
As Far As You'll Take Me is for all the music enthusiasts, for everyone struggling in toxic friendships, for anyone searching for some bravery to be ourselves. From the beginning, this book twisted my heart with how cute it was. Marty's narration feels casual, like someone, your best friend, is confiding in you. Because of that, the pages kept flying through my fingers. Marty is endearing, compassionate, and vulnerable on the page. His love of bullet point lists, extensive use of Google, and need for preparation struck a chord within me.
As Far As You'll Take Me delivers conversations about toxic friendships, about the people we love hurting us the most, and found family we continue to choose. Marty's story begins with his first opportunity to stretch his own wings and possibly fly. On his own, Marty embarks on an adventure of self-discovery, agency, and friendship. It's about realizing when things need to end. Realizing we need better. Seeing the words on the wall and being honest with ourselves.