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Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
4.0

After her former friend, Cassie, dies, Lia struggles with her guilt. Cassie called Lia the night she died and Lia ignored the ever more frantic messages.

Lia is determined to remain strong and in control. The less she eats, the stronger she feels. An up-close look at a young woman struggling with anorexia and self-mutilation.

I found Lia's story difficult to connect with in the beginning, but was captivated by the end of the novel. Fans of Speak should check this one out as well.