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A review by robinks
Hungry Ghost by Victoria Ying
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
A very real story, not just about disordered eating but I really resonated with the nuances of Val’s relationship with her mother and how it is explained. The illustrations and color scheme were also so beautiful.
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Vomit and Death of parent