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emkreads's review against another edition
5.0
more like 4.5-4.75 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. I went into it without much interest, just thinking “well, I’ve had this book for a while, I should give it a try” and I do not regret it. I was truly moved by the story and it was so good! The only negative point I find is that I would have liked to read about after the treatment center.
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. I went into it without much interest, just thinking “well, I’ve had this book for a while, I should give it a try” and I do not regret it. I was truly moved by the story and it was so good! The only negative point I find is that I would have liked to read about after the treatment center.
wishfulfillment's review against another edition
3.0
Content warnings: eating disorders, persistent suicidal thoughts, physical abuse, cutting, and probably more
Why You Might Bump This Down On Your TBR:
⌑ I didn't enjoy reading it until around the halfway mark.
⌑ The writing starts off tropey and unbelievable, but it improves significantly as the story goes on.
⌑ It didn't teach me anything I didn't already know about eating disorders so I'm not sure if it would teach anyone else.
Why You Might Bump This Up On Your TBR:
⌑ Our female protagonist has feelings for her female best friend. Their relationship is complex.
⌑ It contains one of my favorite depictions of therapists, even though the therapist is not 100% perfect.
⌑ The story doesn't end when you think it would and that works to its benefit.
⌑ The way the author shows experiences different from the protagonist's really worked for me.
⌑ It examines unhealthy and healthy (female) friendships.
Depending On Your Personal Preferences:
⌑ The protagonist is unlikable at first. It's possible that this is because watching her defend her symptoms is frustrating, though extremely true to life.
⌑ For some readers, it might seem like too much is going on for the protagonist's story. While this is believable, it takes away from the universality that some readers look for in representative works. If you're more into being entertained, you might enjoy this part of it.
⌑ While it's not absolutely thrilling and the main "mysteries" are simple, there is a consistent feeling of wonder about what's going to happen next.
Why You Might Bump This Down On Your TBR:
⌑ I didn't enjoy reading it until around the halfway mark.
⌑ The writing starts off tropey and unbelievable, but it improves significantly as the story goes on.
⌑ It didn't teach me anything I didn't already know about eating disorders so I'm not sure if it would teach anyone else.
Why You Might Bump This Up On Your TBR:
⌑ Our female protagonist has feelings for her female best friend. Their relationship is complex.
⌑ It contains one of my favorite depictions of therapists, even though the therapist is not 100% perfect.
⌑ The story doesn't end when you think it would and that works to its benefit.
⌑ The way the author shows experiences different from the protagonist's really worked for me.
⌑ It examines unhealthy and healthy (female) friendships.
Depending On Your Personal Preferences:
⌑ The protagonist is unlikable at first. It's possible that this is because watching her defend her symptoms is frustrating, though extremely true to life.
⌑ For some readers, it might seem like too much is going on for the protagonist's story. While this is believable, it takes away from the universality that some readers look for in representative works. If you're more into being entertained, you might enjoy this part of it.
⌑ While it's not absolutely thrilling and the main "mysteries" are simple, there is a consistent feeling of wonder about what's going to happen next.
marieintheraw's review
4.0
This is not an easy book, but it's worth every feeling I felt. It can be slow at times, but it's covers a very hard hitting subject in an honest way.
avamaetime's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
rebekahfriedman's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not an expert at all on the topic of eating disorders. I have not experienced it myself or known someone who has, but this was an amazing book. It was very emotional and I found it extremely eye opening.
yoeddieorsome's review
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
samayaj07's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD I CANT STOP CRYING I LOVE YOU STEVIE
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Eating disorder, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm
majagroen's review
4.0
I want to preface this by saying it heavily discusses eating disorders;
This book was an incredibly raw, unflinching look at a girl with an eating disorder – it was very difficult to read at times, in terms of the sheer brutality, the clinical detachment of our narrator.
There are no euphemistic niceties here, and I would say that people who have experienced an ED should consider this a TRIGGER warning.
Yet It was such a raw and captivating story and I felt it handled the topic well. I really felt for the characters. The story was sad and disheartening (an intrinsic quality when it comes to mental illness) but I just felt Haston did a really amazing job with it.
This book was an incredibly raw, unflinching look at a girl with an eating disorder – it was very difficult to read at times, in terms of the sheer brutality, the clinical detachment of our narrator.
There are no euphemistic niceties here, and I would say that people who have experienced an ED should consider this a TRIGGER warning.
Yet It was such a raw and captivating story and I felt it handled the topic well. I really felt for the characters. The story was sad and disheartening (an intrinsic quality when it comes to mental illness) but I just felt Haston did a really amazing job with it.
lucy_2907's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25