I have to admit, that at the beginning it was a little hard for me to get into this book because so much of it is in italics. This was to show where the character was journaling vs. what was actually happening, but it made me a little crazy to read. This book also came recommended to me though, so I decided to keep going, and I’m really glad that I did. To be fair, it was my poor old eyes that objected, and since it’s YA, I don’t suppose those teens with young, sharp eyes will mind a bit! If you have old eyes too, keep going, it’s worth it!!!!
The reason I loved this book so much is because it takes on the harsh realities of eating disorders and infuses it with hope, magic, and love. It’s a beautifully written book, filled with an amazing amount of information on everything from eating disorders to mythology to the Holocaust to art, history, and world issues, and yet even with some sobering facts, I never found it depressing at all. It’s very poetic and lovely. Check it out!
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