I don't even know how to put into words just how much this graphic novel meant to me. A story about eating disorders and body dysmorphia, two things I can relate far too well to, written so thoughtfully by someone who has lived it and understands it — all of that, combined with an absolutely beautiful art style and color palette, and a sweet, hopeful storyline — I can't say enough how much I adored this. I was an absolute sobbing wreck by the end because I felt so damn seen and I didn't know how much I needed this soft little reminder to love myself.

I do think it's worth mentioning that this may not work for everyone. It takes a fairly brutally honest look at eating disorders and at fat-shaming, especially in the form of comments from our own loved ones who "swear they only mean well!" While I think the story would have felt unrealistic if it had not contained these themes, I would implore anyone who's lived these experiences firsthand to make sure you're in the right state of mind for those painful reminders before picking this up. ♥

Content warnings for

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fat-shaming, bulimia, anorexia, body dysmorphia

Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!