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Eat, and Love Yourself by Sweeney Boo
3.0
sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was good. There’s a slight touch of magical realism because a chocolate bar gives Mindy the ability to relive/revisit her past and see where her unhealthy relationship with food began. It also shows how offhanded remarks from friends and family (people who actually/are supposed to love you) can affect someone for a long time. I also wanna give this book a shout out for avoiding shots of vomit, despite focusing on eating disorders/purging. I don’t think I’ve emetophobia or anything, but that was just a pleasant surprise.