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Justine by Forsyth Harmon
2.0
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

One of the worst books I’ve read this year. Did nothing to add to the discourse around eating disorders besides borderline glamorizing them. All of the characters were terrible, especially Justine who was essentially a manic pixie dream girl. This book was not it.
Editing to add that Justine’s male friends were equally insufferable. One of them carries a camcorder everywhere. Seriously.

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