naomi_hyde's review
4.0
This book was very moving and insightful. Jessica's story was very interesting and gave real understanding into what happens inside a mental health unit. It was very upsetting when the unit became understaffed because it is a very realistic portrayal, and to think that most of the teenagers were left without any proper support was really disheartening and distressing.
The only part I did not like was the ending. The book seemed to end too fast and I would have preferred that Jessica's final steps towards recovery would be described more thoroughly; the ending did seem too rushed and less thought-through than the rest of the book.
The only part I did not like was the ending. The book seemed to end too fast and I would have preferred that Jessica's final steps towards recovery would be described more thoroughly; the ending did seem too rushed and less thought-through than the rest of the book.
megamind169's review
4.0
You can tell that its own voices. Feels real and is well written.
*it might be pretty triggering for some people at points, if you don't like seeing exact numbers (I mean weigh/ BMI).
*it might be pretty triggering for some people at points, if you don't like seeing exact numbers (I mean weigh/ BMI).
antheasaw's review
4.0
Loved loved loved this book.
As a person suffering from an eating disorder, this book was SO on point. It was really relatable without it being triggering. The only reason i did not give is a full five stars was because I felt that the recovery part was a little unrealistic? The way it was written felt more like she recovered overnight rather than it takes an incredible amount of efforts to really eradicate an eating disorder. However, I do understand that this book is more of how the protagonist spiral down to Anorexia and the she submits to the "Monkey."
Great book. Would recommend to people suffering/recovering from ED and people who don't to get a detailed realistic insight on how it is to have an ED (not how the media portrayed it to be)
As a person suffering from an eating disorder, this book was SO on point. It was really relatable without it being triggering. The only reason i did not give is a full five stars was because I felt that the recovery part was a little unrealistic? The way it was written felt more like she recovered overnight rather than it takes an incredible amount of efforts to really eradicate an eating disorder. However, I do understand that this book is more of how the protagonist spiral down to Anorexia and the she submits to the "Monkey."
Great book. Would recommend to people suffering/recovering from ED and people who don't to get a detailed realistic insight on how it is to have an ED (not how the media portrayed it to be)
pinktivarion's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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