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A review by alienclans
The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray
4.0
I really enjoyed this novel. It is told from the perspectives of different members of a family (all women) after the central couple, Althea and Proctor, are put in jail. We get to see how they all react to this change and explore their changing relationships.
I thought the characters were so engaging, flawed, and human. Viola was my favorite. I understood and related to her. I don’t think I’ve read any other books featuring adult characters struggling with disordered eating, and especially a non-white character. All the others I’ve read have focused on teen girls, which is certainly fine but I could relate more to Viola. I also liked that it wasn’t her defining trait. It was part of her and it impacted her decisions and actions but she was more than just that.
The relationships were also well done. Lillian and Nai Nai in particular. They really warmed my heart and I loved their dynamic. It was such a unique relationship.
Overall, it’s a really strong book that makes me read anything and everything Anissa Gray writes.
I thought the characters were so engaging, flawed, and human. Viola was my favorite. I understood and related to her. I don’t think I’ve read any other books featuring adult characters struggling with disordered eating, and especially a non-white character. All the others I’ve read have focused on teen girls, which is certainly fine but I could relate more to Viola. I also liked that it wasn’t her defining trait. It was part of her and it impacted her decisions and actions but she was more than just that.
The relationships were also well done. Lillian and Nai Nai in particular. They really warmed my heart and I loved their dynamic. It was such a unique relationship.
Overall, it’s a really strong book that makes me read anything and everything Anissa Gray writes.