A review by milkshakevoid
Hungry Ghost by Victoria Ying
5.0
Valerie’s mother is the worst. She’s a controlling parent whose messed up relationship with perfection, food, and the importance of other peoples opinions leads her daughter to self hatred and disordered eating.
This book was hard to read because of the content. The self hatred, doubt, mental health struggles, death, and the disorder at the center of it all. At the same time it was full of acceptance, self love, hope, and friendships.
The heavy nature of this book is buoyed by the absolutely gorgeous illustrations and colors. It was beautiful to absorb and experience. Visually stunning.
Obviously there are some significant trigger warnings with this one but if it’s something you can read after acknowledging that, you should. Outstanding!
This book was hard to read because of the content. The self hatred, doubt, mental health struggles, death, and the disorder at the center of it all. At the same time it was full of acceptance, self love, hope, and friendships.
The heavy nature of this book is buoyed by the absolutely gorgeous illustrations and colors. It was beautiful to absorb and experience. Visually stunning.
Obviously there are some significant trigger warnings with this one but if it’s something you can read after acknowledging that, you should. Outstanding!