Here I Am

I loved a lot of things about this book. When I got it I thought it would just be another teen learns to love their body kind of book. There was that, but there was a lot more than I was expecting. I loved how developed the characters are in this book. We only get to know Marcella as the book goes on......more

Well I had a whole nice review written out but goodreads crashed and I lost it so now y’all are getting a simplified version. :( I wish there had been more weightlifting in this story. I loved the book for the themes of finding and accepting oneself, and found family. But the main reason I picked it......more

Now this was a book that brought me closer to that indescribable feeling I chase when reading fiction. I related to the main character a bit, maybe that’s why, but the hero was my quintessential fav: present with the heroine and willing to try new things along side her. I ended this book wishing the......more

I expected to relate to Celly, but not so deeply as I actually did. This book is such an honest portrayal of BED and learning you are strong, when the world has only ever told you to shrink yourself. I wish there was more about Celly powerlifting, but I really appreciate how thoroughly the author co......more

CW: attempted suicide - body shaming - eating disorders I absolutely loved this. There was a whole lot going on but it was all handled so well, and it made it be more real because people and issues are never one-dimensional. Loved the representation of a variety of eating disorders, mental health ser......more