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Eat, and Love Yourself

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This particular graphic novel was quite triggering for me, but I honestly should have known better. No fault to the author or publisher.

- this review is several years late past the book's release (due to the many issues of 2020). But thanks a million to the publishers and netgalley for an early of this book.

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Wow! This book discusses very important topics of eating disorders and body dismorphia. It was a beautiful heartaching story and I just loved this piece. I would for sure recommend this book to everyone!

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I was hoping I'd enjoy this book but I just realized that this genre does not work for me. I am sure someone else would enjoy it if they are a fan of the genre.

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I’m not sure what I was expecting but this wasn’t it. Not to say it was bad. It was a different take on ED than I was expecting. It tackled some difficult issues well. Definitely needs a trigger warning.

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Mindy, who is struggling with an eating disorder, finds a magical chocolate bar that allows her to revisit her past with each bite. As Mindy revisits her past, she goes on a journey that allows her to work towards self-acceptance and hopefully recovery.

The art-style of this comic is beautiful, as is the message it delivers. It deals with a demanding subject matter in an engaging way, whilst not shying away from the more difficult aspects of the story.

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"Eat, and love yourself" aborde avec réalisme la question du TCA grâce à une héroïne, à laquelle le lecteur peut facilement s'identifier. Elle nous entraîne dans son quotidien pas toujours jovial, et dans ses différentes relations.
La lecture de cette bd est fluide, mais selon moi un petit peu monotone. On ne s'attache pas particulièrement, même si les thématiques évoquées sont intéressantes et importantes.

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Beautiful book inside and out. Thank you author for writing this story on the importance of self love. Absolutely in love with all the drawings. Amazing colors and artwork.

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Eat and love yourself was a surprise read for me. The cover caught my eye and I was intrigued by it and it didn’t disappoint. The art is stunning and really pretty and the story is unique, compelling and different. This was such a quick and entertaining read and I would highly recommend it specially if you are trying to get out of a reading slump

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Interesting portrayal of the concept. Might be triggering to many students, which is why I would decline to use its content in the classroom.

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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I'm so glad I finally got around to reading this one! Although, I do have mixed feelings. While it has a great message, it did feel just slightly messy to me, and I wish it were a ~little~ more fleshed out. All in all, though, it's short and sweet, and I think it's completely worth the read!

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The artwork in this graphic novel was stunning and Mindy is compelling in some ways, but this book was still a little heavy on diet culture for me!

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2021 Maverick list. The artwork is gorgeous and the story is a body positive message that many people need to hear.

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Thank you NetGalley, BOOM STUDIO as well as the author, Sweeney Boo. I really enjoyed "Eat, and Love Yourself." Sweeney Boo did a great job exploring the discussion of body image and how words do hurt. The artwork was amazing and helped with showing Mindy's journey of her past. I would read more from this author in the future.

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I would like to thank NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this ebook.

Eat, and Love Yourself by Sweeney Boo is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel where Mindy faces her past and finding the seeds of her eating disorder. The author does a very good job in dealing with this delicate subject. It is a must read!

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I definitely teared up while reading this. What a strong message. I can relate with the struggle of body positivity so hard. I really loved this and I want to read more from the author.

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Unfortunately, I did not finish this book because it expired before I was able to finish. However, what I did read, I thoroughly enjoyed!

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ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

3 stars ⭐

Trigger warnings: body dysmorphia, depression, eating disorder (bingeing and purging), fat-shaming.

Unfortunately, this book was not for me.

Disordered eating is a matter close to my heart as it is something I have struggled with for a few years, so I thought I would really connect to this story as it deals with hurdles I have struggled with. However, I was not able to emotionally connect to the main character despite seeing some similarities between her experience and mine.

On the other hand, I really liked the art style and the concept is definitely very interesting and original. I believe it would be great for those readers who like a magical twist on their contemporary stories.

Overall, I understand why people would love this graphic novel, especially if they can see themselves in the protagonist and connect with her as, in my view, there isn't anything inherently wrong with this book. Had I been able to do either, I would have enjoyed it a lot more, but I think that might be more of a "me-problem" than the book's.

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TRIGGER WARNING: Depression, Body Image Issues, Mental Health Issues, Eating Disorder

I requested access to the eARC because I was on a Graphic Novel kick, and I am honestly glad that I did. Eat and Love Yourself takes an important mental health issue that most young teenagers tend to suffer from without even understanding why; the impossible beauty standards that society put on the youngsters and the off hand comments about their weight that seems like pointed barbs - all of these issues were handled quite wonderfully within the pages of this graphic novel.

Mindy is highly relatable character - her issues, her anxieties, and her feelings could seem like they were a part of you, even when it's Mindy's life you would reading about!

The art is gorgeous - and when I say gorgeous; I mean its smack dabblingly eye catching; and while the plot hit some pot holes at different times; it was the art that kept me hooked right till the end.

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Eat, and Love Yourself is an interesting comic that focuses on body image. Mindy is a young woman struggling with her weight. She has the best intentions of eating better and losing weight. Yet she continuously comes against barriers that seem to set her back from reaching her goal. Then, she purchases a strange candy bar that unlocks her memories with each piece she eats. This mechanic, while wholly unrealistic, is also really fascinating. It serves as an opportunity to delve into Mindy's past and see how she got to where she is. It also allows her to more fully understand and accept herself. This gives the book a positive and hopeful message.

I loved the art that accompanies the story. It works with the character, especially in those flashback moments. There are a couple scenes that could be difficult to read because of what is shown, but there isn't anything too explicit. The colors really popped for me and helped tie everything together.

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