Only was able to read like the first chapter before it got archived, but the first half started out well. I appreciate the art and coloring! Definitely recommend!

<i>MAJOR trigger warnings for eating disorders, body dysmorphia, depression, and anxiety.</i>


<b>If I wasn’t currently on antidepressants that make it impossible for me to cry, I would’ve been in tears by the end of this.</b> I didn’t think I’d ever come across a piece of media that mirrors my own experiences and feelings with an eating disorder but this one did and it blew me away.

Mindy, the main character, doesn’t struggle with the same ED as I did/do but the thoughts, feelings, and triggers are so similar that at times I felt like I was reading my own story. I wasn’t sure if the magical chocolate bar story line was going to work for me but it’s actually a brilliant narrative device and works perfectly in this story.

This graphic novel does such a wonderful job of showing how severely comments, innocuous ones or intentionally hurtful ones, from the people around us can affect us and our psyche to the point where we don’t believe it when people tell us good things about ourselves. Like Mindy, I too grew up with family members always commenting on my weight. Every time I saw my grandmother, one of the first things she said to me was how I needed to lose weight and she was saying this to me when I was only seven or eight years old. Comments like this, along with the harmful viewpoints about fat people/bodies we see in media, are what cause people like Mindy and I to end up in this dark place. This graphic novel shows that in an expertly crafted way.

As for the art, it is equally as striking and beautiful as the story itself, filled with original character designs and vivid colors that shift to match the mood of what is currently happening in the story.

Overall, I cannot day enough positive things about this book. I wish I had had it when I was younger. I’m so glad I have it now. I’m so glad other people will be able to have it to turn to in the future.

Absolutely gorgeous art. The story explores how relationships and past experience inform our attitudes toward our bodies and food. It's a thoughtful portrayal

I enjoyed this book, but I wasn't really able to read it as an ACSM file. I tried, and did get it and read it through once, but it was archived too soon. I was new at reviewing then (I still am!) and so I didn't get back to it . It was great and I would recommend it to those who love to read manga, and stories of empowerment. The book was beautiful, I enjoyed the story of a young woman with an eating disorder who finds a way to deal with her issues by finding a little bit of magic that may not be what it seems to be. I look forward to reading it again when I find a copy.

CW: Fatphobia, Eating disorder

When I saw this book offered on NetGalley, it looked perfect for me. I'm a fat woman, and like anyone, I experience the struggle of self-image. I read the description, and I couldn't wait to jump into this book. Unfortunately, this graphic novel wasn't anything like I expected.

I loved the idea behind it, but the execution didn't work with me. The graphics were colorful and well done, but the story left a lot to be desired. I expected to see Mindy change and grow as a person, but unfortunately, no growth left me unsatisfied. There were some good moments in this graphic novel, but it was a solid three-caffeinated-star read for me.

I really enjoyed "Eat, and Love Yourself." Boo does a wonderful job of looking at the complicated relationship we have with our own bodies and all the factors that can play into it. The exploration of the history of Mindy's body issues in context of her current life really pulls her eating disorder and contributing factors together. Boo shows how seemingly innocuous comments can trickle into your conscience and have lasting effects. I loved how Boo takes Mindy on a journey through her history in order to heal her and set her on a better track with her body relationship. The art is wonderful and it is just a great story. I'll definitely be looking forward to what Sweeney Boo drops next.

Not gonna lie, I'm pretty impressed with this one. It wasn't that much about the plot/storyline, but it just gave such a powerful representation. We got a complex character dealing with things such as body dysmorphia and eating disorder. To me it was just on point on so many level.

Pretty simple but effective, I liked the device (a chocolate bar that makes you go back in time) they used for Mindy to reflect open herself, her past and what made her who she is today. I thought it was quite powerful and helped in making her see the hardships she's gone through from an exterior eyes that helps better understanding her problems and what she can do about it.

My main critic is that it was too short. In the end, Mindy wakes up and want to act for herself and fight. She will work to gain in self-esteem, to tell off her family and a friend that hurt her with their comments (they think they are well meaning but are actually hurtful) and to give herself the chance to open up to others romantically. But the comic is over before you know it and you don't get to actually see that growth or the results from it. It think it would be important to portrait the hope and positive aspects she'll gain by working on her self-esteem, standing for herself and opening herself to others. Without that door opening it can paint a portrait that is suffocating and feels very helpless.

Lovely comic that deals with really important theme, eating disorder. I fell in love with main character of this comic, and especially with the drawing style that was so colorful and cute! The plot of this comic was also amazing, it had so many important thoughts in it! It's a must have for every fan of YA comics!

It was a fantastic read. Honestly, I loved the story and the premise behind it. I thought it would be a bit on the bland side as these stories and plots can be watered down, but this was unapologetic and fantastic.

I adored this graphic novel. The main character was so cute but she had some very real problems that a lot of girls and even guys face in thjs world.

This book is a beautiful reminder that YOU are the most important person for YOU. We all need to be loved without conditions, without judgements, but we don't love ourselves like that. At all. It's hard to love ourselves unconditionally when there's negative reinforcement all around us (negative comments, pictures in magazines...).

Eat, and Love Yourself is a chocolate bar that Mindy discovers while shopping for food. In eating it, she rediscovers periods of her life that shaped her eating disorder. In experiencing that, she understands a lot about herself, and how she is the key to finding happiness, and that she IS beautiful, inside AND out, no matter what people say about her.

I'm not used to reading graphic novels, but when I saw this one on NetGalley and read the synopsis, I jumped on the opportunity, and I'm glad I did. I'm not fat, never have been, but I've been skinny-shamed pretty much all my life. I am the way I am, I can't help it, so I learned to love it. But oh how I tried to change it, how I tried to gain weight to stop them calling me names...

TW for bulimia, anorexia, fat-shaming, body dysmorphia. If those subjects are tough for you, I would not read this book, because they are approached in a hard way.

Many thanks to BOOM! Box for the complimentary e-copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Love yourself enough to accept the love you deserve.

Mindy is always making excuses not to date. Lately, even her best friend annoys her from trying to get on her vulnerable side. How long can Mindy survive by eating her emotions?

I wish we would've had more insight about bulimia. Why is started, if she ever got caught, the dangers of bulimia....

Just not deep enough for me.

This book is a beautiful reminder that YOU are the most important person for YOU. We all need to be loved without conditions, without judgements, but we don't love ourselves like that. At all. It's hard to love ourselves unconditionally when there's negative reinforcement all around us (negative comments, pictures in magazines...).

Eat, and Love Yourself is a chocolate bar that Mindy discovers while shopping for food. In eating it, she rediscovers periods of her life that shaped her eating disorder. In experiencing that, she understands a lot about herself, and how she is the key to finding happiness, and that she IS beautiful, inside AND out, no matter what people say about her.

I'm not used to reading graphic novels, but when I saw this one on NetGalley and read the synopsis, I jumped on the opportunity, and I'm glad I did. I'm not fat, never have been, but I've been skinny-shamed pretty much all my life. I am the way I am, I can't help it, so I learned to love it. But oh how I tried to change it, how I tried to gain weight to stop them calling me names...

TW for bulimia, anorexia, fat-shaming, body dysmorphia. If those subjects are tough for you, I would not read this book, because they are approached in a hard way.

Many thanks to BOOM! Box for the complimentary e-copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I really enjoyed this beautiful graphic novel. As someone suffering from body dysmorphia, this story hit very close to home. I really like how it shows glimpses of Mindy's past as you see her journey towards developing her eating disorder. Once she is able to understand the trauma from her past is she able to free herself from this disorder and begin her journey in healing. Really well done!

This was a VERY powerful read. I enjoyed the massage as well as the art tremendously. The growth and self reflection Mindy goes through was very encouraging and I loved watching her learn to love herself.

This is a relatively short, simple comic - behind the quirky, cartoonish art style, it's also a meaningful one. Eating disorders and body dysmorphia are not rare occurences that are experienced by only a few people out there. The writer shows how a lifetime of off-handed comments about eating habits or body types, even and especially coming from loved ones, can place a perfectly healthy person right in the middle of an endless cycle of self-destruction. More than anything, though, it makes you think twice about saying something unnecessary and unasked for the next time you speak to a friend who is struggling with their weight. And there is a hopeful ending to this story, no matter how grim I might sound right now! Read and understand.

i loved this graphic novel. with its adorable, brightly colored art, unique storytelling, and important message about self-love and body positivity, eat, and love yourself is perfect for audiences of all ages, and will leave a huge lingering smile on your face!

Eat, and Love Yourself by Sweeney Boo was a very interesting graphic novel for me. I don't want to go into detail just in case I give anything away but I highly recommend this graphic novel to all.

I was unable to download this version on my kindle and on my chromebook. I would have liked to read it just based on the cover, title and synopsis alone, I plan to purchase it once it comes out. Thank you. I cannot accurately give a star rating as I did not get a chance to read this book, so I will put one in to be able to send this information.

I enjoyed the book. I don’t suffer from body dismorphia so I feel like maybe I missed something.

I was given this book to read in exchange for my honest opinion.