This was a really good graphic novel about a girl dealing with issues of body image, confidence and an eating disorder. The artwork was incredible and brought the story to life. I loved the different texts through the text chats. Mindy was extremely relatable and I hope the best for her in the future. I’d love to read a sequel.

Eat, and Love Yourself is a short graphic novel about eating disorders, depression and learning to love yourself. I enjoyed the artwork very much though the flashbacks were a bit confusing at times. I was pretty surprised to find out it was set in my hometown and that the author lives there. Great graphic novel overall. Thank you NetGalley for the free ebook copy.

3.5 Stars

I loved the overall message and the artwork was amazing. Rarely do I see fictional work that covers eating disorders and/or body dysmorphia and when I do, it’s not done in a sensitive manner or correctly. So happy about that. At times it was a bit strange but I’m fine with that. I would’ve given it more stars though had it dived a bit deeper into body dysmorphia instead on just barely telling the reader what it was. There is a lot to it and it’s not the same experience for everyone. Overall though I would recommend because I loved the art and it has a good ending message

TW: For Fat Shaming, Bulimia, Binge Eating, Bullying, And Body Dysmorphia

This was done so well. The handling of the eating disorder was so realistic and my past struggles really connected with the main characters. I appreciate the look at well-meaning or thoughtless side comments on weight/bodies and how those can add up to a lot of harm. I feel like those parts are normally left out of eating disorder discussions, while large societal or bullying take the forefront. I also really appreciated seeing a bigger character struggle with an eating disorder as someone that has never been thin but suffered with this aspect of my mental health for years. On top of all the thoughtfully handled topics, this comic was beautiful. The color palette and illustrations were so soft and comforting to help me get through this rough read. Definitely get in the right headspace for this read if you have experience with having an eating disorder because the accuracy can be a bit triggering.

I loved the message of loving yourself and how microaggressions emotionally harmful macroaggression. I dig the look of the work and hope the artist understands that it beautifully captured and conveyed the message. I think all around I enjoyed my time getting to know the Character and seeing her growth.

This is a fantastic graphic novel showcasing a little talked about issue. The main character has an eating disorder and a touch of body dysmorphia, this story is about how she has to learn to love herself again.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for honest review.

I so wanted to enjoy this graphic novel. The art style looked amazing and the description sounded so promising. But in the end, it just failed to deliver. The plot was incredibly confusing and had no real resolution. Scenes flitted back and forth, and I was never quite sure what was going on. I found the transitions between past and future strange, and didn't think any elements of the story were fleshed out enough - I barely even had an understanding of the main character. This story tried so hard and it could have been great, but in reality, it simply fell flat. There was never any sign of Mindy learning to love herself, as the title and blurb suggest. I didn't perceive any growth in her character at all - her negative traits were simply highlighted throughout. I feel let down by what was promised.

Overall, a confusing story with no development or confusion. It read more like a first draft in need of serious editing than a finished novel.

(a free review copy was provided to me by Netgalley)

This graphic novel is emotional andgets right at you - it is written beautifully with a unique storyline and great lead character.
Both the writing and art make the comic a joy to read. However be cautious if you struggle with an eating disorder as this is pictured within Eat, and Love Yourself. The protagonist is shown to restrict and have bulemia. Thisbis handledbin a careful matter but still can be triggering - take care <3

I think the art style of this was really cute. I think this was intended to have a strong message though and really make you feel but I didn't really get it. I mean I related to some of the things she felt, so I understand the intention. But I think it was too short and not fleshed out enough to really get me to feel anything for any character. There wasn't enough time to deal with all the really hard things she was feeling so it felt really abrupt when it ended. It was such a quick read so I don't feel like it was a waste of time but it was nothing monumental for me.

I really don't see someone struggling with these thoughts reading this and having any kind of break through. I don't necessarily think that was the intention of the book, but I feel like it should've left me feeling hopeful and it didn't. I don't think there was enough time to have any sort of resolution.

I love Sweeney Boo's art and follow her online, so it was nice seeing it in context of a larger story. The contrast between the cartoony style art and the serious storyline kept the graphic novel from becoming too difficult to read, but it could definitely be triggering for some. I wish there had been a bit more resolution at the end, but I suppose this is the type of story that realistically wouldn't all for a tidy ending. I wouldn't use it for a book club, but I would definitely recommend it to teen and adult readers looking for something more serious or specially about depression/eating disorders.

I received this as an eARC from NetGalley and Boom! Studios in exchange for an honest review.

What a great graphic novel! Right from the start I was absolutely hooked in Mindy’s story and I could relate to her struggles so much. I think this is a story which is very important for women (and men) as negative body image is something we all struggle with. I loved the messages, the main character, the art, and the story itself. I will definitely be on the lookout for more form Sweeney Boo in the future! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Release Date: 21 April 2020.

I read this all in one sitting and completely devoured it. I related SO hard to the main character's struggles with body positivity and I am just so glad that this comic exists. I will say, if you're at all sensitive to or triggered by disordered eating and/or purging, this is one that I would probably tread with caution on because it does go pretty into detail on both of those topics.

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for an advance reader copy of this graphic novel for an honest review.

What I liked about this book is that being a woman who has struggled with her weight all her life, I really identified with the Mindy and her story, and I think the author did an amazing job of capturing the emotions that go with this struggle . The graphics were also really good .

I would recommend this book for parents of young girls . As experiences in childhood and the words of parents, however well intentioned, often lead to longer terms struggles, and this book portrays that really well. .

This graphic novel was a really good read.
The main character has an eating disorder and is having difficulties finding a balance in her life. The small sf element of a chocolate bar making you relive significant moments from your past was a nice touch, helped drive the story forward.
This story is slow, soft and at the same time sad and hopeful. I really liked it.
Important to say it could be either triggering to people suffering from the same disorder or really helpful to see their experience with such a gentle story.

I thoroughly enjoyed this graphic novel, and I absolutely cannot wait to see the completed version. I imagine the artwork is very beautiful, because the rough sketches look great. I thought this was a good but tame representation of an eating disorder. I appreciated that it was subtle and not graphic. I also loved the ending and the main character coming to terms with herself. Truly beautiful work.

"Eat, and Love Yourself" is a short, and somewhat simplistic, yet gorgeous graphic novel centering around discussions of body dysmorphia and eating disorders.

The story follows Mindy who, by chance, purchases a chocolate bar called Eat, and Love Yourself, not knowing the new perspective it will give her on her life and her past. 

When I say this book is really beautiful, I mean it. If Eat, and Love Yourself was a movie, it would win an Oscar for color grading. The amount of aesthetically pleasing, perfectly color-schemed pages in this short novel is astounding. 

But the plot beneath the beautiful appearance is a bit one-dimensional.

This book is basically a parable. It shines a light on the very important topics it’s trying to tackle in a thorough and graceful, yet quite obvious, way. More obvious and simplistic than was necessary even for the YA audience it was intended for. Just from reading the synopsis, it’s pretty clear what will happen in the story and how it will end up.

It’s hard to really connect to a character, even when she is incredibly relatable, who is so clearly the means to an end and I felt a certain lack of emotional investment to the characters and the overall story, which was unfortunate considering what emotional ties would have added to this novel and to a topic that is so emotionally driven.

I rated "Eat, and Love Yourself" 3.5 out of 5 stars. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Boom!box for the early copy in exchange for an honest review!

Pros to this book: the graphics are beautiful, and the dialogue is easy to follow. Throughout the story, you definitely start to garnish emotion for Mindy. However, as I have seen the effects of ED for someone close to me, I'm not sure that I am happiest with the portrayal of the cycle. I think it is a great topic to select to educate others through a graphic novel format, but I was left wishing that a more body positive theme was developed through the story, rather than mainly within the last couple pages. #EatandLoveYourself #NetGalley

This was so good. My second graphic novel and I enjoyed it.
I loved the MC, and I could very well relate to her I suppose. Her conflicts were genuine and so were her emotions.
I loved the illustrations a lot. They were sooo well done and brought out the essence of the story even more. And it was amazing how the whole meaning of the story could be propagated through the illustrations so well in such short pages.
Loved it!!
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an e-arc of this book. All views expressed are competent mine.

Oh Wow.
Let me just start with that. I didn't quite know what to expect when I started this graphic novel but I was soon completely drawn into the story. I wanted to scream at Mindy and at some of her choices as much as I saw myself in her, which: Did I ask to be called out like this? No I did not. (But thank you anyway, Sweeney Boo, for that reality check.)

In Eat, and Love Yourself we meet twenty-something Mindy, who lives with her cat and has an eating disorder. She eats when she is stressed, or not stressed. Has anxiety or feels good, content... in the end, she always seems to find a reason to eat. Additionally, she suffers from Bulimia. She also is very critical of herself. Due to previous bullying, she doesn't think that any boy could ever be interested in her and completely disregards her best friend, when she compliments Mindy on the way she looks.
Mindy buys a new brand of chocolate on a late night shopping spree and with each bite is transported into a scene of her past. She observes her past self in situations which led up to making her the way she is and for the first time, she realises that and starts to change her outlook on life and her view of herself.

One, I would like to note that the drawing style is absolutely drop dead gorgeous and I absolutely adore each and every character in this comic. Mindy is absolutely stunningly drawn and I took a very long time looking at every detail on each page. The pacing is lovely, the way this story is told is an absolute delight and I really enjoyed reading this little comic that is all for self love!

I absolutely recommend this to anyone who is into comic books, struggles with themselves, struggles with food... oh, hell, just struggles! Or know someone who does, and for everybody in between.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Body Dysmorphia, Eating Disorders, Depression

This powerful graphic novel follows a young woman on a journey. She is plus sized, and dealing with some of the harsh reality that comes with that. She has one good friend, who starts to notice behaviors that cause her pause. One night while she is at the convenience store picking up some things, she notices a particular candy bar, and opts to pick it up. It gives her the power to revisit memories from her past, so that she can learn to love herself.

The art is beautiful and impactful. She sees people that put her on this path, people who loved her no matter her size, and how she felt about herself. This story could definitely be triggering to some people. For me, this was all too relatable, (having dealt with a lot of these things in my younger years.)

I think this story is very powerful, and that it should be read and appreciated throughout. I would honestly love a follow up volume seeing how things pan out for our character.