Valerie Chu is quiet, studious, and above all, thin. No one, not even her best friend, Jordan, knows that she has been bingeing and purging for years. But when tragedy strikes, Val finds herself reassessing her priorities, her choices, and her body. The path to happiness may lead her away from her hometown and her mother’s toxic projections―but first she will have to find the strength to seek help.
This beautiful and heart-wrenching young adult graphic novel takes a look at eating disorders, family dynamics, and ultimately, a journey to self-love.---from the publisher
208 pages 978-1250767004 Ages 14-18
Keywords: graphic novel, self image, self love, eating disorders, dysfunctional family, mental health, mental illness, 14 year old, 15 year old, 16 year old
Editor's note: This story is raw and sad - handle with care
Trigger warnings: disordered eating, loss of a loved one, death, body-shaming, fatphobia
