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This book is okay. I probably would have read this book when I was a teenager. I feel like if someone reads this book, it needs to have warnings to go along with it. I rated this book a 3 out of 5 stars.

tbh it makes sense that i liked this in middle school. very much something you would read during your teen angst stage and pretend it‘s life changing but it‘s really just triggering. don‘t bother

Truly chilling story. Listening to Lia‘s journey, hearing her mindset as she battles her eating disorder, was just eye-opening. Definitely a great read ๐Ÿ’™

So this book got me in the feelings. It kind of shows what could be going on when someone becomes anorexic. It is written kind of journal style so you need to know that going in so you don‘t think they made a mistake with crossing out words. Good book. Ending felt a little rushed though.

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Days 7,8,9 of #adventrecommends I fell behind on this & decided to group the last few days. Some YA novels I have liked. TW for Wintergirls-self-harm, eating disorder @emilyrose_x

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I read this one intending it to be a guilty pleasure book, full of cheesy drama dysfunction. And while there was absolutely plenty of drama and dysfunction, it was raw and real and heartbreaking, while somehow also feeling like a fever dream. The writing was beautiful, the thought processes from someone suffering from an eating disorder was realistic,and the "is it a ghost or hallucinatiom" added just the right amount of curiosity for the reader.

Winter's cityside
Crystal bits of snowflakes
All around my head and in the wind๐ŸŽถ

#biginjapan #wanderingjune @Cinfhen @BarbaraBB

Brilliant books by Laurie Halse Anderson just keep piling up for me--Wintergirls is one more to add to the list. Protagonist Lia is dealing with the death of her former best friend Cassie; Lia is also struggling to maintain her recovery from an eating disorder, one that originated during her friendship with Cassie. Wintergirls is largely an interior novel, one that immerses the reader in Lia's thoughts and emotions. (continued in comments)

I had a difficult time with this book. I understood what the author was going for in her writing style, and it was successful for the most part. But I did not relate to the main character at all, and I found myself frustrated with her. I also thought the ending was a little too neat. This character has major issues, and I didn‘t buy her sudden revelation.

This book felt very familiar... authentic but not as fresh, I guess as I was hoping for. I liked the visual imagery though and this #audiobook was well performed! I actually mostly #AudioDrove (bad weather made for an extra long commute!) but this was an earlier #AudioColoring image that fit the #winter theme for the #monthlymotifchallenge

An honest and believable story of anorexia. I wish a bit more time was given to the healing process. But it was engrossing and interesting.

When I first read this book, I was on a week-long vacation with a boyfriend I was quickly tiring of and four of his closest, dweebiest friends. I got sick of them and opted to visit the resort‘s indoor pool instead of going to the spa with them to get massages. The slow, dripping words in this book were accompanied by echoed shrieks of children and splashes. The icy winter setting clashed with the steamy Virginia air.

#hazyshadeofwinter #winterwonderland @Cinfhen @TrishB

1 and 2. Sort of. Nothing fancy. Just time with family.

3. I do most the cooking. But I like when dad helps.

4. I like snow. Josh however not so much.

5. Miracle on 34th street (original Only!!) A Christmas, and a Claymation Christmas (which I haven‘t found in ages).

6. Hello everyone.

#winterfestivethoughts

Wintergirls was so great, I loved how it focused on what is like to have an eating disorder in a real, more accurate than usual way. I think people who are sensitive to things like this should take caution when reading!!

Also!! Go follow @OnlyNickles and @rcstinson1 !!

This book was very depressing. It was about 2 girls named Lia and Cassie who both struggled with anorexia. I give it a 6/10.

Gives some shocking yet important insight into the mindset of those with body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and/or mental illnesses. I adore that the ending chapters are full of hope and that genuine positive changes can be seen in the broken (but slowly healing) main character, Lia.

Plot aside, Laurie has such a unique writing style. Every sentence is poetic or laid out so creatively that you really must stop and think.

Overall - stunning.

'There is no magic cure, no making it all go away for ever. There are only small steps upward; an easier day, an unexpected laugh, a mirror that doesn't matter any more.'

'I am beginning to measure myself in strength, not pounds. Sometimes in smiles.'

Although it was a brutally accurate narrative and written by a talented author, this novel did not bode well with me. The author failed to emphasize the fact that Lia was mentally sick and subsequently promoted harmful ideals. The resolution of the novel sends the most halfhearted, insincere message of hope I have ever seen. It‘s just a bunch of pages of the narrator suffering and then it ends like โ€œOh, I‘m getting better now.โ€

I spent most of high school struggling with an eating disorder and it was at its worst during my senior year. Right after my 18th birthday and shortly before I graduated, my English teacher handed me this book, said, "Happy Birthday. I heard you were looking for this," and walked away without another word. I will forever believe that this book and that teacher saved my life 9 years ago. #TBTReads

I finished #Wintergirls as I finished my lunch today, kind of a weird book about a girls struggle with an eating disorder. Much of it comes across as a stream of consciousness from the mentally ill protagonist. If that's your jam, this one is for you. Not a bad book, but not my favorite

My first book for March complete! I initially wanted to use this book for #Booked2018 but the prompt is #BodyPositive and I just don‘t think this fitsโ€”it‘s the positive that‘s throwing me off. This is the story of Lia frozen between life and death as she struggles with anorexia and self-harm. This was a good, but heart-breaking read; I love that Anderson doesn‘t shy from tough subjects.

Spirit has more than one meaning. Which one did I chose? #spirit #Quotsy #QuotsyJan18 #LitsyQuoteChallenge

I read this book in 2 days. don't get me wrong I loved the plot and everything but I just did not like her writing style. In my opinion it did not have much flare.

An excellent book

Laurie Halse Anderson is one of the strongest storytellers I've read. Her work is powerful in the sense that it's so realistic, relatable, and heartbreaking. This is someone who has done their research. If you are struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or eating disorders, I recommend you not read this book. This book deals with a multitude of mental health issues and difficult situations that may be triggering for some.

Wow. The writing in this book is both gorgeous and hard to read. Very beautiful, very tough, very good.

In terms of where I'm at as a reader and a human in my life, this was a good pallet cleanser while I'm in between fantasy novels. It's not for everyone but I enjoyed Anderson's writing style.

Such a chilling - and at times difficult - read but definitely worth it. I'd really like to read this book again at some point.

This book was a rollercoaster! Laurie is one of my favorite authors of all time but this was probably my least favorite.

I honestly don't know how to wrap up my thoughts on this one. It was brutally honest , and sometimes hard to read, but it was also important. It covers some pretty heavy topics , but ones we shouldn't shy away from. I mostly just felt really sad throughout the story
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While this book was incredibly triggering for eating disorders and self harm, it was just an amazing story! Do recommend, with caution!

Proud of myself... 11 books in a crazy month where work was nuts and we were booked solid every weekend! As an aside, can anyone recommend what app they use to make those nice lists with pretty backgrounds and stuff... thx!

Anyone else love a blind date with a book? I'm a sucker for them , they are the perfect gift , even for yourself ! Discovered this Etsy shop , which gives you an option of pre-loved books and coffee ๐Ÿ˜
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mysteryboxbooks #Bookmail

These are the #YA books I received โ˜บ๏ธ #BookMail

I'm struggling with this book as the author really lets the main characters inner voice shine through. I'm someone who prefers complete and coherent sentences. But it's intriguing and I can't seem to walk away from it! Add a warm blanket, the NBA playoffs in the background, my husband whisper-cheering and it's a pretty nice Friday night. ๐Ÿ“šโค๐Ÿ‘ซ

#BestLastSentences #MarchIntoReading

The wonderful thing about Spring? Everything is waking up and coming to life after a dark, cold winter. In Wintergirls, our main character is frozen (figuratively) through anorexia and self-harm--will she ever be able to thaw? One of the reasons I LOVE Anderson is that she tackles sensitive subjects and gives teens a way to open up about issues that they may not know how to talk about otherwise. #SpringCleaning